Editing Photos with Google Gemini

Editing Photos with Google Gemini: Nano Banana Update

Ever wished editing photos felt less like wrestling with sliders and more like having a quick chat with your phone? With the new Nano Banana update to Google Gemini, that’s exactly what you get—AI-powered edits that feel natural, fast, and intuitive.

Here’s how you can use it right now:

1. Open Your Photo in Gemini

Start by selecting a picture from Google Photos or uploading one into Gemini. Nano Banana automatically detects faces, objects, and backgrounds, so the system already knows what it’s working with.

2. Tell Gemini What to Do

No more learning menus—just type what you want. Examples:

• “Make the colors pop.”

• “Remove the power lines in the sky.”

• “Brighten the person in the foreground.”

Gemini processes your request instantly and shows the result.

3. Explore Variations

Nano Banana introduces a new “variations” feature. Instead of just giving you one version, Gemini produces multiple edits—subtle, balanced, or bold—so you can pick what matches your vibe.

4. Stack Your Edits Safely

Like one variation but want to tweak it further? Keep going. Gemini stacks edits without touching the original photo, meaning you can always roll back if you change your mind.

5. Save and Share

When you’re done, save it back into Google Photos or share straight from Gemini. Every edit is reversible, so you never lose your untouched original.

Why this matters: The Nano Banana update takes away the friction of editing. Whether you’re fixing vacation shots or polishing a headshot, it’s now as easy as describing what you want.

Pro tip: Try giving Gemini layered instructions, like “Sharpen the photo, then make the sky more dramatic, but keep skin tones natural.” The AI handles sequencing for you.