Everything you need to get started with Nano Banana AI Photoshop plugin. Installation guides, troubleshooting, and pro tips.
Download the plugin file by clicking the button above
Double-click the .ccx file to install using Adobe Creative Cloud
Open Photoshop and find the Nano Banana panel open or under the "Plugins" menu
Create your free Astria account to get API access
Enter your API key in the plugin and start creating!
New version with SeeDream 4.0 - 4K edits and layer masking available
New CCX/UXP panel version of the plugin added
Use multiple reference images to guide the AI how to edit the image.
Fast generation with extras like Use Foreground Color and Reference Image (now available on both Windows and macOS 🎉)
Context-aware edits, typography, lighting
Mention material, color, lighting. Prompts in Flux Kontext need to be more specific than Nano Banana.
Make selections slightly larger or softer to give the models more context.
Try both Flux Kontext Pro and Max: Pro for most cases, Max for typography
Try drawing a sketch, and then let Nano Banana make something out of it. Very impressive results!
Use Upscale if the generated area feels too small or soft.
Rename the CCX file to ZIP, then extract it into a directory "ee0f4287_PS", and copy it to Photoshop Plugins directory.
Windows firewall or Antivirus blocking requests - adjust settings to allow Astria API.
Additionally make sure your Photoshop version is 26+ in the Photoshop About page.
Update Creative Cloud & Photoshop, restart computer, then try installing again
For more installation issues - some users have reported uninstall Photoshop and then install from scratch resolved the problem
Each Nano Banana edit costs approximately 4¢ through your Astria account. Flux Kontext pricing varies by model (Pro/Max/Dev).
Yes, you need an active Adobe Photoshop subscription. The plugin runs inside Adobe Photoshop and requires Photoshop 2023 (v24) or later.
Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash) is faster and great for natural edits with reference images. Flux Kontext (Pro/Max/Dev) excels at context-aware edits, typography, and complex lighting scenarios.
Yes! Reference image support is now available on both Windows and macOS. You can use multiple reference images to guide the AI editing process.
Make sure you've installed the .ccx file through Adobe Creative Cloud. If it still doesn't appear, try restarting Photoshop or look under Window > Extensions > Nano Banana.
Yes, selected image areas are sent to Astria's secure servers for AI processing. Images are processed and then deleted according to Astria's privacy policy. No images are stored permanently.
Astria works on a pay-per-use basis, not a subscription. You only pay for the edits you generate. You can add credits to your account as needed.
With SeeDream 4.0, you can now process 4K images. The plugin automatically handles different resolutions and optimizes for the best results.
Learn advanced techniques and get the most out of your plugin
Advanced Reference Image Techniques
Learn how to use multiple reference images effectively for complex edits.
Flux Kontext Pro Tips
Advanced techniques for lighting and material-aware edits with Flux Kontext.