Perplexity Brings Google’s Nano Banana AI Photo Editor to WhatsApp — Here’s How It Works
Perplexity has brought Google’s viral Nano Banana AI photo editor to WhatsApp. Now users can create saree edits, retro portraits, and more directly in the messaging app. Here’s how to use it.
Perplexity integrates Google Gemini Nano Banana AI photo editor into WhatsApp for instant edits.
The viral Google Gemini Nano Banana AI photo editor is now available on WhatsApp, thanks to AI startup Perplexity, co-founded by CEO Aravind Srinivas. The feature, already a global social media craze, is now more accessible than ever for millions of users.
Nano Banana Comes to WhatsApp
Perplexity confirmed that it has integrated Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash engine into its WhatsApp bot. This allows users to generate high-quality AI edits directly within the Meta-owned messaging app, without needing to switch to Google Gemini or AI Studio.
Srinivas reshared the announcement on X (formerly Twitter), sparking excitement among AI creators and everyday users alike.
How to Use Nano Banana on WhatsApp
Using Nano Banana on WhatsApp is simple:
- Open WhatsApp and start a chat with Perplexity’s bot at +1 (833) 436-3285.
- Upload the photo you want to edit.
- Add a detailed text prompt describing the transformation.
From Bollywood-style saree edits to cinematic 4K retro portraits, the AI will process your request and send back the finished image—just like in the Gemini app.
Is It Free?
Perplexity has not yet confirmed if the WhatsApp integration will remain free. Typically, Google offers limited free usage of its AI engines, with premium subscribers getting extended access. A similar pricing model is expected here.
Why It Matters in India
India is currently the largest market for Nano Banana, with the Gemini app topping charts on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Bringing the feature to WhatsApp—already India’s most-used messaging app—is expected to supercharge its popularity.
More Than Just Nano Banana
The Perplexity WhatsApp bot isn’t limited to photo edits. Like the standalone Perplexity app, it can also handle a variety of AI-driven tasks, making WhatsApp a new hub for AI-powered creativity and productivity.
With this rollout, millions of WhatsApp users can now join the Nano Banana trend instantly—turning everyday photos into viral, AI-crafted masterpieces with just a few taps.
