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

Key takeaway

• 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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FAQ

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.