Nano-Banana Creative Use Case Showcase

Recently, a model named Nano-Banana has garnered widespread attention in the AI community. Its powerful image editing and generation capabilities are astounding. We were fortunate to discover an incredibly detailed collection of 46 creative use cases compiled by the creator ZHO, which we are comprehensively reporting on and showcasing here.

(All content and creative ideas are from ZHO, click here to see the original post)

ZHO's Open Source Project: Nano Bananary

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1️⃣ Viral Trend: Photo to Figurine / Figurine Video

To Figurine Prompt:

turn this photo into a character figure. Behind it, place a box with the character’s image printed on it, and a computer showing the Blender modeling process on its screen. In front of the box, add a round plastic base with the character figure standing on it. set the scene indoors if possible

To Video Prompt (Veo3):

A pair of hands picks up the figurine and examines it closely

2️⃣ Hyper-realistic Photo Generation of Celebrities/Specific People

Hyper-realistic Photo Generation of Celebrities/Specific People

Prompt:

The composition is a medium shot, almost half-body, with the camera nearly at eye level with the subject, but with a strong sense of perspective. Because the subject is leaning slightly forward, it creates a visually compressed effect, almost like a slight high-angle shot, making the distance between the viewer and the model feel intimate and direct. The person is looking up slightly towards the camera with a "cool girl" attitude. The flash is coming from the front-upper-left, creating harsh highlights and deep shadows—there's a noticeable highlight reflection on the sunglasses' lenses, and a faint shadow appears on the wall behind the person, presenting a typical "direct flash" texture: slight graininess, with a coarse texture visible, characteristic of film or high-ISO digital photography. The person's face is slightly overexposed.

The color palette is dominated by low-saturation neutral tones: a black, wide-shouldered velvet blazer takes up the largest area of the frame, with the fabric appearing to be velvet with a fine pile texture; underneath is a black silk camisole. The model is wearing a black miniskirt and sheer pantyhose. In the background, miscellaneous items like dark green and brown baseball caps on the left, and a bright blue jacket and black helmet stacked on the right, provide accent colors in the soft shadows, emphasizing a backstage or dressing room atmosphere.

The person [XXX]'s pose and expression have a strong street-style fashion sense: she sits on the edge of a counter with her knees crossed, hands casually placed on her sides, leaning forward, giving a relaxed yet in-control posture. Her facial expression is indifferent and confident—thickly applied nude matte lipstick, a high nose bridge, and a highlighted forehead are still clear under the lenses; oversized square black sunglasses hide her eyes, but the sharp diagonal cut of the frame's outer edge further enhances the "cool face" aura. Her hair is in a high ponytail, with flyaways falling naturally, showing golden-brown highlights under the harsh light, adding a touch of casual sexiness.

The overall impression is a fashion sketch with a '90s street photography vibe: coarse grain, direct flash, low-saturation colors, and an exaggerated silhouette blazer together create a nostalgic yet edgy fashion attitude. The bottom right corner has a camera timestamp: 2001 05 14

3️⃣ Short Video with a Specific Person: Maintaining Portrait Features

Prompt:

change the Camera anglo a high-angled selfie perspective looking down at the woman, while preserving her exact facial features, expression, and clothing, Maintain the same living room interior background with the sofa, natural lighting, and overall photographic composition and style.

4️⃣ Architectural Drawing to Model/3D Render

Architectural Drawing to Model/3D Render

Prompt:

convert this photo into a architecture model. Behind the model, there should be a cardboard box with an image of the architecture from the photo on it. There should also be a computer, with the content on the computer screen showing the Blender modeling process of the figurine. In front of the cardboard box, place a cardstock and put the architecture model from the photo I provided on it. I hope the PVC material can be clearly presented. It would be even better if the background is indoors.

