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How to Quickly Access Nano Banana Pro via Replicate with Python

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Ever wanted to experiment with AI-powered image editing without setting up heavy frameworks?
Nano Banana Pro on Replicate lets you do exactly that — a lightweight, fast, and surprisingly realistic AI model for image processing.

In this post, I’ll show you how to quickly access Nano Banana Pro using Python in just a few lines of code.

Why Nano Banana Pro?

Nano Banana Pro is great for:

  • Removing watermarks
  • Subtle image enhancements
  • Preserving natural textures
  • Quick experimentation without GPU setup

It’s perfect for developers who want to integrate AI image editing into their projects without a steep learning curve.

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Quick Python Setup

First, make sure you have Python 3 installed. Then, install the Replicate client:

pip install replicate
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Next, get your Replicate API token and export it:

export REPLICATE_API_TOKEN="your_api_token_here"
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Accessing Nano Banana Pro

Here’s a minimal Python example to run the model:

import replicate

# Initialize the model
model = replicate.models.get("google/nano-banana-pro")
version = model.versions.get("latest")

# Run the model
output_url = version.predict(
    image="input.jpg",
    prompt="Enhance the image, remove watermark, preserve realistic textures"
)

print("Processed image URL:", output_url)
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This will return a URL pointing to your processed image. You can download it or directly display it in your app.

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Tips for Better Results

  • Use clear prompts describing your goal (e.g., “remove watermark”, “enhance details”)
  • For batch processing, loop through your image files
  • Adjust model parameters if needed for higher quality or speed

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Possible Applications

  • Content creation and editing for social media
  • Quick demo tools for designers
  • Prototype AI-enhanced photo editors

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Try It Yourself

Check out the model and experiment online: Nano Banana Pro on VDraw

No GPU setup, no complex dependencies — just Python and a few lines of code to see AI image editing in action.

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