Utilizing Google's Nano Banana AI: Transforming Selfies into Digital Sculptures in Digital Form
In a fascinating twist of technology and creativity, Google has launched its latest AI image editor tool, Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, which turns users into 1/7 scale collectible figurines with remarkable accuracy. The trend, dubbed Nano Banana, has taken the world by storm, with politicians, TikTokers, and social media enthusiasts alike jumping on the bandwagon to create their miniature selves.
The tool, developed by Google's Gemini team, can be accessed by visiting gemini.google.com or downloading the Gemini app. To create a figurine, users simply need to click on the "Create Images" option under "Tools" or find the banner on top, labelled with banana emojis. The process takes under a minute.
The digital figurines are displayed on clear acrylic bases, often next to packaging boxes and computer screens showing 3D modeling software. Users can customise their figurines by specifying materials like PVC figure or polished resin, and by requesting dynamic poses.
The basic version of the tool is free, but daily generations are limited. For those seeking unlimited creations, advanced options are available. Notably, Flux Kontext offers an open-source alternative for local deployment and integrates into complex workflows. It is the only model without content restrictions, but it requires self-hosting.
Google's VP, Josh Woodward, reported that 10 million new Gemini users joined specifically for the Nano Banana feature. The trend has gained such popularity that it marks the third major AI portrait trend of 2025, following in the footsteps of ChatGPT's GPT-4, which sparked the Studio Ghibli wave in March, transforming photos into soft, anime-style portraits.
Interestingly, the Philippines accounts for 25.5 million image creations, making it the top region globally for use. On September 10, 2025, the Twitter handle Saffron_Girl posted a Nano Banana figurine using the hashtag #NanoBanana, further fuelling the trend's popularity.
In a competitive market, Google's Nano Banana faces competition from Alibaba's Seedream4, released a few days after Google's model. While both tools produce outputs with comparable quality, Seedream4 sometimes offers better consistency in complex poses.
The development of the Nano Banana tool is a testament to Google's commitment to pushing the boundaries of AI technology and providing innovative, engaging experiences for its users. As the trend continues to grow, it will be interesting to see how it evolves and what new possibilities it opens up in the realm of AI and user interaction.
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