5️⃣ Sequential Editing + Object Combination + Background Design

Sequential Editing + Object Combination + Background Design

Step 1:

Make the person from image 1 wear the crossbody bag with the logo from image 2

Step 2:

Change to a Y2K style background

Step 3 (Veo3):

The girl turns around and strikes a cute and cool pose, with Y2K style background music

6️⃣ High-Resolution Enhancement

High-Resolution Enhancement

Prompt:

Enhance this image to high resolution

7️⃣ Object Combination / Version Comparison

Object Combination / Version Comparison

Prompt:

Combine them

8️⃣ Product Commercial: Specific Person + Product

Img Prompt:

The model is holding a perfume

Video Prompt:

The model is showcasing the perfume with beautiful music

9️⃣ Isolate Blurry Person from a Crowd + HD Generation

Isolate Blurry Person from a Crowd + HD Generation

Prompt:

Separate the person inside the green box and turn it into a high-definition single-person photo

1️⃣0️⃣ Image to Line Art + Color Palette Application

Image to Line Art + Color Palette Application

Step 1:

Turn into a line art hand drawing

Step 2:

Accurately color the person in image 2 using the color palette

1️⃣1️⃣ Generate a Full Character Sheet / Storybook from One Sentence

Generate a Full Character Sheet / Storybook from One Sentence

Prompt:

Generate a Character Design Sheet for me

Proportion settings (comparison of different heights, head-to-body ratio, etc.)

Three-view drawing (front, side, back)

Expression Sheet

Pose Sheet → various common poses

Costume Design

1️⃣2️⃣ Mixed Reality / Cross-Dimension: Illustrated Character Visits a Real Store

Mixed Reality / Cross-Dimension: Illustrated Character Visits a Real Store

Prompt:

Add a couple sitting in the seats, happily drinking coffee and talking. The characters should be in a cute, thick-lined illustration style.

1️⃣3️⃣ Specific Person + Design in a Real-World Scene / Mockup

Specific Person + Design in a Real-World Scene / Mockup

Prompt:

Replace the person with the person from image 2, the sofa with the sofa from image 3, change the color scheme to orange, and the text to "Z"

1️⃣4️⃣ Precise Character Replacement in Video

Img Prompt:

Replace the second person from the left with Heath Ledger's Joker / an uploaded photo of a person

Video Prompt:

The Joker looks left and right, then walks towards the camera

1️⃣5️⃣ Anime to Live-Action (Near 1:1 Recreation)

Anime to Live-Action (Near 1:1 Recreation)

Prompt:

Generate a highly detailed photo of a girl cosplaying this illustration, at Comiket. Exactly replicate the same pose, body posture, hand gestures, facial expression, and camera framing as in the original illustration. Keep the same angle, perspective, and composition, without any deviation

1️⃣6️⃣ High-Quality Photography: Specific Person + High-Quality Pose Reference

High-Quality Photography: Specific Person + High-Quality Pose Reference

Prompt:

Have the person from image 1 adopt the pose from image 2, professional studio shot

1️⃣7️⃣ Photo to Action Figure

Photo to Action Figure

Prompt:

Transform the the person in the photo into an action figure, styled after [CHARACTER_NAME] from [SOURCE / CONTEXT]. 
Next to the figure, display the accessories including [ITEM_1], [ITEM_2], and [ITEM_3]. 
On the top of the toy box, write "[BOX_LABEL_TOP]", and underneath it, "[BOX_LABEL_BOTTOM]". 
Place the box in a [BACKGROUND_SETTING] environment. 
Visualize this in a highly realistic way with attention to fine details.

1️⃣8️⃣ Photo to Funko Pop Figure

Photo to Funko Pop Figure

Prompt:

Transform the person in the photo into the style of a Funko Pop figure packaging box, presented in an isometric perspective. Label the packaging with the title 'ZHOGUE'. Inside the box, showcase the figure based on the person in the photo, accompanied by their essential items (such as cosmetics, bags, or others). Next to the box, also display the actual figure itself outside of the packaging, rendered in a realistic and lifelike style.

