Nano Banana Trend Explained: What Is It, and How to Create 3D Figurines for Free?

AI is evolving faster than ever, and each new update sparks a fresh internet trend—especially in image creation. After the Ghibli-style craze that took over social media a few months ago, the latest buzz is the Nano Banana, which lets you turn your photos into lifelike 3D figurines in just a few steps.

If you haven't come across it yet, don't worry—we've got you covered. In this guide, we'll explain what the Nano Banana trend is all about and how you can create your own 3D figurines for free.

What is the Nano Banana Trend?

The Nano Banana is basically Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash Image editing tool, which can be accessed directly through Google Gemini. This tool lets you upload a simple photo and, with the right prompt, transform it into a realistic 3D figurine.

The best part? It's completely free. You only need to provide a well-structured prompt, and Google even shares some official prompts to make it easier. Let's take a look at how you can turn your everyday photo into a stunning 3D figurine at no cost.

How to Create 3D Figurines for Free?

Step 1: Go to the Google AI Studio website or Gemini app.
Step 2: Upload your photo and add your prompt.
Step 3: Alternatively, you can use Google's official prompt:
"Create a 1/7 scale commercialized figurine of the characters in the picture, in a realistic style, in a real environment. The figurine is placed on a computer desk. The figurine has a round transparent acrylic base, with no text on the base. The content on the computer screen is a 3D modeling process of this figurine. Next to the computer screen is a toy packaging box, designed in a style reminiscent of high-quality collectible figures, printed with original artwork. The packaging features two-dimensional flat illustrations."

Step 4: Click run, and your figurine will be ready within seconds.

Moreover, you can explore other fun modes too. For instance, you can upload a photo and ask Gemini to reimagine you as a 16-bit video game character. These creative styles have already gone viral in India, with everyone from celebrities to politicians joining the trend.