Google Gemini now lets you create GIFs, blend images
What's the story
Google has announced the wide availability of its Gemini 2.5 Flash AI model, including the popular Nano Banana tool. The move comes after a series of viral trends featuring ultra-realistic 3D banana figurines and stunning 4K saree portraits. Google CEO Sundar Pichai took to social media to celebrate the release, encouraging developers to "go bananas" with this innovative engine.
Advanced features
Image blending and GIF creation
The Gemini 2.5 Flash engine isn't just about AI-powered image generation. It also lets users blend multiple images while keeping the overall style consistent. This feature is particularly useful for creators working on cohesive campaigns or storytelling visuals. Plus, there's an AI-powered GIF creation tool that can turn a single image into a looping animation, adding even more creative possibilities to the mix.
Enhanced capabilities
Expanded aspect ratio support
One of the major upgrades in Gemini 2.5 Flash is the expanded aspect ratio support in Nano Banana. This allows users to generate and edit images in a wide variety of formats, from cinematic landscapes to perfect social media posts or classic portraits. The supported aspect ratios include landscape (21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 3:2), square (1:1), portrait (9:16, 3:4, 2:3), and flexible (5:4, 4:5).
Developer access
How to access Gemini Flash
Developers can access the new Gemini 2.5 Flash engine through Google AI Studio, Gemini API, or Vertex AI for enterprise-level applications. In AI Studio, the engine is available via "build mode," letting creators build and push AI-powered tools directly to GitHub. Interestingly, India leads the world in Nano Banana usage due to viral trends on platforms like Instagram and X.