How are users turning photos into 3D toys with Nano Banana?
Curious about Nano Banana? Learn how Google Gemini converts photos into 3D toy-like figurines going viral on Instagram and X.
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A new social media trend is drawing attention worldwide as users experiment with Google’s Nano Banana tool inside Gemini to turn photos into miniature 3D figurines. The feature has become one of the most shared creative experiments on Instagram and X this week.
Posts tagged with the “Nano Banana 3D figurine” trend show people converting personal images — including selfies, pets, family portraits, and landscapes — into collectible-style figures. The figures appear on transparent acrylic bases with mock packaging boxes, giving them the look of commercial merchandise.
Google Gemini’s official account highlighted the trend, writing on X: “From photo to figurine in just one prompt. Try a shot of yourself, a pet, or a favorite memory.” The post encouraged users to test the feature with different types of images, fueling widespread participation.
How the Nano Banana tool works
To begin, users log into Google Gemini through the app or website. After uploading a chosen photo, they enter a prompt to guide the design. A widely shared example asks Gemini to create a one-seventh scale figurine placed on a desk, accompanied by a packaging box styled like a collectible toy. Within seconds, the tool generates a finished image.
For better results, users are advised to upload sharp, high-resolution photos and to use detailed prompts describing the figurine’s appearance, setting, and packaging. Results can also be refined by adjusting the wording of the prompt.
The Nano Banana trend has gained traction because of its simplicity. Many find it easy to produce lifelike figurine images with just a few steps, and the results resemble professionally designed merchandise. Hashtags tied to the trend have pushed the content into viral territory, with millions of impressions reported across platforms.
Nano Banana runs on Gemini 2.5 Flash and is currently available free of charge. Its accessibility has contributed to the pace at which the trend has spread, with users from different countries posting their creations daily.
