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Google Introduces Gemini 2.5 Flash Image
Google has launched the Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, a new model previously known as “nanobanana” among beta users. This innovative tool provides enterprises with greater flexibility for creative projects, allowing for quick and precise modifications to images. The model will be integrated into the Gemini app, enhancing its native image editing capabilities.
Gemini 2.5 Flash Image excels in maintaining character likeness across different images, ensuring consistency during edits. For instance, if a user uploads a photo of their pet and requests a background change or to add a hat, the model will execute these changes without altering the pet’s appearance. Google emphasized this point in a blog post by David Sharon, the multimodal generation lead for Gemini Apps, and Nicole Brichtova, the product lead for Gemini images. They stated, “We know that when editing pictures of yourself or people you know well, subtle flaws matter; a depiction that’s ‘close but not quite the same’ doesn’t feel right. That’s why our latest update is designed to make photos of your friends, family, and even your pets look consistently like themselves.”
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A common concern among enterprises and individual users is that minor adjustments to AI-generated images can lead to significant alterations. For example, when a user instructs the model to reposition a person in a photo, the model often modifies the person’s facial features unintentionally.
All images generated using Gemini will feature Google’s SynthID watermark. This model is available to both paid and free users of the Gemini app.
Speculation Surrounding the New Model
Rumors about Google’s plans for a new image model circulated widely on social media. Users on LM Arena reported encountering a new model called “nanobanana,” which could follow complex, multi-step instructions with remarkable accuracy, as noted by Andressen Horowitz partner Justine Moore in a post.
Users quickly speculated that the nanobanana model originated from Google, and several early testers confirmed this. However, Google did not provide immediate clarification about its intentions for the model on LM Arena.
The Buzz Around Nano-Banana
Excitement about the nano-banana model has been palpable. Users have shared their experiences, showcasing the model’s ability to execute advanced edits, such as transforming facial expressions and altering weather conditions in images.
As speculation about the model’s release continued, the anticipation grew, highlighting the competitive nature of the image editing landscape. Google is in a race against rivals like Qwen, which recently launched Qwen-Image Edit, and OpenAI, which has integrated native AI image editing into ChatGPT and made it available as an API.
Additionally, Adobe, a long-standing leader in image editing, has incorporated its flagship model Firefly into Photoshop and other platforms. Gemini introduced native AI image editing in March, providing free users of the chat platform with the ability to edit images seamlessly. Users can simply upload a photo to Gemini and specify the desired changes without the hassle of switching between applications.