At a glance
The Nano Banana 2 API runs Nano Banana 2 through Mage at POST https://api.mage.space/v1/nano_banana_v2/generate. A request at the default settings costs 68 Gems (about $0.068), with no subscription. Nano Banana 2 takes saved characters, references by @handle in the prompt.
Image
Output
1
Variant
68
Gems per image, default
$0.068
About, in USD
Overview
What the Nano Banana 2 API does
Google's image model for graphics and marketing content with legible text. Generates or edits from up to 14 reference images at up to 4K. Google's safety filter applies.
Google's Nano Banana 2, for graphics with readable text and edits from up to 14 reference images, up to 4K. Google's safety filter applies.
It accepts image, additional_images as inputs.
Quick start
Call the Nano Banana 2 API
Set MAGE_API_KEY, submit to /nano_banana_v2/generate, and poll status_url until the request completes.
cURL
STATUS_URL=$(curl --request POST 'https://api.mage.space/v1/nano_banana_v2/generate' \
--header "Authorization: Bearer $MAGE_API_KEY" \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--data '{
"prompt": "Editorial portrait in soft daylight, 35mm film look",
"aspect_ratio": "1:1",
"model_id": "nano-banana-v2"
}' | jq -r '.status_url')
# Repeat until status is "completed"; result.url is the file
curl "$STATUS_URL" --header "Authorization: Bearer $MAGE_API_KEY"Python
import os, time, requests
headers = {"Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['MAGE_API_KEY']}"}
request = requests.post(
"https://api.mage.space/v1/nano_banana_v2/generate",
headers=headers,
json={
"prompt": "Editorial portrait in soft daylight, 35mm film look",
"aspect_ratio": "1:1",
"model_id": "nano-banana-v2"
},
).json()
while request["status"] in ("queued", "in_progress"):
time.sleep(3)
request = requests.get(request["status_url"], headers=headers).json()
print(request["status"], request["result"] and request["result"]["url"])JavaScript
const headers = {
Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.MAGE_API_KEY}`,
'Content-Type': 'application/json',
};
let request = await fetch('https://api.mage.space/v1/nano_banana_v2/generate', {
method: 'POST',
headers,
body: JSON.stringify({
"prompt": "Editorial portrait in soft daylight, 35mm film look",
"aspect_ratio": "1:1",
"model_id": "nano-banana-v2"
}),
}).then((response) => response.json());
while (['queued', 'in_progress'].includes(request.status)) {
await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 3000));
request = await fetch(request.status_url, { headers }).then((r) => r.json());
}
console.log(request.status, request.result?.url);Models
Nano Banana 2 model_id values
Send model_id to pick a variant. A request without one runs the default.
| model_id | Name | Default |
|---|---|---|
| nano-banana-v2 | Nano Banana 2 | Yes |
Options
Nano Banana 2 parameters
Allowed values across all variants; a variant may offer fewer. The docs list the options per variant.
| Field | Values |
|---|---|
| aspect_ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 2:3, 3:4, 4:1, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 8:1, 9:16, 16:9, 21:9 |
| resolution | 512, 1K, 2K, 4K |
Inputs
Media inputs Nano Banana 2 accepts
Send each as an https URL, a data URL, or an upload of up to 100 MB.
| Field | Role |
|---|---|
| image | The reference image. |
| additional_images | Additional reference images. |
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Nano Banana 2 API cost?
A Nano Banana 2 request at the default settings (Nano Banana 2) costs 68 Gems, about $0.068. Other resolutions, durations, and variants change the price; the response reports the exact charge. A generation that fails is refunded; one Mage's content policy blocks is not.
What is the Nano Banana 2 API endpoint?
POST https://api.mage.space/v1/nano_banana_v2/generate with an Authorization: Bearer header carrying your Mage API key. The response includes a status_url to poll for the result.
Which Nano Banana 2 models can I call?
nano-banana-v2. The default is Nano Banana 2.
Does Nano Banana 2 support reference images or characters?
Nano Banana 2 accepts image, additional_images. Nano Banana 2 takes saved characters, references by @handle in the prompt.
Can I use Nano Banana 2 from Claude or ChatGPT?
Yes. Connect the Mage MCP server to Claude, ChatGPT, Claude Code, Grok, or Cursor and ask for Nano Banana 2 by name. Your assistant reads its options with get_model and quotes the price before it generates.
How long are Nano Banana 2 results kept?
Results and inputs are kept for 30 days. Download anything you want to keep to your own storage.
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