Google Gemini’s recently launched Nano Banana feature has taken over social media, breathing new life into the Ghibli art trend. From 3D-style figurines to enhancing a simple selfie, the AI image editing feature provides exactly what users crave to post on social media platforms.
With over 23 million downloads in just two weeks, this new trend of image generation using artificial intelligence has achieved a landmark for Google to stay ahead of its competitors. The Gemini app currently holds the top position on the App Store and Google Play Store.
Google Gemini’s new AI image editing tool modifies simple photos into hyper-polished 3D figurine-style portraits. Unlike other editing interfaces, this model offers improved consistency and realism in preserving facial features. Users are also utilizing this tool for complex procedures, like adjusting clothing and changing backgrounds.
Social media is abuzz with Nano Banana’s Saree trend. Users can now embellish themselves in a vintage '90s saree-clad, polished look. One major reason behind the immense popularity of this trend among smartphone users is the precision with which it captures key features of the subject. This makes the outcome recognizable at first glance after beautification.
The craze for AI-powered images has gone viral across social media platforms, with users, celebrities, and influencers generating millions of visual posts. “Image creation and editing are free for everyone in the Gemini app. Give it a try and share your results below or tag us. We’ll add some examples from our community to the thread!” Google Gemini App said on X.
A few months ago, ChatGPT made headlines for the Ghibli trend, which allowed users to create dreamy, anime-like images. The data collected between August 26 and September 9 shows that the Google Gemini app has received over 23 million app downloads. During this period, over 500 million images were generated using this tool. The numbers talk about the influence of users and the virality of this trend.
Open the Google Gemini app on your smartphone
Click on the image feature with the banana emoji
Now, click on the plus icon to upload an image for editing
Write the prompt in the text, highlighting the preference (3D toy figurine, Saree trend, background change, and so on)
Gemini will take a few seconds or minutes to process and generate the desired image
Once done, download or save the image to the device.
Gemini also serves as a conversational AI assistant, integrating search, productivity tools, and creative functions within one platform. Professional creators and everyday users alike prefer this all-in-one approach.
Using the free version, one can generate 100 AI-edited images. A monthly subscription of $19.99 allows users to generate 1,000 images daily. With popular and easily accessible tools like Search, Maps, and Chrome, Google’s own ecosystem continues to sit comfortably in the top 15.