Nano Image Generator
Generate images using Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Preview) for any visual asset needs.
Requirements
Set the GEMINI_API_KEY environment variable. Get a key at: https://aistudio.google.com/apikey
Quick Start
bash
python scripts/generate_image.py "A friendly robot mascot waving" --output ./assets/mascot.png
Script Usage
bash
python scripts/generate_image.py <prompt> --output <path> [options]
Required:
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prompt- Image description - •
--output, -o- Output file path
Options:
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--aspect, -a- Aspect ratio (default:1:1)- •Square:
1:1 - •Portrait:
2:3,3:4,4:5,9:16 - •Landscape:
3:2,4:3,5:4,16:9,21:9
- •Square:
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--size, -s- Resolution:1K,2K(default),4K
Workflow
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Determine output location - Place images where contextually appropriate:
- •App icons →
./assets/icons/or./public/icons/ - •Marketing →
./marketing/or./assets/images/ - •UI elements →
./src/assets/or./public/images/ - •General →
./generated/
- •App icons →
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Craft effective prompts - Be specific and descriptive:
- •Include style: "flat design", "3D rendered", "watercolor", "minimalist"
- •Include context: "for a mobile app", "website hero image", "social media post"
- •Include details: colors, mood, composition
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Choose appropriate settings:
- •Icons/logos →
--aspect 1:1 - •Banners/headers →
--aspect 16:9 - •Mobile screens →
--aspect 9:16 - •Photos →
--aspect 3:2or4:3
- •Icons/logos →
Examples
App icon:
bash
python scripts/generate_image.py "Minimalist flat design app icon of a lightning bolt, purple gradient background, modern iOS style" \ --output ./assets/app-icon.png --aspect 1:1
Marketing banner:
bash
python scripts/generate_image.py "Professional website hero banner for a productivity app, abstract geometric shapes, blue and white color scheme, modern and clean" \ --output ./public/images/hero-banner.png --aspect 16:9
High-quality illustration:
bash
python scripts/generate_image.py "Detailed isometric illustration of a cozy home office setup with plants, warm lighting, digital art style" \ --output ./assets/illustrations/office.png --size 4K
Prompt Tips
- •Be specific - "A red apple on a wooden table" vs "an apple"
- •Include style - "in the style of pixel art" or "photorealistic"
- •Mention purpose - "for a children's book" affects the output style
- •Describe composition - "centered", "rule of thirds", "close-up"
- •Specify colors - Explicit color palettes yield better results
- •Avoid - Don't ask for text in images (use overlays instead)