replace the drink in the image with a bubble tea , change the name on the bottle
Let's place some post modern style furniture in this room to furnish it, consider the layout and shape of the room, make reasonable placement of furnitures. Adds regular objects on furnitures as if someone actually lives here. make sure lighting can be casted on the furniture, keep it still as a realistic looking photograph.
rotate the head phone for 30 degrees, and reveal one side of it a bit. make the background completely white, no reflections in the bottom of the image, make the headphone larger in the image.
Let's add a line "The Crown & Anchor" below "weekend brews & beats" in sanserif font showing the bars name.
replace the drink in the image with a bubble tea , change the name on the bottle
Let's place some post modern style furniture in this room to furnish it, consider the layout and shape of the room, make reasonable placement of furnitures. Adds regular objects on furnitures as if someone actually lives here. make sure lighting can be casted on the furniture, keep it still as a realistic looking photograph.
rotate the head phone for 30 degrees, and reveal one side of it a bit. make the background completely white, no reflections in the bottom of the image, make the headphone larger in the image.
Let's add a line "The Crown & Anchor" below "weekend brews & beats" in sanserif font showing the bars name.
replace the drink in the image with a bubble tea , change the name on the bottle
Let's place some post modern style furniture in this room to furnish it, consider the layout and shape of the room, make reasonable placement of furnitures. Adds regular objects on furnitures as if someone actually lives here. make sure lighting can be casted on the furniture, keep it still as a realistic looking photograph.
rotate the head phone for 30 degrees, and reveal one side of it a bit. make the background completely white, no reflections in the bottom of the image, make the headphone larger in the image.
Let's add a line "The Crown & Anchor" below "weekend brews & beats" in sanserif font showing the bars name.
replace the drink in the image with a bubble tea , change the name on the bottle
Let's place some post modern style furniture in this room to furnish it, consider the layout and shape of the room, make reasonable placement of furnitures. Adds regular objects on furnitures as if someone actually lives here. make sure lighting can be casted on the furniture, keep it still as a realistic looking photograph.
rotate the head phone for 30 degrees, and reveal one side of it a bit. make the background completely white, no reflections in the bottom of the image, make the headphone larger in the image.
Let's add a line "The Crown & Anchor" below "weekend brews & beats" in sanserif font showing the bars name.
replace the drink in the image with a bubble tea , change the name on the bottle
Let's place some post modern style furniture in this room to furnish it, consider the layout and shape of the room, make reasonable placement of furnitures. Adds regular objects on furnitures as if someone actually lives here. make sure lighting can be casted on the furniture, keep it still as a realistic looking photograph.
rotate the head phone for 30 degrees, and reveal one side of it a bit. make the background completely white, no reflections in the bottom of the image, make the headphone larger in the image.
Let's add a line "The Crown & Anchor" below "weekend brews & beats" in sanserif font showing the bars name.
replace the drink in the image with a bubble tea , change the name on the bottle
Let's place some post modern style furniture in this room to furnish it, consider the layout and shape of the room, make reasonable placement of furnitures. Adds regular objects on furnitures as if someone actually lives here. make sure lighting can be casted on the furniture, keep it still as a realistic looking photograph.
rotate the head phone for 30 degrees, and reveal one side of it a bit. make the background completely white, no reflections in the bottom of the image, make the headphone larger in the image.
Let's add a line "The Crown & Anchor" below "weekend brews & beats" in sanserif font showing the bars name.
replace the drink in the image with a bubble tea , change the name on the bottle
Let's place some post modern style furniture in this room to furnish it, consider the layout and shape of the room, make reasonable placement of furnitures. Adds regular objects on furnitures as if someone actually lives here. make sure lighting can be casted on the furniture, keep it still as a realistic looking photograph.
rotate the head phone for 30 degrees, and reveal one side of it a bit. make the background completely white, no reflections in the bottom of the image, make the headphone larger in the image.
Let's add a line "The Crown & Anchor" below "weekend brews & beats" in sanserif font showing the bars name.
replace the drink in the image with a bubble tea , change the name on the bottle
Let's place some post modern style furniture in this room to furnish it, consider the layout and shape of the room, make reasonable placement of furnitures. Adds regular objects on furnitures as if someone actually lives here. make sure lighting can be casted on the furniture, keep it still as a realistic looking photograph.
rotate the head phone for 30 degrees, and reveal one side of it a bit. make the background completely white, no reflections in the bottom of the image, make the headphone larger in the image.
Let's add a line "The Crown & Anchor" below "weekend brews & beats" in sanserif font showing the bars name.
replace the drink in the image with a bubble tea , change the name on the bottle
Let's place some post modern style furniture in this room to furnish it, consider the layout and shape of the room, make reasonable placement of furnitures. Adds regular objects on furnitures as if someone actually lives here. make sure lighting can be casted on the furniture, keep it still as a realistic looking photograph.
rotate the head phone for 30 degrees, and reveal one side of it a bit. make the background completely white, no reflections in the bottom of the image, make the headphone larger in the image.
Let's add a line "The Crown & Anchor" below "weekend brews & beats" in sanserif font showing the bars name.
replace the drink in the image with a bubble tea , change the name on the bottle
Let's place some post modern style furniture in this room to furnish it, consider the layout and shape of the room, make reasonable placement of furnitures. Adds regular objects on furnitures as if someone actually lives here. make sure lighting can be casted on the furniture, keep it still as a realistic looking photograph.
rotate the head phone for 30 degrees, and reveal one side of it a bit. make the background completely white, no reflections in the bottom of the image, make the headphone larger in the image.
Let's add a line "The Crown & Anchor" below "weekend brews & beats" in sanserif font showing the bars name.

