How much does it cost to use Nano Banana 2 Lite compared to other image models?

Nano Banana 2 Lite costs $0.034 per image at 1K resolution, half the price of Nano Banana 2 ($0.067) and one-quarter the price of Nano Banana Pro ($0.134). It is positioned as the fastest option, sacrificing some quality for speed and cost.

What are the current limitations of Gemini Omni Flash?

Gemini Omni Flash currently generates only ten-second clips. Audio references and scene extensions are not supported in the API, video references up to three seconds are accepted but not processed correctly, and character consistency across scene changes or camera movements is still limited.

Where can developers access these models?

Both Nano Banana 2 Lite and Gemini Omni Flash are available now in Google AI Studio, the Gemini API, and the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform.

Large Language ModelsVideo GenerationTHE DECODERJun 30, 2026Jul 1, 2026, 04:00 JST

Google launches Nano Banana 2 Lite and Gemini Omni Flash for faster AI images and video

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What happened
Google released two new AI models—Nano Banana 2 Lite for fast image generation at $0.034 per image in four seconds, and Gemini Omni Flash for video generation and editing via API at $0.10 per second of output. Both are now available to developers through the Gemini API and Google AI Studio.
Why it matters
Nano Banana 2 Lite replaces Google's older image model and offers a lower-cost, faster option for developers who prioritize speed over quality. Gemini Omni Flash opens video generation to the API for the first time, allowing developers to combine text, images, and video in a single workflow—and Google recommends chaining both models together to quickly generate images and animate them into video.
What to watch
Gemini Omni Flash currently generates only ten-second clips, and audio references and scene extensions are not yet supported in the API. Character consistency across scene changes remains limited. Both models apply SynthID watermarks to tag AI-generated content, with verification available through the Gemini app, Gemini in Chrome, and Google Search.

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How much does it cost to use Nano Banana 2 Lite compared to other image models?: Nano Banana 2 Lite costs $0.034 per image at 1K resolution, half the price of Nano Banana 2 ($0.067) and one-quarter the price of Nano Banana Pro ($0.134). It is positioned as the fastest option, sacrificing some quality for speed and cost.
What are the current limitations of Gemini Omni Flash?: Gemini Omni Flash currently generates only ten-second clips. Audio references and scene extensions are not supported in the API, video references up to three seconds are accepted but not processed correctly, and character consistency across scene changes or camera movements is still limited.
Where can developers access these models?: Both Nano Banana 2 Lite and Gemini Omni Flash are available now in Google AI Studio, the Gemini API, and the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform.

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