15 Viral Gemini Nano Banana Prompts: Free 3D Selfie & Vintage Filters 2025 | CraftAIWorld

Top 15 Gemini 'Nano Banana' Photo Prompts You Can Use Now

Upload & Turn Your Selfies Into Viral 3D Looks (Free + Easy)

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In just two weeks after its quiet rollout, Google's Gemini Nano Banana feature has taken the internet by storm, transforming over 500 million images and attracting a staggering 23 million new users. Social media feeds are now flooded with hyper-realistic 3D figurines, vintage Bollywood portraits, and cinematic masterpieces—all generated from simple selfies in a matter of seconds.

This isn't just another AI fad. The virality is fueled by a perfect storm: blazing speed (results appear in under 10 seconds), true accessibility (it's completely free within the Gemini app), and an uncanny ability to generate realistic, consistent, and share-worthy art that avoids the "uncanny valley" creepiness of older AI tools.

If you've been wondering how to join the trend but feel overwhelmed, you've come to the right place. We've dissected thousands of viral posts to bring you 15 copy-paste prompts that deliver stunning results every time. Let's dive in.

What is Gemini Nano Banana? A 60-Second Guide

Let's clear up the name first. "Nano Banana" is the affectionate, viral nickname for what is officially known as Gemini 2.5 Flash Image Generation. It's a new, lightweight multimodal model from Google that's integrated directly into the Gemini app and website.

In simple terms, it's a powerful AI that excels at understanding natural language and making incredibly targeted, consistent edits to the images you upload. You give it a photo and a text command, and it reimagines that photo based on your description.

The main feature that sets it apart from the rest—and the reason for its virality—is its unparalleled character consistency. While other tools typically have trouble keeping your facial features somewhat recognizable even as the style changes, Nano Banana is unbelievably good at keeping your likeness intact while freely transforming your character anywhere from a plastic toy to a character from a fantasy story or anything!

How to use Nano Banana: The Ultimate Beginner's Step-By-Step Guide

Using this viral tool is shockingly simple. If you can send a text message, you can create AI art. Here's how, in five easy steps:

1
Download & Access

Get the free Gemini app on iOS or Android. Alternatively, you can visit{" "} gemini.google.com {" "} using your computer/BYOD.
2
Upload

Open the app or site and click the icon in the chat box to upload an image (the tiny landscape photo). Select a clear high-resolution selfie or photo from your photo gallery.{" "} Pro Tip: Use a clear, well-lit image of your head with a simple background.
3
Prompt

That's where the magic happens. In the chat box, type or paste one of the prompts from our list below.
4
Generate

Hit enter. Wait just a few seconds as the AI works its magic. It will generate two images for you to select from.
5
Download & Share

After you choose your preferred image, it will be displayed in full size on your device. From there, you can save it to your device. you can also follow up with sharing your masterpiece on Instagram, Twitter, or even WhatsApp, at which point you will see the likes begin to accumulate in no time!

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15 Copy-Paste Prompts For Immediate Viral Success

Here is the main event. These prompts are categorized by the most popular viral trends and are crafted based on analysis of what actually works. Simply copy and paste them into Gemini after uploading your photo.

Category 1: 3D Figurine & Toy Styles (The Most Viral Trend)

This style creates a stunning, professional-grade collectible figure of yourself. It's arguably the most popular use of Nano Banana.

1 Prompt 1: The Collectible Figurine

"Create a 1/7 scale commercialized figurine of me, realistic style, on a computer desk, with a round transparent acrylic base. Next to it, add a toy packaging box printed with original artwork."

Why it works: This exact prompt structure went mega-viral for its incredible attention to detail, including the base and packaging, which sells the illusion of a real collectible.

2 Prompt 2: The Anime Model Kit

"Turn me into a highly detailed, unassembled anime-style model kit (Gundam/mecha style). Show the figurine pieces on injection molding plastic sprues, laid out in a box with technical line art and instructions in the background."

