Reference editing

AI Image Editor for cleaner, faster revision loops

Upload a reference, describe the change, and keep the rest of the composition intact. This page is built for ad variants, product cleanup, and detail edits that need control rather than surprise.

Reference editing
Banana Studio
Reference-led
Start from the source image instead of rebuilding the whole scene.
Change control
Keep character, layout, or product structure more stable between versions.
Best for

Editing tasks where accuracy matters more than novelty

Product cleanup

Swap backgrounds, improve lighting, or fix packshot details for storefronts and ads.

Creative variants

Spin one hero asset into multiple campaign directions without restarting the composition.

Retouching by prompt

Handle color, scene, wardrobe, props, or styling changes through natural-language instructions.

Small-batch review

Use clear credit estimates to test revisions before you commit to wider production.

Common moves

What teams usually edit here

Replace the background

Move a product, portrait, or packshot into a new scene while keeping the subject clean.

Reference-first change

Change styling or props

Update wardrobe, accessories, packaging, or set dressing from a single source image.

Prompt-based refinement

Generate controlled variations

Keep the same subject and composition direction across multiple ad or social versions.

Variation workflow
Use it well

Three habits that improve image-edit results

Be explicit about what must stay unchanged before you describe what should move or disappear.
Use the model comparison pages when you need to trade speed against polish.
Run the first pass with a narrow prompt, then refine once the composition is stable.
Image editor FAQ

Questions about prompt-based photo editing

Editing workflow

This page is optimized for editing intent, but the underlying AI Image workspace still lets you switch into prompt-led generation when you need it.

Clean product shots, portraits, interior scenes, and social creatives work well, especially when the subject is clearly visible and the change request is specific.

Nano Banana is better for speed and iteration. Nano Banana Pro is the better choice when typography, detail quality, or higher-resolution output matter.