NEW DELHI – The field of AI is changing quickly, and every new release introduces a new set of viral trends on social media. Google’s Gemini AI has a function that lets users turn normal images into beautiful 3D collectible figurines. This feature, which is popularly known as “Nano Banana,” is the latest trend on Instagram and X.
The official Google Gemini X account started the trend by posting, “From photo to figurine style in just one prompt.” Thanks to nano-banana in Gemini, people are having fun turning their pictures into pictures of personalized miniature figures. A picture of you, a cool nature snap, a family portrait, or a picture of your dog might work.
The “Nano Banana” craze is so popular because it is so easy to do and gets great results. People are making tiny, realistic miniatures that are put in realistic situations. The final image looks like a professional collectible since it has a clear acrylic base and a thorough box mockup.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Your Own “Nano Banana” Figurine
There is no need for particular editing abilities to do this. This is how to get in on the trend:
Step 1: Open the Google Gemini app or website and sign in to your account.
Step 2: Upload the picture you want to change. Using a sharp, high-quality photograph is the best way to get the best results.
Step 3: Give the AI a particular suggestion to follow. A common prompt that Google Gemini shares is:
“Make a 1/7 scale commercialized figure of the people in the picture, in a realistic style, in a real setting.” The figurine is on a desk next to a computer. The base of the figure is circular and made of clear acrylic. There is no writing on it. What you see on the computer screen is a 3D model of this figurine. There is a toy packaging box next to the computer screen that looks like it came from a high-end collectible figure and has original artwork on it. There are flat, two-dimensional pictures on the package.
Step 4: Click “Generate” and wait a few seconds for the AI to make the 3D figure. You can receive a more personalized result by adding additional particular information to your prompt if you don’t like the one you got.
Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, a new model from Google DeepMind, powers the “Nano Banana” feature. It is aimed to keep character likenesses consistent across varied edits and situations. Users can get it for free, so anyone can try it out as a creative tool.
Using hashtags that are related to your works, like #NanoBanana or #3DFigurine, when you post them on social media might help them get more attention, just like with any viral trend.