What is the “Nano Banana” trend? How can I use AI to create 3D figurines from photos? Everything you must know

Have you tried the Google Gemini trend of Nano Banana 3D figurines?

AI systems are developing quickly, and every update feeds viral patterns. The most recent addition to that trend is the use of Google’s Nano Banana by social media users to create 3D figurines from photos. Millions of people have been enthralled with the trend on Instagram and X, inspiring many to share their artistic creations.

The ‘Nano Banana 3D figurine’ trend: what is it?

In a single prompt, go from photo to figurine style. Thanks to nano-banana in Gemini, people are enjoying creating images of personalized miniature figures from their photos. A tweet from Google Gemini’s official X handle says, “Try a picture of yourself, a cool nature photo, a family photo, or a picture of your dog.”

Because social media users can use it to achieve visually stunning results with a few easy steps, the trend has grown quickly. People are creating tiny, realistic figurines and placing them in realistic environments as part of this trend. Furthermore, the figurines are displayed next to intricate packaging mockups and on acrylic bases, creating an appearance reminiscent of commercial collectible figures.

How can the “Nano Banana” trend be used? A detailed guide:

Step 2: Upload an image. HT.com used an image of a dog from a free photo platform to create a 3D figurine.

Step 3: Once the image is uploaded, enter the prompt. Google Gemini also shared the best prompt to use on X.

What prompt can I use?

Make a realistic, 1/7 scale commercial figurine of the characters in the image set in an authentic setting. On the desk of a computer, the figurine is set. The figurine’s transparent acrylic base is round and devoid of any text. This figurine’s 3D modeling process is the content displayed on the computer screen. There is a toy packaging box next to the computer screen that is printed with original artwork and has a design reminiscent of premium collectible figures. Two-dimensional flat illustrations can be seen on the packaging.

Step 4: Click generate and wait for the AI tool to create a 3D figurine within seconds. If you are not satisfied, you can use personalised prompts to refine the result.

This is the image that Google Gemini produced for HT.com.

Nano Banana tips and tricks:

1. Use sharp, high-quality images for better results
2. If you want your 3D figurine to look a certain way, be specific with your prompts
3. If you’re sharing your result on social media, use trending hashtags for more visibility

Nano Banana: Is it free?

Yes, you can use Nano Banana for free. Gemini 2.5 Flash powers this AI image editor.