Is Nano Banana 2 Lite out yet?
Yes.
About Nano Banana 2 Lite
Google's lightweight generative-media (image) model in the Nano Banana line, made available to build with on 2026-06-30.
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Released via the API
June 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC
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Open detection source →Release timeline
- 2026-06-30 Official announcement or source
- 2026-07-01T06:40:58.814Z First official availability observed
- 2026-07-01T06:40:58.814Z Availability confirmed after the second check
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