These are 24 complete, paste-ready image prompts for Nano Banana — built for text you can actually read. Nano Banana renders legible, correctly-spelled type where most models produce gibberish, so it's the tool for posters, ads, quotes, infographics, and social graphics. Every prompt here follows the same text rules: the exact words go in "quotes", each element stays under about five words, the font family and weight are named, the text instruction sits near the start, and an "Aspect ratio X:Y" line fixes the frame. Each has a one-line note on why it works.
For text-heavy jobs, generate on Nano Banana 2 — the text-tuned sibling with the best-in-class rendering. Want the full set? Start with the best Nano Banana prompts roundup, and keep the Nano Banana prompt cheat sheet open while you copy.
Event & movie posters
Four prompts that hang a short, bold headline on a strong composition. Quote the title and date, name the type, and set a tall 2:3 or 3:4 poster frame at 2K or 4K for print.
1. Minimalist Concert Poster
Design a minimalist concert poster with the headline "MIDNIGHT ECHO" set large in a bold condensed grotesque sans-serif, centered in the upper third, plus a small subline "LIVE · SEPT 20" in the same family, light weight, along the bottom edge.
A single spotlight beam cuts diagonally across a deep charcoal background; a lone silhouetted singer at a microphone sits small at the base of the beam. Grain-free flat color, high contrast, generous negative space around the type. Color palette: charcoal black, warm amber spotlight, off-white text. Editorial poster style, gallery-clean.
Aspect ratio 2:3, 4K.Why it works: Putting the headline first and quoting it as 1–2 short lines lets Nano Banana lock the type before it builds the scene, so the words stay crisp and correctly spelled.
2. Retro Film Festival Poster
Create a 1970s film festival poster. The title "SUN CINEMA" runs across the center in a chunky rounded retro serif, warm orange, slightly arched; below it a short line "JUNE 5–9" in a clean bold sans, and a tiny "OFFICIAL SELECTION" tag top-left.
Behind the type, concentric sunburst rays radiate from the horizon in cream, burnt orange, and mustard; a stylized palm and a strip of film reel frame the lower edge. Screen-printed texture, muted vintage color, thick borders. Color palette: burnt orange, mustard, cream, chocolate brown.
Aspect ratio 2:3, 4K.Best for: Festival, screening, and event promos where a warm retro headline carries the whole design.
3. Tech Conference Keynote Poster
Design a modern tech conference poster. Top-left headline "BUILD 2026" in a heavy geometric sans, white; beneath it a short subline "THE FUTURE, SHIPPED" in medium weight; a small footer line "MARCH 12 · AUSTIN".
Background is a smooth dark-to-indigo gradient with a faint 3D wireframe globe glowing on the right, thin neon-cyan grid lines receding into depth. Clean corporate-futurist style, sharp edges, lots of breathing room. Color palette: near-black, indigo, neon cyan, white text.
Aspect ratio 3:4, 2K.Why it works: Three short, separately-quoted lines give a clear hierarchy Nano Banana can space correctly instead of one crowded block.
4. Vintage Travel Poster
Create a vintage travel poster with the destination name "AMALFI" set large across the lower third in an elegant tall serif, cream on a colored band, and a small tagline "COAST OF LIGHT" above it in a light italic.
Illustrate stacked pastel cliffside houses above a turquoise sea, a small sailboat, midday Mediterranean sun with long soft shadows. Flat mid-century illustration, screen-print texture, gentle color banding. Color palette: turquoise, terracotta, cream, sage green.
Aspect ratio 2:3, 4K.Best for: Wall-art and tourism posters where a single place-name is the hero and needs to be spelled perfectly.
Social media quote graphics
Four prompts for feed-ready quote cards. Keep the quote short, quote it exactly, name the font, and use a 4:5 or 1:1 frame at 2K. Generate these on Nano Banana 2 for the cleanest lettering.
5. Bold Quote Card for Instagram
Make an Instagram quote graphic. The quote "DONE IS BETTER THAN PERFECT" is set in a heavy bold sans-serif, broken across three centered lines, filling most of the frame; a small credit line "— unknown" sits beneath in light italic.
