Google has unveiled an upgraded version of its artificial intelligence image generator, aiming to deliver sharper visuals and faster results as competition intensifies in the generative AI market.

The new release, called Nano Banana 2, arrives around six months after the debut of the original tool, which positioned the Alphabet-owned company more directly against rivals such as OpenAI. The latest iteration expands access to capabilities that were previously limited to paid Pro users, making them available to a broader audience.

According to Google, Nano Banana 2 is capable of producing higher-resolution images and more detailed graphics, including infographics and data visualisations that incorporate editable text. The company says this will make the tool more practical for marketing materials, social media content and personalised greeting cards. It has also improved the system’s ability to interpret and execute complex prompts, allowing users to generate more precise results from detailed instructions.

The initial version of Nano Banana gained widespread attention online, helping strengthen Google’s position in the fast-moving AI sector. Since then, the company has continued to refine its broader artificial intelligence portfolio, including the release of its Gemini 3 model, which has been positively received by developers and enterprise users.

Google has been steadily embedding its AI technologies across its ecosystem, with particular emphasis on Search, where generative features are increasingly integrated into results through AI Mode.

Nano Banana 2 is being rolled out through the Gemini app as well as within Google Search’s AI Mode, expanding its reach to millions of existing users. Pricing for premium AI subscriptions in Australia, including advanced Gemini tiers, typically starts from around A$32 per month, though Google has not announced any additional charges specifically tied to the Nano Banana 2 upgrade.