Nano Banana is Google’s AI image editor built right into the Gemini side panel in Chrome. Open the side panel, point it at an image on your screen, and type what you want changed, and Gemini edits the photo on the spot with no downloading or re-uploading needed.
What you need before you start
Nano Banana works in the Gemini side panel on Chrome for Windows, macOS, and Chromebook Plus devices. You need to be signed in with a Google account, and Chrome should be updated to its latest version since AI features roll out through regular updates rather than a single version number. Basic image editing with Nano Banana is included in the free version of Gemini in Chrome, so you don’t need a paid plan to try it, though a paid Google AI plan raises your daily usage limits.
How Do You Edit an Image with Nano Banana in Chrome?
- Update Google Chrome to the latest version by going to Settings > About Chrome.
- Open the webpage or tab that has the image you want to edit.
- Click the Gemini icon in the top right corner of the browser window to open the side panel.
- Sign in with your Google account if you’re not already signed in.
- Type a prompt describing the edit you want, such as “change the sofa to dark green” or “make the sky sunset orange.”
- Wait a few seconds while Gemini generates the edited image inside the side panel.
- Type a follow-up prompt if you want another round of changes, or click Download to save the edited image to your device.
FAQ
Do I need to pay for Nano Banana in Chrome?
No. Basic image editing with Nano Banana is included in the free version of Gemini in Chrome. A paid Google AI Pro or Ultra plan gives you higher daily usage limits and a stronger model, but it isn’t required to open the side panel and start editing.
Which devices support Nano Banana in Chrome?
It works in Chrome’s side panel on Windows, macOS, and Chromebook Plus devices. On Android, the Gemini app has its own version of Nano Banana, but it isn’t the same side panel experience.
Can I edit any image I find on the web?
Yes. If an image is open in your current tab, you can describe the edit directly in the side panel. Gemini reads what’s on your screen, so there’s no need to save the image first or upload it anywhere.
What happens to the original image?
Your original stays untouched on the page. Nano Banana creates a new, edited version in the side panel, which you download separately if you want to keep it.
Try It on Your Next Photo
Nano Banana turns the Gemini side panel into a quick photo editor you never have to leave Chrome for. Open a tab with an image, describe the change, and see the result in seconds.