3 Prompt 3: The Vinyl Art Toy

"Turn me into a limited edition urban vinyl toy with a matte vinyl "urban" finish, with simple stylized features, placed on a clean/modern shelf with pastel background."

Category 2: Vintage & Bollywood Filters (Saree Trend)

This trend went viral on social media channels such as Instagram and even online forums, particularly in South Asian countries where users transformed themselves into iconic actress/film stars of the 90s.

4 Prompt 4: The 90s Bollywood Dream

"Turn me into a 90s Bollywood actress in a beautiful emerald green chiffon draped saree, standing on a marble balcony during the golden hour. Include soft grainy film texture, sexy dramatic winged eyeliner, and some favorable windblown hair in a warm filmic nostalgic filter."

Why it Works: The prompt is not vague. The specific colour of the saree (emerald green), fabric (chiffon), setting (balcony), and time of day (golden hour)- and even mentioning grain, all impact the likelihood for an authentic result.

5 Prompt 5: The Classic Star in Black and White

"Make me a monochromatic portrait of a classic black and white film icon. High contrast lighting, perfectly styled retro hair, pearl necklace, slightly soft focus, and pleasing subtle film grain."

6 Prompt 6: The Retro Disco Divа

"Picture me as a performer from the 1970s disco era. With a large, exaggerated head of hair, in a shiny sequined gown, under a glimmering disco ball with hyper energy studio lighting, and surrounded by fog."

Category 3: Fantasy & Character Transformations

The sky's the limit for you to stretch your mind in a whole new direction and characterization.

7 Prompt 7: The Fantasy Hero

"Picture me as a fictional elf character from a high-grossing fantasy film. With pointed ears, elaborate silver and leather armor, glowing eyes, in a magical forest with glowing bioluminescent flora and streams of magical light."

8 Prompt 8: The Cyberpunk Runner

"Picture me as a Cyberpunk runner character on a rainy, neon-filled Tokyo street at night. The character's depicted with cybernetic enhancements to the body, a reflective jacket, and a clear, visible interactive element appearing in the character's eyes."

9 Prompt 9: The Regency Era Royalty

"Turn me into royalty in a Regency era painting style. Dressed with an elaborate, embellished empire waist dress with lace details, posed in a grand library with soft buttery oil painting lighting with a dignified expression."

Category 4: Cinematic & Photographic Portraits

All prompts in this category are about simulating specific techniques of an expensive photographer or scene from film.

10 Prompt 10: The Wes Anderson Symmetry

"Create a portrait of me as if I were in a Wes Anderson movie. I would like the framing to be symmetrical, with pastel colors, in slow motion, and a deadpan expression on my face. I would like to be dressed in whimsical vintage style."

11 Prompt 11: The National Geographic Photographer

"Render an image of me as a National Geographic wildlife photographer in the savanna during sunset. I am holding a camera with a long lens and wearing a safari outfit. There is golden hour/dusty glowy light; the scene feels awe-inspiring."

12 Prompt 12: The Film Noir Detective

"Create a portrait of me as a character in a film noir of the 1940's. Utilize dramatic chiaroscuro lighting coming from a window blind. I am dressed in a trench coat and fedora, holding a glass of booze, in a smoky office. Black and white with high contrast."

Category 5: Artistic & Illustrated Styles

Become a living painting or a character from your favorite animated film.

13 Prompt 13: The Van Gogh Self-Portrait

"Reinterpret me as a portrait painted by Vincent van Gogh. Use his distinctive bold, dramatic brushstrokes, a swirling colorful background, and an expressive, textural impasto style."

14 Prompt 14: The Studio Ghibli Protagonist

"Anime style. Turn me into a main character from a Studio Ghibli film. Soft watercolor backgrounds, kind expressive eyes, detailed traditional Japanese clothing, and a magical, whimsical atmosphere."

