AI Transforms Photos into 3D Figurines: The ‘Nano Banana’ Trend Explained

Social media users are currently embracing the ‘Nano Banana’ trend, a digital movement focused on the creation of 3D figurines from photos. The trend utilizes Google’s new AI tool, Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, which is capable of transforming a photograph into a detailed 3D model. The AI tool is free to use, requiring no specialized design knowledge. The generated 3D models are remarkably sharp and preserve essential details, like facial expressions and clothing. Users are creating 3D models of various subjects, from themselves and their pets to celebrities and fictional characters. The process involves uploading an image to the tool, providing prompts, and generating a customized figurine. By using detailed and descriptive prompts, users can significantly enhance the realism of the 3D models. The trend makes digital creativity fun, accessible, and incredibly realistic for everyone.