Flat solid deep-teal background, one thin rule under the quote, comfortable margins on all sides. Clean, modern, high-contrast typographic layout, no imagery. Color palette: deep teal background, off-white text, single coral accent rule.
Aspect ratio 4:5, 2K.Why it works: Breaking a short ALL-CAPS quote across a few lines keeps every element inside the reliable 1–4 word range while still filling the card.
6. Soft Pastel Motivational Post
Design a calm motivational post with the words "KEEP GOING" set large in a friendly rounded sans, warm brown, centered, and a small subline "one step at a time" beneath in a handwritten script.
Soft pastel background with a gentle peach-to-lilac gradient, a few loose hand-drawn leaf doodles in the corners, lots of airy space. Soft, wholesome, wellness-brand aesthetic, no photographic elements. Color palette: peach, lilac, cream, warm brown text.
Aspect ratio 4:5, 2K.Best for: Wellness and lifestyle feeds where a two-word headline plus a soft script subline sets the mood.
7. Carousel Cover With Big Number
Design a carousel cover slide. A huge numeral "7" fills the left half in an ultra-bold sans; to its right, stacked text "HABITS THAT STICK" in a tight bold sans, and a tiny footer "SWIPE →".
Solid mustard background, the big number in deep navy, a thin navy border framing the slide. Punchy editorial social layout, strong contrast, clean grid. Color palette: mustard, deep navy, white accents.
Aspect ratio 4:5, 2K.Why it works: A single giant numeral plus a 3-word title gives an instantly scannable cover, and Nano Banana renders both digit and words cleanly.
8. Podcast Episode Quote Graphic
Create a podcast episode promo. A pulled quote "GROWTH IS UNCOMFORTABLE" is set large in a bold high-contrast serif, centered; a small tag "EPISODE 42" sits top-left and a short line "The Deep Work Show" runs along the bottom in a clean sans.
Dark plum background with a faint audio-waveform strip glowing behind the quote, a small circular headshot placeholder in the lower-right corner. Modern, premium podcast branding. Color palette: dark plum, soft gold text, muted rose waveform.
Aspect ratio 1:1, 2K.Best for: Shareable episode cards — the quote, episode number, and show name each get their own quoted slot.
Ad creatives & banners
Four prompts for promos that sell. Lead with the offer text, quote the price or code exactly, and pick the frame for the placement — 16:9 or 4:3 banners, 4:5 feed ads, 9:16 stories.
9. Product Sale Banner Ad
Design a web banner ad. The headline "SUMMER SALE" is set left-aligned in a heavy bold sans, white; below it a large line "50% OFF" in an even bolder weight, and a rounded button that reads "SHOP NOW" bottom-left.
On the right, a single hero product — a pair of white sneakers — floats with a soft drop shadow on a bright coral background, a few confetti dots scattered around. Clean e-commerce ad style, strong contrast, product sharply lit. Color palette: coral, white text, black button.
Aspect ratio 16:9, 2K.Why it works: Naming the offer, discount, and button as three short quoted phrases keeps every word legible — critical when a typo in "50% OFF" kills the ad.
10. App Store Feature Ad
Create a vertical app promo. Top headline "TRACK EVERYTHING" in a modern medium-weight sans, white; a short subline "your day, one tap" beneath; a pill button "GET THE APP" near the bottom.
Center shows a single floating smartphone mockup with a clean dashboard UI, soft glow, on a smooth violet gradient background with subtle floating cards behind it. Polished product-launch aesthetic, crisp shadows, generous margins. Color palette: violet gradient, white text, mint accent button.
Aspect ratio 9:16, 2K.Best for: Story and Reels placements — the tall frame and short stacked lines fit the vertical slot cleanly.
11. Fashion Drop Announcement Ad
Design a fashion drop teaser. The words "NEW DROP" are set very large in a tall high-fashion serif, centered, ivory; a thin line "FRIDAY 10AM" runs beneath in spaced-out light caps.
