Google has released Nano Banana 2 Lite, a fast image-generation model that produces images in four seconds for $0.034 per image, and Gemini Omni Flash, which enables video generation via API at $0.10 per second. The models are designed to work together—developers can quickly generate images with Nano Banana 2 Lite and pass them to Gemini Omni Flash to animate them into video—opening new workflows for developers building AI-powered image and video applications.
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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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