Which AI Image Model Should You Use? Complete Model Selection Guide

Choose the right AI image model for your project. Compare Nano Banana, GPT-4o, Midjourney, Flux, Seedream, and Qwen across different use cases. Get practical decision trees and recommendations for text-to-image generation, precision editing, and creative workflows.

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Which AI Image Model Should You Use? Complete Model Selection Guide

Choosing the right AI image model can make the difference between frustration and creative flow. Banana Designer gives you access to 6 powerful models—each with distinct strengths—so you can pick the best tool for every task.

This guide helps you understand when to use each model, with practical decision trees, comparison tables, and real-world examples.

📊 Quick Model Overview

ModelBest ForSpeedStrengthsLimitations
Nano BananaPrecision editing, local changes, realistic replacementsFastIntelligent understanding, seamless edits, context-awareSometimes it gets too accurate that it compomises on creativity
GPT-4oText rendering, complex instructions, multi-step tasksMediumFollows detailed prompts, good text rendering, versatileLess artistic than Midjourney
MidjourneyArtistic images, creative concepts, stunning visualsMediumBeautiful aesthetics, creative interpretation, rich detailsLess control over precise edits
FluxPhotorealistic images, product shots, architectural rendersFastRealistic textures, accurate lighting, clean compositionLess stylized than Midjourney
SeedreamHigh resolution with high realismFastFast generation, a more balanced modelLower detail than premium models
QwenChinese text rendering, multilingual content, regional stylesVery FastExcellent Chinese text, cultural context, cost-effective, really fast processingNewer model, evolving capabilities

🎯 Quick Decision Guide

Editing an existing image? → Use Nano Banana

Perfect for replacing furniture, changing materials, adjusting lighting, or merging reference images.

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Image to Image

Need text in the image?

  • English text → Use GPT-4o (signs, labels, complex layouts)
  • Chinese text → Use Qwen (native Chinese rendering, cultural context)

Generating without text?

  • Artistic/Beautiful → Use Midjourney (marketing, social media, wow-factor)
  • Realistic/Professional → Use Flux (product photos, architecture, clean shots)
  • Fast/High-volume → Use Qwen (concepts, testing, budget-friendly)
  • High-resolution → Use Seedream (detailed, balanced output)

🎨 Real-World Workflows

Interior Design: Multiple Furniture Options

Midjourney (base room) → Nano Banana (swap furniture) → Save 3 variations

Let's place some post modern style furniture in this room to furnish it, consider the layout and shape of the room, make reasonable placement of furnitures. Adds regular objects on furnitures as if someone actually lives here. make sure lighting can be casted on the furniture, keep it still as a realistic looking photograph.

Let's place some post modern style furniture in this room to furnish it, consider the layout and shape of the room, make reasonable placement of furnitures. Adds regular objects on furnitures as if someone actually lives here. make sure lighting can be casted on the furniture, keep it still as a realistic looking photograph.

Nano Banana•Image to Image2 credits

E-commerce: Product Hero Images

Qwen (fast concepts) → Flux (final quality) → Nano Banana (polish details)

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rotate the head phone for 30 degrees, and reveal one side of it a bit. make the background completely white, no reflections in the bottom of the image, make the headphone larger in the image.

Nano Banana•Image to Image2 credits

Marketing: Artistic Concepts

Midjourney (wow visuals) → Nano Banana (client edits)

Let's add a line "The Crown & Anchor" below "weekend brews & beats" in sanserif font showing the bars name.

Let's add a line "The Crown & Anchor" below "weekend brews & beats" in sanserif font showing the bars name.