1️⃣9️⃣ Photo to LEGO

Photo to LEGO

Prompt:

Transform the person in the photo into the style of a LEGO minifigure packaging box, presented in an isometric perspective. Label the packaging with the title 'ZHOGUE'. Inside the box, showcase the LEGO minifigure based on the person in the photo, accompanied by their essential items (such as cosmetics, bags, or others) as LEGO accessories. Next to the box, also display the actual LEGO minifigure itself outside of the packaging, rendered in a realistic and lifelike style.

2️⃣0️⃣ Photo to Crocheted Doll

Photo to Crocheted Doll

Prompt:

A close-up, professionally composed photograph showing a handmade crocheted yarn doll being gently held in both hands. The doll has a rounded shape and an adorable chibi-style appearance, with vivid color contrasts and rich details. The hands holding the doll appear natural and tender, with clearly visible finger posture, and the skin texture and light-shadow transitions look soft and realistic, conveying a warm, tangible touch. The background is slightly blurred, depicting an indoor setting with a warm wooden tabletop and natural light streaming in through a window, creating a cozy and intimate atmosphere. The overall image conveys a sense of exquisite craftsmanship and a cherished, heartwarming emotion.

2️⃣1️⃣ Photo to Barbie Doll

Photo to Barbie Doll

Prompt:

Transform the person in the photo into the style of a Barbie doll packaging box, presented in an isometric perspective. Label the packaging with the title 'ZHOGUE'. Inside the box, showcase the Barbie doll version of the person from the photo, accompanied by their essential items (such as cosmetics, bags, or others) designed as stylish Barbie accessories. Next to the box, also display the actual Barbie doll itself outside of the packaging, rendered in a realistic and lifelike style, resembling official Barbie promotional renders

2️⃣2️⃣ Turn Anything into a Gundam

Turn Anything into a Gundam

Prompt:

Transform the person in the photo into the style of a Gundam model kit packaging box, presented in an isometric perspective. Label the packaging with the title 'ZHOGUE'. Inside the box, showcase a Gundam-style mecha version of the person from the photo, accompanied by their essential items (such as cosmetics, bags, or others) redesigned as futuristic mecha accessories. The packaging should resemble authentic Gunpla boxes, with technical illustrations, instruction-manual style details, and sci-fi typography. Next to the box, also display the actual Gundam-style mecha figure itself outside of the packaging, rendered in a realistic and lifelike style, similar to official Bandai promotional renders.

2️⃣3️⃣ Cyber Baby?! Generate a Child's Face from Two Faces

Cyber Baby?! Generate a Child's Face from Two Faces

Prompt:

Generate what the child of the two people in the picture would look like, professional photography

2️⃣4️⃣ Product Sketch to Realistic Mockup/Render

Product Sketch to Realistic Mockup/Render

Prompt:

turn this illustration of a perfume into a realistic version, Frosted glass bottle with a marble cap

2️⃣5️⃣ Casual Snapshot to Professional Photoshoot

Casual Snapshot to Professional Photoshoot

Prompt:

Transform the person in the photo into highly stylized ultra-realistic portrait, with sharp facial features and flawless fair skin, standing confidently against a bold green gradient background. Dramatic, cinematic lighting highlights her facial structure, evoking the look of a luxury fashion magazine cover. Editorial photography style, high-detail, 4K resolution, symmetrical composition, minimalistic background

2️⃣6️⃣ Lighting and Shadow Reference

Lighting and Shadow Reference

Prompt:

Change image 1 to have the lighting from image 2, professional photography

2️⃣7️⃣ Using a Lighting Mannequin for Reference

Using a Lighting Mannequin for Reference

Prompt:

Apply the lighting from image 2 to the person in image 1, with dark colors representing shadows

2️⃣8️⃣ Generate a 4-Panel Art Process Grid

Generate a 4-Panel Art Process Grid

Prompt:

Turn image 1 into a four-panel grid like image 2, progressing from sketch to colored render

2️⃣9️⃣ One Sentence: Photo to Illustration with Process Steps

One Sentence: Photo to Illustration with Process Steps

Prompt:

Generate a four-panel art process for the character. Step 1: Line art, Step 2: Flat colors, Step 3: Add shadows, Step 4: Final rendering. No text.

