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I built a Nano Banana 2.1 workspace for generate + reference edit

I’m leony, an indie maker. I wanted one browser tab where I could draft with a text prompt, then switch to a model that accepts references for outfit changes, product scenes, or exact lettering — without bouncing between tools.

So I shipped Nano Banana 21: a workspace around Nano Banana 2.1 models.

What's in the workspace

  • Nano Banana 2 Lite — text-to-image for drafts and everyday visuals
  • Nano Banana Pro — reference-led edits with 1K / 2K / 4K options
  • Qwen Image 2.1 — multi-reference compositions, lettering, transparent PNG
  • GPT Image 2.5 — design assets, product scenes, selectable output settings

Credits are quoted before each task. Paid plans and credit packs include commercial use under the terms — confirm rights to your own inputs.

How I usually run a task

  1. Start with a short scene brief (subject + setting + lighting), not a keyword soup
  2. Generate a Lite draft
  3. If I need a change, upload the result (or a photo) into a reference model and spell out what to preserve vs change
  4. Check faces, labels, and quoted text before downloading

Try it

Live site: https://nanobanana21.co/

Feedback welcome — especially around reference workflows and credit clarity.

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