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Google documents Nano Banana 2.1 image model across its products

Google DeepMind published a Nano Banana 2.1 model card describing image generation and editing based on Gemini 3.6 Flash. It lists distribution through Gemini, AI Studio and API, Search AI Mode, Ads, Flow and Stitch. Quality comparisons and safety results are Google evaluations; check account and regional availability before promising access.

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Primary source · Google · October 6, 2026

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