How to Use Nano Banana in Photoshop: The Ultimate Guide
Are you stuck trying to figure out where the Nano Banana plugin is? Or how to use its advanced features?
You've installed the script, but now it's time to unlock its true power. Welcome to the official guide to mastering Nano Banana for Photoshop.
We'll cover everything from finding it in your pin bar to using it for professional-grade generative expand and reference image edits.
Quick Start: Find and Use Nano Banana in 60 Seconds
Download the .jsx file
Click here for $6.99 discount purchase of the script and plugin file. The file name is Banana-max.jsx.
Copy to Scripts folder
Copy it to your Photoshop Scripts folder: macOS: /Applications/Adobe Photoshop [version]/Presets/Scripts/ Windows: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop [version]\Presets\Scripts\
Restart Photoshop
Restart Photoshop to load the script.
Access the script
The script will show up under File → Scripts → Banana-max.
Make a selection
Make a selection in Photoshop using any selection tool.
Enter a prompt
Enter a short, specific prompt describing what you want to generate.
How to Use Nano Banana Instead of Adobe Firefly
You have Adobe Firefly, so why use Nano Banana? Simple: Control and Consistency.
Our script is designed to work with your existing layers, lighting, and shadows, giving you intuitive results that Firefly's "generative fill" often breaks.
Firefly
Good for generating new objects from scratch.
Nano Banana
Superior for editing and enhancing existing photos with realistic lighting, shadows, and material consistency.
Master Advanced Features: Expand & Reference Images
How to Use Nano Banana in Photoshop Expand
Don't just "fill"; intelligently expand your canvas. Use the crop tool to add empty space, select the empty area plus a small overlap of your original image, and let Nano Banana generate a seamless extension that matches the lighting and texture.
How to Use a Reference Image with Nano Banana
Want to match a specific style or material? Use the 'Reference Image' feature. Upload your reference (e.g., a photo of wet stone), select an area in your main image, and prompt "apply this material." Nano Banana will use the reference to guide the generation.
Using Nano Banana
We cover all versions of Photoshop and our script.
Photoshop Beta: Yes, Nano Banana is fully compatible with the latest Photoshop Beta builds.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I use Nano Banana inside of Photoshop?
Once installed, you can find it in your Window > Extensions menu or pinned to your main toolbar (the pin bar). Simply open the panel, select an area of your image, and type a prompt.
How is this different from Adobe's Generative Fill or Firefly?
Nano Banana is a specialized script focused on consistency. It excels at matching existing lighting, shadows, and materials, making it better for photo editing and compositing. Firefly is better for generating entirely new objects from scratch.
Can I use Nano Banana in the Photoshop Beta?
Yes, our script is fully compatible with the Photoshop Beta.
See It In Action
Watch how Nano Banana and Flux Kontext transforms your Photoshop workflow with AI-powered editing capabilities.