How to create AI images on WhatsApp using Gemini Nano Banana

The internet’s newest AI darling, Gemini Nano Banana, is no longer just a playground feature for power users. Thanks to Perplexity, you can now summon its mind-bending image edits straight from WhatsApp. Forget clunky apps or niche websites, the tech has officially entered your group chats. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide on how to create AI images on WhatsApp using Gemini Nano Banana.

Gemini Nano Banana: From sarees to shaved heads

Nano Banana made headlines earlier this month for its eerie, hyper-realistic edits. Think 3D figurine-style portraits and AI-generated saree drapes that looked straight out of a couture photoshoot. Now, Perplexity CEO Arvind Srinivas has announced on LinkedIn that the AI has been baked into the company’s WhatsApp bot.

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He demoed it with a simple prompt, “make me bald”. Within seconds, the bot served up a seamless edit. Speed and polish are its biggest advantage, and whether you’re opening the Gemini app or just pinging it on WhatsApp, the response time is almost identical.

How to create Gemini Nano Banana AI images on WhatsApp

Getting started doesn’t take a developer brain. All you need is WhatsApp and a spark of imagination. Here’s the drill:

Step 1: Search for and add the Perplexity bot (+18334363285)
Step 2: Upload the photo you want to transform
Step 3: Type your prompt, it can be as basic or as wild as you like
Step 4: Wait a few seconds for your fresh, AI-tweaked image to drop back into chat
Step 5: Save it, post it, or throw it into your meme arsenal

The output will always depend on how sharp your prompts are, but even casual inputs should give good enough results. It’s the kind of seamless AI upgrade that turns everyday messaging into a creative canvas. Are you excited to try it out? Let us know some of the best prompts you have tried in the comments section!