Prompt guide
Nano Banana 2.1 Prompts
Copy-ready prompts written out in full, each next to a sample image and a note on why the wording works. Copy one, open it in the generator, and swap the subject for your own.
Product & e-commerce prompts
Studio and lifestyle shots for product listings, ads and launch pages.
Pour-over coffee dripper
Prompt
A matte white ceramic pour-over coffee dripper on a sunlit oak counter beside a glass carafe, morning window light from the left, soft shadows, minimal Scandinavian kitchen, commercial product photography
Why it works: It names the material (matte white ceramic), the surface (sunlit oak) and the light direction (from the left), so the product reads clearly and the shadows fall where you expect.
Skincare bottle on travertine
Prompt
A white skincare bottle with a pale yellow cap on a travertine pedestal, fresh lemons and eucalyptus around it, soft daylight, luxury cosmetics product photography
Why it works: Props that fit the product (lemons, eucalyptus) and a named pedestal material set a premium mood without hiding the bottle.
Floating white sneakers
Prompt
A pair of white leather sneakers floating above a pastel blue backdrop with a soft shadow below, minimal studio lighting, e-commerce hero shot
Why it works: One subject, a plain backdrop color and a soft shadow below give you a clean hero image that is easy to reuse across listings.
Astronaut vinyl figure
Prompt
A collectible vinyl figure of an astronaut holding a banana, glossy finish, standing on a round display base, soft studio lighting, product shot
Why it works: Finish, base and lighting are all specified, so the figure looks like a photographed collectible rather than a drawing.
Poster, packaging & in-image text prompts
Headlines, labels and signs, with the exact words written in quotes.
Lisbon travel poster
Prompt
A retro travel poster of Lisbon with a yellow tram climbing a steep street, bold headline "LISBOA" at the top, small caption "Tram 28" at the bottom, flat screen-print colors, warm sunset palette
Why it works: Each piece of text sits in quotes with its position (top, bottom), and the style — flat screen-print colors — is a format the model can match.
Coffee infographic poster
Prompt
A clean infographic poster titled "HOW COFFEE IS MADE" with five numbered steps from cherry to cup, simple flat icons, cream background, dark green accents, legible labels
Why it works: The title is quoted, the step count is fixed at five and the palette is limited to two colors, which keeps a busy layout readable.
Banana chips packaging
Prompt
A kraft paper bag of banana chips on a pastel yellow background, label reading "BANANA CHIPS" in rounded bold letters, scattered dried banana slices, top-down studio shot
Why it works: The label text is quoted, the lettering is described (rounded bold) and the top-down angle keeps the label facing the camera.
Tokyo ramen neon sign
Prompt
A rainy evening street in Tokyo, a ramen shop sign glowing "RAMEN" in red neon, people with umbrellas, cinematic reflections on wet asphalt
Why it works: Only one word has to appear, it is in quotes, and its color and material (red neon) are stated along with the scene.
Watercolor birthday card
Prompt
A watercolor birthday card with hand-lettered text "Happy Birthday, Mia" surrounded by peonies and eucalyptus leaves, cream paper texture
Why it works: The quoted greeting is short, the lettering style is named and the paper texture matches the watercolor medium.
Character & portrait prompts
Illustrated characters and editorial portraits with a defined light and mood.
Girl at a rainy bus stop
Prompt
A red-haired girl in a yellow raincoat waiting at a rainy bus stop at dusk, reflections on wet pavement, soft cinematic light, storybook illustration style
Why it works: Hair, raincoat, time of day and illustration style are each stated once, with no adjectives pulling in different directions.
Editorial window portrait
Prompt
A 30-year-old woman with short black hair in an oversized cream sweater by a tall window, soft north light, shallow depth of field, editorial magazine portrait, muted warm palette
Why it works: Age, hair and clothing define the person; light source, depth of field and palette define the photograph.
Interior & scene prompts
Rooms and spaces described object by object.
Reading nook with a cat
Prompt
A cozy reading nook with a green velvet armchair, brass floor lamp, stacked books and a sleeping orange cat, late afternoon sunlight, interior design photography
Why it works: The room is listed object by object, so everything you name has a place in the frame, and one time of day sets the light.
How to write a Nano Banana 2.1 prompt
Build the prompt in this order. Each part answers a question the model would otherwise have to guess.
Start with the subject
Say what the image shows and the details that matter: material, color, age, clothing. “A matte white ceramic pour-over dripper” gives far more to work with than “a coffee maker”.
Place it in a scene
Add the surface, setting or background — an oak counter, a pastel backdrop, a rainy street at dusk.
Describe the light
Name the source and direction: morning window light from the left, soft north light, red neon at night. Light sets the mood more than adjectives do.
Choose one style
Commercial product photography, editorial portrait, storybook illustration, screen-print poster. One clear style works better than a list of competing ones.
Put text in quotes and say where it goes
Write the exact words in quotation marks and give each one a position: headline “LISBOA” at the top, caption “Tram 28” at the bottom. Keep in-image text short.
When editing, name what stays
For an edit, say what to change and what must stay the same: “Replace the background with a beach at sunset; keep the bottle, label and lighting unchanged.”
Prompt patterns that work
Habits that repeat across the examples above, each with a line you can adapt.
Change the subject, keep the rest
Once a prompt gives you a result you like, swap only the subject and leave scene, light and style alone. Example: replace “white leather sneakers” with “a red canvas backpack”.
Use concrete nouns, not moods
Objects give the model something to draw; mood words don't. Example: “brass floor lamp, stacked books, a sleeping orange cat” instead of “cozy and inviting”.
Fix the numbers and colors
Counts and a short color list keep busy layouts readable. Example: “five numbered steps, cream background, dark green accents”.
State the camera angle
Top-down, eye level or close-up decides what is visible — important for packaging and labels. Example: “top-down studio shot” so the label faces the camera.
Prompt writing FAQ
How long should a Nano Banana 2.1 prompt be?
One or two sentences is usually enough — the examples on this page run about 20 to 35 words. Add detail where the image needs it, such as material, light or exact text, and cut adjectives that repeat the same idea.
Can I write prompts in a language other than English?
Yes, you can type the prompt in your own language. Most published image prompts are in English, so if a result misses the point, try the same description in English. Write any text that should appear in the image exactly as it should look, in quotes.
How do I keep a series of images in the same style?
Keep the style, lighting and palette phrases identical in every prompt and change only the subject. For a recurring product or character, upload the same reference image each time — you can add up to 5 reference images per generation.
How do I write an editing instruction?
Upload the image, then describe the change as an instruction: what to add, remove or replace, and what has to stay the same. “Change the background to white marble, keep the bottle and its label unchanged” is clearer than describing the whole scene again.
Open the Nano Banana 2.1 generator
Start from one of the prompts above or write your own with the formula on this page.