15 Prompt 15: The Pop Art Icon

"Transform my image into a vibrant Andy Warhol-style pop art masterpiece. Use a bold color palette, high contrast, and repetitive silkscreen printing effects for a iconic, modern art look."

Pro Tips for Flawless Results: Lessons from Viral Creators

Getting a perfect image isn't just about the prompt. After researching countless tutorials and creator insights, here are the non-negotiable best practices.

Use High-Quality Photos

This is the #1 rule. Having clear data is critical in allowing AI to generate prompts the right way. You need to upload a clear, high-resolution headshot with your face visible in it. Please don't upload a picture with a group or any busy background or a low-lit headshot because that can change significant details about the image. Gemini has also indicated that they have difficulty generating images from group photos too.

Be Specific, Not Vague

"I want to look like a Bollywood actress" is a vague prompt, and you are likely to receive generic photo outputs. "I want to have 90's Bollywood actress hair, wearing a red silk saree, standing on a palatial balcony at sunset with dramatic lighting" is specific, but it is too long. Go for 3-4 important visual descriptors which can pack more punch and is way more succinct.

Know Your Modifiers

Modifying words are power words, you are describing quality and aesthetic. Words such as, "cinematic lighting," "photorealistic," "4k quality," "ultra-detailed," "soft bokeh background," "drama perspective," and "film grain" for example, indicate the quality of output you are asking the AI to produce.

Iterate and Refine

Don't be discouraged, if your first prompt doesn't produce the perfect image for you, don't give up. Either click the regenerate button or adjust the text prompts in tiny ways. Try tweaking: "blue saree," to "emerald green saree," or, "golden hour," instead of sunset for times when the sun just sets, versus sunrise or midday sunlight. Those small changes can impact the images significantly.

Add a Cultural Twist: Adapting Prompts for Heritage Styles

This is where you can create something truly unique. Take any prompt and infuse it with elements from your heritage or personal interests.

How to Adapt a Prompt:

Take the core of a prompt and add a cultural layer.

Example 1: Figurine Prompt + Culture

"Create a 1/7 scale figurine of me wearing a traditional Sindhi embroidered Ajrak pattern outfit, standing in front of intricate Mughal architecture with a transparent base."

Example 2: Fantasy Prompt + Culture

"Turn me into a deva or apsara from Hindu/Buddhist mythology, with traditional jewelry and silks, floating in a heavenly palace with ancient temple architecture."

Unique Heritage Prompt to Try:

"Create a photorealistic 3D model of me as a royal historical figure from the [Mughal/Victorian/Heian/Ancient Egyptian] era, wearing accurate, detailed traditional clothing and jewelry in a palace or temple setting with authentic props."

Your Turn to Go Viral

The barrier to creating stunning, personalized AI art is now zero. You have the tools, the prompts, and the know-how. There's no reason not to try.

Your Call to Action:

1
Pick one prompt from the list above—start with the 3D figurine or Bollywood prompt for a guaranteed win.
2
Upload your best selfie and paste the prompt.
3
Share your creation on social media!

We want to see what you create! Tag us and use the hashtag #MyCraftAIWorldLook for a chance to be featured on our social media pages. Let's build a gallery of incredible, creative transformations from this amazing community.

FAQ Section

Q Is Gemini Nano Banana free to use?

Yes, the core image generation features within the Gemini app and website are currently free to use.

Q Why does my face look distorted or weird in some results?

This is almost always related to the image you provided. AI does not perform well with low-quality images, busy backgrounds or images where you have difficulty viewing the face. We recommend you always use clear, high-quality headshots images with simple backgrounds and good lighting for the best results.

Q Can I use these AI images for commercial use?

In general, Google's terms allow for personal use and for limited commercial use. However, you MUST check the current Gemini Terms of Service and AI Product Terms for different limitations related to likeness use, trademarks, and other types of commercial use. Additionally, the rules related to AI images are not established yet.