Nano Banana trend: How Google Gemini’s AI is turning photos into realistic 3D figurines
The best part? It’s free, quick, and easy. All you need is a photo and a short text prompt
PTC Web Desk: You’ve probably come across countless AI-generated images online, but the latest “Nano Banana” trend is taking creativity to another level. Powered by Google’s Gemini, this viral feature lets users turn simple photos into tiny, ultra-realistic 3D figurines — resembling real collectible toys with acrylic bases and stylish packaging.
The best part? It’s free, quick, and easy. All you need is a photo and a short text prompt. Within seconds, Gemini generates a miniature figure of yourself, a celebrity, or even a pet. The realistic results, paired with toy-like packaging, have made it a massive hit on social media.
From everyday users to public figures like Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, everyone is experimenting with the trend, proudly sharing their miniature figurines online.
Why Nano Banana became famous
The trend exploded because it’s accessible to everyone — no advanced skills or paid tools required. The AI figurines can be displayed on desks, showcased on screens, or shared online, making them both personal and fun.
How to create your own Nano Banana figurine
Open Gemini: Go to Tools and select “Create Images.”
Upload a Photo: Choose an image of yourself, a celebrity, or even your pet.
Copy the Prompt: Use the given text to generate a realistic toy-style figurine.
"Create a 1/7 scale commercialised 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 modelling process of this figurine. Next to the computer screen is a toy packaging box, designed in a style reminiscent of high-quality collectable figures, printed with original artwork. The packaging features two-dimensional flat illustrations."
Paste and Generate : Click “Generate” and watch Gemini create your miniature figure.
Save or Share : Keep the image or share it on social media.