Nano Banana•Image to Image2 credits

🔄 Advanced: Chain Multiple Models

Creative → Realistic: Midjourney → Nano Banana → Flux
(Beautiful concept → Adjust realism → Photographic polish)

Fast → Refined: Qwen → GPT-4o → Nano Banana
(Test 10 ideas → Pick top 3 → Final adjustments)

Reference-Based: Collect refs → Nano Banana → Flux
(Gather mood/style → Compose scene → Enhance lighting)

⚠️ Common Mistakes

❌ Don't✅ Do Instead
Midjourney for product photosUse Flux/Nano Banana (accurate over beautiful)
Qwen for final deliverablesUse Qwen for concepts, upgrade to Flux/Midjourney
Midjourney/Flux for local editsUse Nano Banana (built for editing)
Nano Banana without referencesUse Flux/Midjourney for pure text-to-image

💡 Pro Tips

Start Cheap, Upgrade Smart: Test on Qwen (1-1.5 credits) → Upgrade winners to Flux/Midjourney

Model-Specific Prompting:

  • Midjourney: Artistic language ("ethereal," "cinematic," "dramatic")
  • Flux: Technical details ("soft directional lighting," "shallow depth of field")
  • GPT-4o: Structured ("Left side: X. Right side: Y. Background: Z.")
  • Nano Banana: Precise edits ("Replace wooden chair with modern chair from reference")

Credit Budget Guide:

  • Qwen 1-1.5 credits (fastest, economical)
  • Nano Banana 2-3 credits (editing)
  • Seedream 2-3 credits (high-resolution)
  • Flux 2.5-5 credits (production quality)
  • GPT-4o 3-4 credits (complex tasks)
  • Midjourney Fast 4-8 credits (premium, fast)
  • Midjourney Relaxed 1.5 credits (same quality if you can wait)

🎯 Decision Flowchart Summary

START
  ↓
Are you editing an existing image?
  ├─ YES → Use Nano Banana
  └─ NO → Continue
       ↓
Do you need text in the image?
  ├─ YES → Chinese text? → Qwen : English text? → GPT-4o
  └─ NO → Continue
       ↓
What's your priority?
  ├─ Speed → Seedream
  ├─ Realism → Flux or Nano Banana (with references)
  ├─ Artistic → Midjourney
  └─ Balanced → Flux or GPT-4o

🎨 Using the Prompt Composer: Switch Models in Seconds

The Prompt Composer on the side of every article page lets you test any model instantly. Here's how to use it:

Prompt Composer UI

Prompt Composer Interface on Bananadesigner.com

How to Compare Models:

Step 1: Enter Your Prompt Type your description in the text area. Be as detailed or simple as you want—we'll optimize it for each model.

Step 2: Select Model Click the model dropdown to choose:

  • Nano Banana (for editing with uploaded images)
  • GPT-4o (for text in images)
  • Midjourney (for artistic beauty)
  • Flux (for realistic photos)
  • Seedream (for high-resolution)
  • Qwen (for speed and Chinese text) You will see the generation time and the description under each option to guide you.

Step 3: Adjust Settings

  • Aspect Ratio: Choose from common formats (1:1, 16:9, 9:16, etc.)
  • Advanced Options: For Flux, Midjourney, GPT-4o and Seedream, you will also see secondary options, each model's options are unique features provided by the model, choose them based on your need. Next to the generation button or inside the adanced options menu, you will see the cost of the option, note that if you change the ratio for Nano Banana or use image input for Qwen, the cost will change.

Composer's secondary options

Step 4: Generate and iterate Click Generate → Wait for result → Switch model → Generate again You can use the following tools on the generated result to iterate on your output.

Image Result Card Interface on Bananadesigner.com

Pro Workflow: Test the Same Prompt Across Models

  1. Write one good prompt
  2. Generate with Qwen (fast preview, 1 credit)
  3. If promising, generate with Flux (production quality, 3 credits)
  4. If needs artistic flair, try Midjourney (wow factor, 1.5-8 credits)
  5. Save the winner to your gallery

Tip: Use the history panel (right side) to compare your recent generations and see which model worked best.

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📝 Quick Reference Summary

Your GoalBest ModelWhy
Edit existing imageNano BananaContext-aware, precise local edits
English text in imageGPT-4oAccurate text rendering
Chinese text in imageQwenNative Chinese support
Beautiful/ArtisticMidjourneyStunning aesthetics, creative
Realistic/ProfessionalFluxPhotographic quality
Fast/High-volumeQwenSpeed + economy
High-resolutionSeedreamDetailed, balanced output

The Golden Rule: The best model matches your specific task—not just the most powerful one. Start cheap (Qwen), test fast, upgrade strategically (Flux/Midjourney), edit precisely (Nano Banana).

Now start using the Prompt Composer and test these models yourself! 🎨

Add your prompt or example prompts from the article