What tasks is nano-banana-2-lite:official suitable for?
It is suitable for 1K visual drafts, product scene-change mockups, campaign asset exploration, and reference image editing. It is especially useful for workflows that compare multiple creative directions before deciding on a final solution. If the task mainly evaluates print dimensions or extremely fine textures, higher-resolution models should be considered first.
Can Lite generate 2K or 4K images?
Lite is intended for 1K image creation and 2K or 4K should not be treated as available output tiers. When higher resolution is needed, choose a model that supports the corresponding size, such as nano-banana-pro; changing only the resolution value in the request cannot replace model capabilities.
How do I modify the background using a reference image while preserving the subject?
Use the edit action, place the reference image in image_urls, and clearly state in the prompt which subject features must be preserved and what needs to change in the background. Avoid changing too many attributes at once; complete the scene change first, then check whether the subject's outline, color, and details have changed in unwanted ways.
Is changing only the aspect ratio enough when generating landscape and portrait images?
You should also adjust the composition instructions accordingly. For landscape images, emphasize left and right whitespace and the expanded environment; for portrait images, emphasize the subject's vertical position and space at the top. Lite provides seven aspect ratios, so choose a frame that fits the display placement and then describe the element layout, which is more targeted than cropping after generation.
How do I integrate it and obtain generated results?
Send a POST request to /nano-banana/images, specifying the model, action, and prompt; add image_urls when editing. The response provides a task identifier and image_url in data, which can be used for display or download. For asynchronous processing, use async and callback_url to arrange result delivery.