Input
Lower-cost official route and the default for new requests and API keys.
Default: "1:1"
Nano Banana 2 Lite
A lighter Nano Banana 2 for high-volume generation and quick iterations at a lower price per image.
Output
Ready for a predictionAdjust the inputs, then run the model.
Examples
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Choose the same two routing tiers used across MLMux. The selected route is included as route_mode in every request.
Learn more about pricing ↗Token rates
Nano Banana 2 Lite is billed on the tokens it returns, per 1M tokens: official at the provider's published rates, official-cheap at 50% of them. If a response carries no usage, the per-image price applies.
| Tokens | official | official-cheap |
|---|---|---|
| Input (text and image) | $0.25 / 1M tokens | $0.125 / 1M tokens |
| Text and thinking output | $1.5 / 1M tokens | $0.75 / 1M tokens |
| Image output | $30 / 1M tokens | $15 / 1M tokens |
Readme
Nano Banana 2 Lite is available through MLMux with one request shape and two explicit route tiers.
Built for volume
Use it for drafts, thumbnails, and batch jobs where the price per image matters more than maximum detail.
Wide range of shapes
Request images from 1:1 to extreme ratios such as 1:8 and 8:1, or match common screen and print shapes.
One standard size
Nano Banana 2 Lite returns images at its standard size, so requests take an aspect ratio but no resolution. Use Nano Banana 2 when you need 2K or 4K output.
Frequently asked questions
What is Nano Banana 2 Lite?
Nano Banana 2 Lite is an image generation model from Google. On MLMux you can run it in the browser or call it through one API. A lighter Nano Banana 2 for high-volume generation and quick iterations at a lower price per image.
How do I use the Nano Banana 2 Lite API?
Create an API key in the MLMux Console, then send a POST request to https://api.mlmux.com/v1/images/generations with the key in the Authorization header and model set to nano-banana-2-lite. The generated images are returned in the response.
What can Nano Banana 2 Lite do?
Generation modes: Text to image. Each request returns images in aspect ratios such as 1:1, 1:4, 1:8, 2:3, 3:2, and 3:4. Reference images and image editing are not available for Nano Banana 2 Lite on MLMux yet.
How much does Nano Banana 2 Lite cost?
MLMux is pay as you go, with no subscription or monthly fee, and 1 credit equals 1 US dollar. A Nano Banana 2 Lite image costs about $0.017 on the default official-cheap route and $0.034 on the official route at any resolution, billed on the tokens each request actually uses. The rates are listed in the pricing section of this page.
Can I try Nano Banana 2 Lite without writing code?
Yes. Sign in and use the playground at the top of this page to run Nano Banana 2 Lite with the same settings as the API. The API tab shows the matching request in Node.js, Python, and HTTP.
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