A model in a minimalist beige coat stands off-center against a seamless studio backdrop, soft three-point softbox lighting, subtle film grain. Editorial fashion-campaign look, muted and expensive. Color palette: warm beige, ivory text, soft taupe.
Aspect ratio 4:5, 2K.Why it works: A two-word hero headline in a named high-fashion serif reads as premium and stays perfectly spelled at large size.
12. Coupon / Promo Code Graphic
Create a promo-code graphic. Center headline "TAKE 20% OFF" in a bold sans, then a dashed-border coupon box containing the code "SAVE20" in a chunky monospace, and a small line "code at checkout" below.
Bright mint background with a faint dotted ticket-edge motif around the frame, a small tag illustration in one corner. Clean, high-clarity promo layout, strong contrast so the code is unmissable. Color palette: mint, white coupon box, charcoal text.
Aspect ratio 1:1, 2K.Best for: Discount posts where the code must be readable — a short monospace code in its own box renders reliably. See more brand text in the logo design prompts.
Infographics & diagrams
Four prompts for graphics that carry several short labels. Keep each label under five words, quote them exactly, and generate on Nano Banana 2 — this is where clean multi-label rendering matters most. Use a 4:5 or 3:4 frame.
13. Three-Step Process Infographic
Design a three-step process infographic. A bold title "HOW IT WORKS" sits at the top in a heavy sans. Below, three numbered circles in a row, each with a short label: "1 SIGN UP", "2 UPLOAD", "3 SHARE", and a one-line caption under each in light gray.
Simple flat line icons above each label, thin connecting arrows between the circles, plenty of white space. Clean, corporate infographic style, flat color, no gradients. Color palette: white background, navy text, teal accent circles.
Aspect ratio 4:5, 2K.Why it works: Quoting each numbered step as its own short phrase keeps all three labels spelled right and evenly spaced — the classic infographic failure point.
14. Stat Highlight Infographic
Create a single-stat highlight graphic. A giant figure "87%" dominates the center in an ultra-bold sans; above it a small label "OF USERS AGREE" in caps, and below a short source line "2026 survey".
Solid deep-blue background, the big number in bright lime, a thin lime underline beneath the stat. Bold, data-report aesthetic, high contrast, minimal decoration. Color palette: deep blue, lime green, white text.
Aspect ratio 1:1, 2K.Best for: Report pull-outs and LinkedIn posts — one big number plus a short caption is the most reliable data layout.
15. Comparison Table Graphic
Design a simple comparison graphic titled "BASIC VS PRO" in a bold sans at the top. Two columns headed "BASIC" and "PRO"; each row a short feature label on the left with a check or cross in each column — rows read "STORAGE", "SUPPORT", "ANALYTICS".
Clean two-column card layout, the PRO column tinted to stand out, rounded corners, thin dividers between rows. Flat modern SaaS style, crisp icons. Color palette: white, soft gray, indigo highlight column, green checks, red crosses.
Aspect ratio 4:5, 2K.Why it works: Keeping every header and row label to one short word lets Nano Banana align a real table without garbling the type.
16. Labeled Diagram Explainer
Create a labeled cross-section diagram of a coffee plant seed. A clean central illustration with four thin leader lines pointing to parts, each ending in a short caps label: "OUTER SKIN", "PULP", "PARCHMENT", "BEAN".
Botanical-illustration style on a cream background, muted natural colors, a small title "ANATOMY OF A BEAN" top-left in a light serif. Textbook-clean, precise line work, evenly placed labels. Color palette: cream, sage, coffee brown, soft red.
Aspect ratio 3:4, 4K.Best for: Explainer and educational graphics — leader lines with short quoted labels keep a diagram readable.
Typographic art & lettering
Four prompts where the word is the image. Put one short word in quotes, describe the material and lighting, and let the type do the work. Use a 1:1 or 2:3 frame at 2K or 4K.
17. 3D Inflated Balloon Lettering
Render the single word "HELLO" as glossy inflated 3D balloon lettering, puffy rounded letterforms, soft studio reflections and a gentle rim light, floating slightly above a soft-shadowed surface.
