The Google Gemini Nano Banana AI saree trend is taking over social media; here’s how you can be a part of it

The power of technology is such that with the right prompts and commands, you can convert an image into almost anything, and the recent Nano Banana saree trend has got people retouching their regular pictures into an airbrushed, flawless version– straight out of their nostalgia dreams.

The tool, powered by Google’s AI chatbot Gemini, also allows users to make a 3D model of themselves from a simple 2D image, giving it a realistic feel. The tool is free to use for all, and actors and celebrities have wasted no time jumping on the bandwagon. Here’s Sonakshi Sinha trying her hand at this trend:

The images show her clad in a simple red saree, a white floral salwar kameez set holding a puppy, sitting on a bench reading in a blue polka dotted saree, and a red silk saree with jewellery to amp up her retro look.

How can you use this tool?

Here’s a step-by-step guide:

For the saree image:

Step 1: Open Google Gemini (or Google AI Studio).

Step 2: Upload the photo you want to transform.

Step 3: Paste this prompt into the text box:

Convert, 4k HD realistic, A stunning portrait of a young Indian woman with long, dark, wavy hair cascading over her shoulders. She is wearing a translucent, elegant red saree draped over one shoulder, revealing a fitted blouse underneath. White flowers are tucked behind her right ear. She is looking slightly to her right, with a soft, serene expression. I want the same face as I uploaded, no alteration, 100 percent same. The background is a plain, warm-toned wall, illuminated by a warm light source from the right, creating a distinct, soft-edged shadow of her profile and hair on the wall behind her. The overall mood is retro and artistic.

Step 4: Click Generate and wait a few seconds for your image.

Step 5: Review the result. If you’re not satisfied, adjust the prompt or try another photo.

For the 3D figurine:

Step 1: Open Google Gemini (or Google AI Studio).

Step 2: Upload the photo you want to transform into a figurine.

Step 3: Paste this prompt into the text box:

“Create a 1/7 scale commercialised figurine of the characters in the picture, in a realistic style, in a real environment. The figurine is placed on a computer desk. The figurine has a round transparent acrylic base, with no text on the base. The content on the computer screen is a 3D modelling process of this figurine. Next to the computer screen is a toy packaging box, designed in a style reminiscent of high-quality collectible figures, printed with original artwork. The packaging features two-dimensional flat illustrations.”

Step 4: Click Generate and wait a few seconds for your 3D figurine image.

Step 5: Review the result. If you’re not satisfied, adjust the prompt or try another photo.

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