List Models Command

List available Gemini image generation models with descriptions.

Usage

gemini-nano-banana-tool list-models

Output

Available Gemini Image Generation Models:
  • gemini-2.5-flash-image (default) - Fast, high-quality image generation
  • gemini-3-pro-image-preview - Advanced model with higher quality and more features

Model Details

Flash Model (gemini-2.5-flash-image)

Default Model

• Speed: Fast (seconds per image)
• Quality: High quality
• Resolution: Fixed ~1024p
• Cost: $0.00003 per token (~$0.039 per image)
• Reference Images: Up to 3
• Best For: Quick iterations, cost-effective production, high-volume generation

Pro Model (gemini-3-pro-image-preview)

Advanced Model

• Speed: Slower (better quality)
• Quality: Maximum quality
• Resolution: Variable (1K/2K/4K)
• Cost: $0.00012 per token (~$0.134-0.24 per image)
• Reference Images: Up to 14
• Best For: Professional assets, high-quality requirements, complex scenes

Usage with Generate Command

# Default Flash model
gemini-nano-banana-tool generate "Your prompt" -o output.png

# Pro model
gemini-nano-banana-tool generate "Your prompt" -o output.png \
  -m gemini-3-pro-image-preview

# Pro model with 4K resolution
gemini-nano-banana-tool generate "Your prompt" -o output.png \
  -m gemini-3-pro-image-preview -r 4K

Cost Comparison

Model	Typical Cost	Speed	Quality	Resolution
Flash	$0.039	Fast	High	Fixed ~1024p
Pro 1K/2K	$0.134	Medium	Higher	1K-2K
Pro 4K	$0.24	Slower	Maximum	Up to 4K

Choosing a Model

Use Flash when:

• Prototyping and testing
• High-volume generation
• Cost is a concern
• Speed matters

Use Pro when:

• Final production images
• Complex scenes with fine details
• Higher resolution needed
• Professional/commercial work