Nano Banana is now live on nim.video!
Experience the next evolution in text-based image editing with Google Gemini 2.5 - affectionately dubbed “Nano Banana” - now available on Nim. Unlimited creativity: simply upload your image, describe your vision, and watch professional-grade edits unfold in seconds.
Unlocking the creative power of Google Gemini 2.5
20+ Original Text-Based Image Editing Techniques with Ready-to-Use Prompts
Google’s latest text-to-image editor brings professional-grade photo manipulation to anyone with a browser. Whether you’re a content creator, designer, educator, or hobbyist, you’ll discover fresh ways to push the boundaries of your images. Below, you’ll find 20+ unique use cases (plus bonus ideas) complete with prompts.
1. Object swap with storytelling
Use Case: Replace or fuse objects to create new narratives.
Prompt:
“Replace the coffee mug on the desk with a bubbling potion bottle emitting soft green smoke, keeping morning light and wood grain.”
2. Dynamic perspective shifts
Use Case: Generate alternate camera angles for continuity in video or comics.
Prompt:
“Transform this head-on portrait into a Rear-Angle Shot, preserving facial features and lighting.”
3. Collage-driven multi-subject scenes
Use Case: Merge 2–3 reference photos into one cohesive composition.
Prompt:
“Combine these three photos so the dog sits beside the cat on the sofa, under warm indoor lighting.”
4. Virtual fashion try-on/ Product placement
Use Case: Swap outfits or layer multiple garments on a model.
Prompt:
“Dress the model in this image wearing the red leather jacket over a white linen shirt, adding subtle wrinkles and natural shadows.”
5. Vintage photo restoration & colorization
Use Case: Bring black-and-white or faded snapshots back to life.
Prompt:
“Restore and colorize this 1920s family photo: bring out natural skin tones, sky blue backdrop, and soft pastel clothing.”
6. Expression & pose morphing
Use Case: Change smiles, gazes, or body posture for marketing or storytelling.
Prompt:
“Alter the subject’s expression from neutral to a joyful grin, adding slight tilt of the head to the left.”
7. Cinematic lighting & mood swap
Use Case: Shift from flat daylight to dramatic sunset or neon noir.
Prompt:
“Convert this outdoor scene to a golden-hour sunset, with long shadows and warm orange highlights.”
8. Architectural concept visualization
Use Case: Overlay new facades or extend structures in real-estate mockups.
Prompt:
“Add a modern glass extension on the right side of this Victorian house, matching perspective and daylight.”
9. Product prototype & branding mockup
Use Case: Place logos on packaging or visualize new product shapes.
Prompt:
“Mock up a matte black smartphone on a white background, with a minimalist silver logo embossed on the back.”
10. Fantasy scene creation
Use Case: Conjure dragons, magic portals, or alien landscapes, you can apply this use case on real life photos as well.
Prompt:
“Transform this forest clearing by adding a glowing runic stargate portal at center, with wisps of blue and violet magic swirling.”
11. Custom text overlay & typography
Use Case: Integrate stylized text (e.g., quotes, titles) that follows scene perspective.
Prompt:
“Overlay the quote ‘Dream Big, Start Small’ in cursive gold lettering across the night-sky area, with subtle glow.”
12. Precise element removal
Use Case: Clean up unwanted objects, wires, or photobombers.
Prompt:
“Remove the trash can in the lower-right corner, smoothing the pavement and extending the hedge naturally.”
13. Character swaps for campaigns
Use Case: Replace actors or mascots while keeping environmental context.
Prompt:
“Swap the person in a blue shirt with a cartoon bear mascot, preserving hand posture and background blur.”
14. YouTube thumbnail & social graphics
Use Case: Generate eye-catching thumbnails with bold elements and clean backgrounds.
Prompt:
“Turn this scene into a tech review thumbnail: isolate the gadget, add a vibrant purple background, and include big white text ‘2025 Tech Reveal’.”
“Convert this into a cooking thumbnail: isolate the bowl, add a warm orange vignette, place bold yellow text ‘5-Min Sauce!’ at top, and sprinkle illustrated herb icons around edges.”
15. Seasonal & holiday theming
Use Case: Transform any photo to fit Halloween, Christmas, or summer vibes.
Prompt:
“Convert this living room into a cozy Christmas scene: add a tree with lights, stockings by the fireplace, and falling snow outside the window.”
16. Artistic styles transfer
Use Case: Apply painterly, comic-book, or watercolor effects to photographs.
Prompt:
“The sky is rendered in a vibrant, swirling Van Gogh style, while the desert ground is a gritty, high-contrast graphic novel style.”
“Reinterpret this cityscape in the style of Van Gogh’s Starry Night, keeping building outlines recognizable.”
17. Animated GIF previews/character sheets
Use Case: Create a stop-motion style frame series for social media.
Prompt:
“Produce a character sheet with 4-frame loop: 1) player crouching, 2) takeoff, 3) ball dunking through rim, 4) landing with ball in net.”
18. Environmental transformations
Use Case: Change seasons or weather: turn sunny into snowy or rainy.
Prompt:
“Make this park scene look like a winter wonderland with falling snow, frost on trees, and a pale blue sky.”
19. Educational infographics & diagrams
Use Case: Annotate photos with arrows, labels, or highlight zones for teaching.
Prompt:
“Transform this into a basic algorithm flowchart for 'Finding the Largest Number in a List': replace 'Process' with a diamond 'Is list empty?' decision, followed by a loop (e.g., 'Compare current number to largest found so far,' 'Move to next number'). Add 'Output largest number' before 'End.' Ensure clear, standard flowchart symbols and arrows..”
20. Film poster mockup/ Book covers
Use Case: Design a cinematic poster from a key still.
Prompt:
“Convert this movie still into a thriller poster: add dark vignetting, bold red title at top ‘Midnight Chase’, and tagline at bottom.”
Bonus Ideas to Spark Inspiration
- Wildlife Conservation Visualizations: Show animal migrations or habitat changes over time
- Interactive Comic Panels: Turn photos into sequential story frames with speech bubbles
- Mood Boards for Interior Design: Merge fabrics, textures, and sample furnishings into one scene
Tips for Flawless Results
- Be specific. Mention lighting, style, and perspective.
- Limit reference images. Too many can confuse the model.
- Choose vivid adjectives. (e.g., “soft,” “vibrant,” “cinematic”).
- Iterate with tweaks. Small wording changes refine the edit.
Unleash your imagination on nim.video - grab any prompt above, swap in your details, and see Nano Banana bring your vision to life!