Nano Banana Photoshop is an AI-powered Photoshop plugin that performs context-aware image generation directly inside the editing environment, supporting multiple AI models including GPT Image 2.
What is Nano Banana Photoshop?
It is a third-party plugin that adds AI image generation capabilities to Adobe Photoshop. It takes a user selection and a text prompt, then generates a new layer with AI-created content that blends with the surrounding image. The plugin runs on macOS and Windows (with limitations) and requires a Replicate API token for model access. Developed as an independent tool, it is not affiliated with Adobe or Nano Banana.
Key Features
- Multiple AI models — Choose from Nano Banana for fast edits, Flux Kontext for context-aware and typography tasks, Pro for most cases, and Max optimized for typography.
- Direct Photoshop integration — Installed as a script file (
.jsx), accessible via File > Scripts, eliminating the need for external applications. - Foreground Color and Reference Image — On macOS, use a foreground color or a reference image to guide generation; Reference Image is not available on Windows.
- Simple prompt-based editing — Enter short, specific prompts (e.g., material, color, lighting) and click Generate to produce results as new layers.
- Upscale option — Improve resolution of generated areas that appear too small or soft.
- Quick setup — Five-minute installation process: copy the script to Photoshop's Scripts folder, restart, and configure API token.
- Cost transparency — Pay only for image generation via Replicate (~$0.039 per image for Nano Banana model), with no subscription or usage limits.
Who is it for?
- Graphic designers — Enhance compositions with AI-generated elements without leaving Photoshop.
- Digital artists — Experiment with textures, patterns, and variations using prompts and selections.
- Photographers — Retouch or extend backgrounds and objects contextually while maintaining image coherence.
What can you do with Nano Banana Photoshop?
- Add objects or remove elements — Make a selection, describe what you want (or what to replace), and let the AI generate the content while blending with the surrounding area.
- Enhance typography — Use the Max model to generate or refine text elements contextually.
- Quick prototyping — Sketch ideas and let AI fill in details, using Pro or Flux Kontext models for realistic results.
How does it work?
First, set up a Replicate account and create an API token with at least $10 credit. Download the .jsx script file from the pricing page and copy it into Photoshop's Scripts folder. Restart Photoshop, open a document, go to File > Scripts > Nano-Banana-Flux-Kontext, paste your API token, and test the connection. Then, make a selection, enter a prompt, choose a model, and click Generate. The result appears as a new layer.
Pricing
The plugin is paid with a one-time purchase. Launch promo price is $8 (original $9.9). Additionally, each AI generation costs approximately $0.039 (Nano Banana model) through Replicate API charges; users must have a Replicate account with credit.
FAQ
Does the plugin work on Windows?
Yes, but with limitations. On Windows 10, command windows may briefly appear; on Windows 11 they stay hidden. Windows Security may occasionally block API calls. The Reference Image option is not available on Windows.
How much does it cost to generate images?
Each image generation costs roughly $0.039 for the Nano Banana model, plus any Replicate API fees. The plugin itself is a one-time purchase.
What version of Photoshop is required?
Adobe Photoshop CC 2020 or later, on macOS 10.14+ or Windows 10+.
What is the refund policy?
Not explicitly stated on the page; presumably contact support.
