You can try Nano Banana for free: create a free account and get 3 free credits (no credit card required). After you use them, you'll need to upgrade.
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Why is an account required?
AI image generation has real cost. Signing up lets us give you 3 free credits while:
Common Free Trial Questions
Do I need an account to use Nano Banana?
A free account is required before your first generation. After signup, you get 3 free credits (no credit card required).
Learn more about account requirementsIs Nano Banana unlimited free forever?
We offer 3 free credits after signup. For sustainable service quality and infrastructure costs, unlimited free access is not available.
Why we don't offer unlimited free accessHave more questions? Check our full FAQ page or credits & limits guide
Best way to use your free credits
Copy these proven prompts directly — they're optimized for high-quality results:
Professional Headshot
High SuccessProfessional headshot, soft studio lighting, neutral background, keep the same person, natural skin texture, no text.
3D Action Figure
#1 ViralCreate a 3D action figure of me in transparent blister packaging. Include miniature accessories like coffee cup, laptop, phone. Retro toy box style, "Limited Edition" aesthetic, studio lighting, collectible quality, no text on figure.
Ghibli Style Portrait
AnimeTransform into Studio Ghibli anime style. Soft watercolor aesthetic, warm lighting, whimsical atmosphere, hand-painted look, lush nature background, dreamlike nostalgic mood, Miyazaki-inspired, 4K detail.
Pro Tip
Upload your photo → paste one of these prompts → generate!
After the free credits
When you use your free credits, you'll see an upgrade option:
Upgrade Options
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about Nano Banana free trial
Yes, you can try Nano Banana for free! You get 3 free credits after signup. Sign up (email only, no credit card) to receive 3 free credits. After your free credits are used, you'll need to purchase additional credits or upgrade to a paid plan to continue.
You get 3 free credits after signup. After signing up, you receive 3 free credits — that's 3 free credits total. Each image generation consumes 1 credit, whether you're using text-to-image or image-to-image modes.
Yes! You get 3 free credits after signup — just open the generator and try it. Want more? Sign up (email only, no credit card) to receive 3 free credits. An account lets us track your credit balance and save your generation history.
No, unlimited free usage is not offered. You get 3 free credits total (signup required; 3 free credits after signup) as a trial allowance. Unlimited free AI generation would lead to abuse and degraded service quality for everyone. After your trial, subscriptions start at $10/month (100 credits) or you can buy one-time credit packs.
Maximize your free credits by starting with proven templates from the prompt library rather than writing prompts from scratch. Read the prompt guide to understand effective prompt structure. Use clear, specific prompts with proper constraints. Avoid vague descriptions that might require multiple regeneration attempts.
Free credits do not expire as long as your account remains active. You can take your time experimenting with different prompts. However, accounts that remain inactive for an extended period may be subject to cleanup. We recommend using your credits within a reasonable timeframe.
The 3 free credits (signup required; 3 free credits after signup) are a one-time welcome offer. Additional free credits are not available through regular means. Creating multiple accounts to obtain more free credits violates our terms of service. After your trial, subscriptions start at $10/month or you can purchase one-time credit packs.
With 3 free credits (signup required with 3 free credits), you can: test different prompt templates, try both text-to-image and image-to-image modes, experiment with different aspect ratios, or generate variations of a single concept. It's enough to evaluate image quality and determine if Nano Banana meets your needs.
Your first generation is completely free without any account. Sign-up is only required for the 3 free credits. Account requirements help prevent abuse, maintain service quality, and ensure fair distribution of credits. Accounts also let us save your generation history.
When your free credits are depleted, you'll see a prompt to upgrade. You can still access your account and view previous generations, but new image generation requires paid credits. Subscriptions start at $10/month (100 credits) or you can buy one-time credit packs from $15 (80 credits).
Yes, free trial credits use the exact same AI model and image quality as paid credits. There are no watermarks, resolution limits, or feature restrictions. The only difference is the number of generations available. What you see in your trial is exactly what you get with paid usage.
API access is not offered at this time. Nano Banana is available through the web interface only. The free trial credits work exclusively through the web platform where you can test all features before committing to a paid plan.