Top pick
Nano Banana
Image, Logo & Design4.6
Google's image model. Describe an edit and faces and products stay the same.
Best for: Editing photos by describing the change
Top picks
Best AI photo editor
An AI photo editor changes a photo when you describe the change, like "swap the background for a beach" or "remove the person on the left".
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Why Nano Banana is the top pick
It's one of the best image models around, the strongest at editing without losing a likeness, and you can try it free in the Gemini app.
- One of the best image models available, and the strongest at editing a photo while keeping the face or product exactly the same.
- Free to try in the Gemini app. Google AI Pro raises the limits and adds Nano Banana Pro for the best quality and 4K.
- Developers pay about 7 US cents an image for Nano Banana 2 and 13 cents for Pro on the Gemini API, half that in batch.
- Midjourney still wins on artistic style. Pick Nano Banana for realism, edits and anything that has to look like your real product.
Other tools that do this job
Make and edit images inside ChatGPT by describing what you want, words included.
The standard photo editor, with Generative Fill to add or remove things by typing.
Phone-first photo and video editor with stickers, templates and dozens of AI models.
Questions
What is the best AI photo editor?
Nano Banana is the top pick. It's one of the best image models around, the strongest at editing without losing a likeness, and you can try it free in the Gemini app.
Is there a free AI photo editor?
Yes. Nano Banana has a free option. There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $19.99/mo.
How much does Nano Banana cost?
There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $19.99/mo.
What are the alternatives to Nano Banana?
Other good options are ChatGPT Images, Adobe Photoshop and Picsart. ChatGPT Images is best for mockups and signage with real text.