# Turn a photo into a Nano Banana 3D figurine

> The Nano Banana 3D figurine is a viral image style: a photo of a person or pet becomes a realistic 1/7 scale collectible figure on a desk, next to its printed box. On NanoBanana you upload a clear photo, use the ready-made prompt and get the render for 20 credits with Nano Banana 2. The result is an image, not a 3D-printable file.

Upload a photo of yourself, a friend or a pet and get a lifelike collectible figure standing on a desk, complete with packaging.

## At a glance

- **Input:** One clear photo of a person or pet
- **Price per image:** 20 credits with Nano Banana 2, 45 with Nano Banana Pro
- **Output:** A photorealistic image, not a 3D model file
- **Best aspect ratios:** 1:1 for feeds, 3:4 for portraits

- Works with people and pets
- Box and display included
- Ready-made prompt

[Make my figurine](https://getnanobanana.app/create)

## Why the figurine prompt works so well

- **Likeness kept**: Faces, hair and clothing details carry over from your photo to the figure.
- **Believable materials**: Painted plastic, a clear acrylic base and a printed box look real.
- **Any subject**: People, couples, pets and even your own drawings.

## Make a figurine in a minute

1. **Upload a clear photo**: A well-lit, full-body or half-body photo works best.
2. **Use the figurine prompt**: Pick one of the example prompts or adjust the scale, pose and packaging.
3. **Share it**: Download the render in square or portrait format for social media.

## Where the figurine trend came from

The figurine style spread across social media soon after Nano Banana launched in 2025. People shared a single prompt that turned a selfie into a boxed collectible, complete with a monitor behind it showing the figure being sculpted, and the results looked convincing enough to pass for product photos.

It works because Nano Banana is good at two things at once: keeping a person's likeness from a reference photo and rendering realistic materials such as painted resin, clear acrylic and printed cardboard.


## Tips for a better figurine

Small details in the photo and prompt change the result:

- Use a sharp photo with the face and outfit clearly visible
- Full-body photos give full figures; half-body photos give busts
- Name the scale, base and packaging you want
- Add a setting, such as a desk, a shelf or a display case
- Use Nano Banana Pro for close-ups where small details matter

## Figurine prompts to copy

### Collectibles

- **Desk collectible:** Create a 1/7 scale commercial figurine of the person in this photo, realistic style, on a computer desk with a round clear acrylic base. The monitor shows the 3D sculpting of the figure, and a toy box printed with the original artwork stands beside it.
- **Blister pack:** An action figure of the person in this photo sealed in a blister pack, with their name printed on the card and three small accessories.
- **Chibi style:** A cute chibi figurine of the person in this photo with a big head on a round base, pastel colors, soft studio light.
- **Pet figure:** Turn my pet into a hand-painted resin figurine on a wooden shelf, keeping its markings and eye color.


## More ideas

- [Prompt library](https://getnanobanana.app/prompts): 30 more prompts, including toys.
- [AI image editor](https://getnanobanana.app/ai-image-editor): Edit any photo with a sentence.
- [Nano Banana Pro](https://getnanobanana.app/nano-banana-pro): Extra detail for close-up figures.

## Nano Banana pricing: plans and credit packs

- Starter: $9.99 / month, 1,000 credits
- Pro: $24.99 / month, 2,800 credits
- Studio: $59.99 / month, 7,000 credits
- Mini: $4.99, 400 credits
- Standard: $14.99, 1,300 credits
- Mega: $39.99, 3,600 credits

## 3D figurine FAQ

### Is the figure a real 3D model?

No. It is a photorealistic image of a figure, not a file for 3D printing or a model you can rotate.

### What photo should I use?

A sharp, well-lit photo where the face and outfit are clearly visible. Avoid heavy filters, sunglasses and strong shadows.

### Can I make a figurine of my pet?

Yes. Pets work very well; mention the breed, pose and any markings you want the figure to keep.

### How much does a figurine cost?

One image costs 20 credits with Nano Banana 2 or 45 with Nano Banana Pro. New accounts get 40 free credits, enough for 2 tries.

## Your figurine is one photo away

Try it with your free credits.

_Last updated 2026-09-28_