Nano Banana 2 Lite in Runway
Google's Nano Banana 2 Lite image model is now available in Runway, letting creators generate high-quality images at warp speed — start manually or prompt the Agent to use it.
Runway now supports Nano Banana 2 Lite — Google's lighter, lower-cost image model that delivers near-flagship quality in seconds, available to use directly or via Runway's Agent.
Fast, High-Quality Image Generation in Runway
Nano Banana 2 Lite brings a dramatically faster image creation workflow to Runway's already powerful creative suite. Designed as a lighter variant of Google's Nano Banana 2 model, it hits near-flagship image quality while generating results in a fraction of the time — purpose-built for creators who need speed without sacrificing visual fidelity.
Two Ways to Get Started
Runway gives you a choice: jump in yourself and start generating images directly, or hand the job to Runway's Agent and ask it to use Nano Banana 2 Lite. The Agent path is especially useful inside larger multi-step workflows where you want image generation to happen automatically as part of a bigger creative pipeline.
Why It Matters
For creators working inside Runway's suite — video, images, and 3D all in one place — adding a fast, cost-efficient image model means less waiting between iterations. Nano Banana 2 Lite is built for high-volume use: rapid drafts, visual variations, and creative exploration where churning through multiple options quickly is the whole point. It expands what Runway's Agent can do autonomously, without slowing down your overall production pace.
Sources: the announcement on X.