Pastel-pink balloons on a clean cream background, subtle depth of field, playful and premium. Bright, cheerful 3D render, soft global illumination. Color palette: bubblegum pink letters, cream background, soft highlights.
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4K.Why it works: A single quoted word plus a clear material description gives Nano Banana one legible target, so the letterforms stay recognizable even when stylized.
18. Hand-Lettered Chalkboard Sign
Create a café chalkboard sign. The words "FRESH COFFEE" are hand-lettered in a mix of bold brush script and caps, centered, with a small "OPEN DAILY" beneath in a simpler chalk hand and a tiny coffee-cup doodle.
Textured black slate background with realistic chalk dust and slight smudging, decorative flourishes and a thin chalk border. Warm, artisanal hand-lettering style, cozy café mood. Color palette: black slate, white chalk, a touch of pale yellow.
Aspect ratio 2:3, 2K.Best for: Signage and menu-board headers where a hand-lettered look still needs to read cleanly.
19. Neon Sign Word Art
Render the phrase "STAY WILD" as a glowing neon sign in a flowing script, warm pink tubing with a realistic glow and soft light bleed, mounted on a dark textured brick wall.
Faint reflections on the bricks below, subtle haze, a couple of trailing wires at the corners. Moody nightlife photography look, shallow depth of field, shot as if on 35mm. Color palette: hot pink neon, teal secondary glow, dark brick.
Aspect ratio 3:2, 4K.Why it works: Two short words in a named script style let the neon glow read as real signage instead of a blurred smear.
20. Double-Exposure Type Poster
Create a double-exposure typographic poster. The word "ESCAPE" fills the frame in a massive bold slab serif; inside the letterforms, a misty pine-forest landscape shows through, while the area outside the letters stays flat off-white.
Crisp letter edges, the forest imagery contained cleanly within the type, a tiny footer line "wander often" bottom-center. Modern minimalist art-poster style, muted and atmospheric. Color palette: off-white, deep forest green, soft gray mist.
Aspect ratio 2:3, 4K.Best for: Art prints and covers — the big single word doubles as both headline and image mask.
Menus, invitations & cards
Four prompts for pieces with a handful of short lines. Quote each line, name an elegant font, and set a 2:3 or 3:4 card frame. Generate on Nano Banana 2 and ask for 4K if it's going to print.
21. Restaurant Menu Board
Design a small restaurant menu card. A title "THE KITCHEN" sits at the top in an elegant serif; below, a short "STARTERS" heading and three items each on one line — "SOUP OF THE DAY", "GARLIC BREAD", "HOUSE SALAD" — with a price to the right of each in a clean sans.
Warm cream paper texture, a thin decorative rule under the heading, a tiny sprig illustration in one corner, comfortable spacing. Refined, bistro-menu aesthetic. Color palette: cream, charcoal text, olive accent.
Aspect ratio 3:4, 4K.Why it works: Each menu line is quoted separately and kept short, so Nano Banana 2 sets a real, readable list rather than a smudge of fake words.
22. Wedding Invitation Card
Create an elegant wedding invitation. Centered names "MAYA & LEO" in a graceful high-contrast serif, above a short line "TOGETHER WITH FAMILY" in spaced light caps, and a date line "09 · 20 · 2026" at the bottom.
Soft ivory background with delicate hand-drawn eucalyptus sprigs framing the top and bottom corners, a thin gold border, lots of quiet space. Timeless, refined stationery style. Color palette: ivory, sage green, muted gold, charcoal text.
Aspect ratio 2:3, 4K.Best for: Wedding and formal stationery where the names and date must be spelled and set perfectly.
23. Birthday Party Invite
Design a fun kids' birthday invite. A big headline "PARTY TIME" in a bouncy rounded display font, then short lines "SATURDAY 3PM" and "12 MAPLE STREET", and a small "RSVP" tag at the bottom.
Bright confetti-scattered background, a cluster of balloons and a slice of cake illustration, playful and colorful. Cheerful, hand-crafted party-card style. Color palette: sky blue, sunshine yellow, coral, white text.
