AI Image Editing: Transform Your Photos with Nano Banana
What Is AI Image Editing?
AI image editing uses machine learning models to transform, enhance, and manipulate images based on natural language instructions. Unlike traditional photo editing tools that require manual adjustments, AI editors understand your intent from a text description and apply complex edits automatically.
With AI image editing, you can change backgrounds, alter styles, modify objects, and enhance quality — all from a simple text prompt.
Meet the Nano Banana Models
PixelByte offers two powerful AI image editing models in the Nano Banana family:
Nano Banana
- Fast and efficient image editing
- Ideal for quick edits and batch processing
- Supports style transfer, color adjustments, and object modifications
- Cost-effective for high-volume use cases
- Great balance between speed and quality
Nano Banana Pro
- Premium quality image editing
- Advanced understanding of complex editing instructions
- Superior handling of fine details and textures
- Better consistency with photorealistic outputs
- Recommended for professional and commercial use
Both models use the edit-image capability and accept an input image along with a text prompt describing the desired edit.
What Can You Do with AI Image Editing?
Background Replacement
Transform any photo by swapping its background entirely. Perfect for:
- Product photography — place products in professional settings
- Portrait editing — change the scene behind a subject
- Real estate — enhance property photos with ideal surroundings
Style Transfer
Apply artistic styles to your photos:
- Convert photos to watercolor, oil painting, or sketch styles
- Apply cinematic color grading
- Create vintage or retro looks
Object Modification
Edit specific elements within an image:
- Change clothing colors or patterns
- Add or remove accessories
- Modify environmental elements like weather or lighting
Image Enhancement
Improve overall image quality:
- Upscale low-resolution images
- Fix lighting and exposure issues
- Sharpen blurry details
Resolution Options and Pricing
PixelByte offers flexible resolution options for image editing:
| Resolution | Best For | Relative Cost | |---|---|---| | 512x512 | Thumbnails, previews | Lowest | | 1024x1024 | Social media, web content | Standard | | 2048x2048 | Print, high-quality displays | Premium |
Pricing is per-request and varies by model and resolution. Nano Banana offers a more affordable option for high-volume processing, while Nano Banana Pro provides premium quality at a higher price point. Check the pricing page for current rates.
API Usage Example
Here's how to edit an image using the PixelByte API:
Using curl
curl -X POST https://api.pixelbyte.app/v1/jobs/submit \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "nano-banana-pro",
"input": {
"prompt": "Replace the background with a tropical beach at sunset, keep the subject unchanged",
"imageUrl": "https://your-storage.com/photos/portrait.jpg",
"width": 1024,
"height": 1024
}
}'
Using Python
import requests
response = requests.post(
"https://api.pixelbyte.app/v1/jobs/submit",
headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"},
json={
"model": "nano-banana-pro",
"input": {
"prompt": "Change the style to studio ghibli anime, keep the composition",
"imageUrl": "https://your-storage.com/photos/landscape.jpg",
"width": 1024,
"height": 1024
}
}
)
job = response.json()
print(f"Edit job created: {job['id']}")
Tips for Better Results
Getting the best results from AI image editing comes down to prompt quality. Here are some tips:
- Be specific: Instead of "make it look better", try "increase contrast, add warm golden lighting, sharpen the subject"
- Describe what to keep: Mention elements you want preserved — "keep the subject's face unchanged"
- Reference styles: Use specific art styles or references — "studio ghibli style" or "cinematic color grading like Blade Runner"
- Iterate: Start with a basic edit and refine with follow-up requests
- Use high-quality inputs: Better input images lead to better edited outputs
Get Started Today
AI image editing with Nano Banana makes professional-grade photo editing accessible to everyone. Whether you're a developer building an editing app, a marketer creating visual content, or a photographer looking for AI-assisted workflows, the PixelByte API has you covered.
- Sign up at pixelbyte.app
- Browse available models in the catalog
- Start editing with the
edit-imagecapability - Scale your workflow with webhooks and batch processing
Transform your images with the power of AI — one prompt at a time.