3️⃣0️⃣ Face Shape Reference/Control, Instant Cartoon Character

Face Shape Reference/Control, Instant Cartoon Character

Prompt:

Design the person from image 1 as a chibi character using the face shape from image 2

3️⃣1️⃣ One-Line Spell to Turn Any Style Realistic

One-Line Spell to Turn Any Style Realistic

Prompt:

turn this illustration into realistic version

3️⃣2️⃣ Curved Screen Texture Mapping

Curved Screen Texture Mapping

Prompt:

Put image 1 on the large screen in image 2, filling the entire screen

3️⃣3️⃣ Generate Glasses-Free 3D Content for a Curved Screen

Generate Glasses-Free 3D Content for a Curved Screen

Prompt:

Change the large screen to display a glasses-free 3D cat

3️⃣4️⃣ Turn Any Image into a Keychain/Charm

Turn Any Image into a Keychain/Charm

Prompt:

Turn this photo into a cute charm / a flat acrylic keychain / a flat rubber keychain and hang it on an LV bag / the bag in image 2

3️⃣5️⃣ Overlay a Specific Material Texture/Effect

Overlay a Specific Material Texture/Effect

Prompt:

Overlay the glass effect from image 2 onto the photo in image 1

3️⃣6️⃣ Photo to Doll

Photo to Doll

Prompt:

Turn this photo into a cute doll

3️⃣7️⃣ Product Packaging Mockup

Product Packaging Mockup

Prompt:

Apply image 1 to the soda can in image 2, and place it in a minimalist setting, professional photography

3️⃣8️⃣ Apply an Image to a Grand Staircase

Apply an Image to a Grand Staircase

Prompt:

Apply the poster from image 1 to the grand staircase in image 2

3️⃣9️⃣ Virtual Makeup Try-On with a Specific Look

Virtual Makeup Try-On with a Specific Look

Prompt:

Apply the makeup from image 2 to the person in image 1, while maintaining the pose from image 1

4️⃣0️⃣ Makeup Analysis + Improvement Suggestions

Makeup Analysis + Improvement Suggestions

Prompt:

Analyze this image. Use red pen to denote where you can improve

4️⃣1️⃣ Industrial Design Sketch to Realistic Scene

Prompt:

turn this photo into realistic version, with light brown leather, put into a Minimalism museum

4️⃣2️⃣ Industrial Design Image Set

Industrial Design Image Set

Prompt:

turn this photo into a marker drawing / watercolor painting / diagram

4️⃣3️⃣ Accurate Expression Reference

Accurate Expression Reference

Prompt:

Have the person in image 1 reference/change to the expression of the person in image 2

4️⃣4️⃣ Animal Anthropomorphic Expressions

Animal Anthropomorphic Expressions

Prompt:

Make the cat in image 2 have the same expression as the person in image 1

4️⃣5️⃣ Gorgeous Card Design

Gorgeous Card Design

Prompt:

Following the composition and texture of my business card design in image 1, generate a card for the person in image 2

The top right corner of the card should feature a cute cartoon character, protruding from the card

name: Nani
Occupation: artist
Company: zano-banana
Telephone: 82732691

4️⃣6️⃣ Multi-Character Illustration Set

Multi-Character Illustration Set

Prompt:

Turn the first four characters into black and white minimalist illustrations like in image 5. The characters should be cute while retaining their individual features. Give each character a suitable small prop. The lines should be elegant, and the hair should be a solid black block like in image 5. Combine them all into one image.