Aspect ratio 3:4, 2K.Why it works: A playful headline plus short address and time lines keeps every detail legible even in a busy, colorful layout.
24. Thank-You / Greeting Card
Create a minimalist greeting card. The words "THANK YOU" are centered in a large elegant modern serif, with a tiny handwritten subline "for everything" beneath in a light script.
Muted dusty-rose background, a single delicate line-drawn flower stem arching across the lower third, wide clean margins. Understated, premium stationery look. Color palette: dusty rose, cream text, soft terracotta accent.
Aspect ratio 3:4, 4K.Best for: Simple, giftable cards — two clean words plus a small script line is all it needs.
Once these feel natural, mix them: swap in your own quoted headline, keep the font, layout, and aspect-ratio lines, and regenerate. When a card is 80 percent right but one word is misspelled, don't start over — use a conversational edit to fix only that word. Keep the Nano Banana prompt cheat sheet nearby, and browse the full prompt roundup for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Nano Banana so good at text in images?
Nano Banana models were trained to render legible, correctly-spelled type instead of the garbled lettering most image models produce. It reads the exact words you put in quotes and lays them out as real typography, so a headline like "GRAND OPENING" comes back spelled right and cleanly set. For anything with words — posters, ads, quotes, infographics — this is its standout strength, especially the text-tuned Nano Banana 2 sibling.
Should I use Nano Banana Pro or Nano Banana 2 for text?
Use Nano Banana 2 whenever the image is text-heavy — multiple labels, paragraphs, menus, or infographics — because it has the best-in-class text rendering and is cheaper for the many tries text work needs. Use Nano Banana Pro (Google's Gemini 3 Pro Image, GA June 2026 at about $0.134 per image) when the layout is complex and you want it to reason about hierarchy, spacing, and a short headline before generating. Both share the same prompt text; you pick the model in the Gemini app or API.
How much text can Nano Banana render reliably?
Keep each text element under about five words, and one to four words in ALL-CAPS is the most reliable range. A poster with a short headline, a subhead, and a date line is well within reach; a dense paragraph of body copy is where mistakes creep in. Break long copy into a few short, quoted elements and name the font for each, rather than asking for one big block of running text.
How do I fix a single misspelled word without regenerating?
Use conversational editing. If the image is about 80 percent right, don't regenerate — describe only the change and say what must stay identical. For example: "Change the headline to read exactly 'SUMMER SALE' in the same font, size, and position; keep the background, colors, and every other element exactly the same." Naming the exact corrected word in quotes and locking everything else usually fixes the typo in one pass.
How do I get the exact font I want?
Name the font family and weight in the prompt and put that instruction near the start — for example "bold condensed grotesque sans-serif" or "high-contrast serif like a fashion magazine masthead." Describing the style (geometric, humanist, slab, script, monospace) plus the weight and case gets you close even when a specific typeface isn't matched. For an exact brand face, attach a reference image showing the type and ask it to match the lettering style.
Can Nano Banana handle multi-line or paragraph text?
Yes for a few short lines — a headline, subhead, and a call-to-action line render cleanly when each is quoted separately and given its place in the layout. For longer paragraphs, accuracy drops, so keep body copy short, quote it exactly, and specify the alignment and line breaks you want. If you need a lot of running text, generate the design with placeholder blocks and add the final paragraph in an editor.
Does it render non-English text?
It handles many Latin-script languages and common accented characters well when you quote the exact words, and it manages a range of non-Latin scripts better than older models — but always proofread the output character by character, since diacritics and less-common scripts are where errors appear. Quote the text exactly as it should read, name the font, and be ready to fix stray characters with a conversational edit.
What resolution should I ask for when the poster goes to print?
Nano Banana generates natively at 1K, 2K, and 4K, so ask explicitly for "4K" for anything printed at A3 or larger and "2K" for social, small posters, and web ads. State the aspect ratio too — 2:3 or 3:4 for standing posters, 4:5 or 9:16 for social, 16:9 for banners — so the composition and margins are right for the final size. Higher resolution also keeps small type crisp and readable in print.