Nano Banana AI can help you create a realistic passport-style photo with a centered face, plain background, neutral expression, and even lighting. It is useful for profile pictures, mockups, internal ID previews, resumes, and design assets.
In this guide, I will show you step by step how to create a passport-style photo with Nano Banana in 2027. You will also get copy-ready prompts, size and background tips, common mistakes to avoid, and a clear look at when AI-generated ID photos are useful and when you should use an original, unedited photo instead.

Jawaban Singkat
Nano Banana AI dapat membantu Anda membuat foto bergaya paspor yang realistis dengan wajah yang berada di tengah, latar belakang polos, ekspresi netral, dan pencahayaan yang merata. Fitur ini berguna untuk foto profil, mockup, pratinjau kartu identitas internal, resume, dan aset desain. Untuk pengajuan paspor atau visa resmi, gunakan foto asli yang belum diedit dan ikuti aturan dari instansi pemerintah terkait.
What Is Nano Banana AI?
Nano Banana is the name commonly used for Gemini’s native image generation and editing capabilities. According to Google’s Gemini API image generation documentation, Nano Banana refers to multiple image models, including Nano Banana 2, Nano Banana Pro, and Nano Banana based on Gemini image models.
Bagi para kreator dan pemasar, Nano Banana sangat berguna karena dapat menghasilkan gambar dari perintah teks, mengedit gambar yang diunggah menggunakan bahasa alami, menjaga konsistensi subjek di seluruh revisi, serta menciptakan visual bergaya studio yang realistis. Google juga menyatakan bahwa gambar yang dihasilkan dilengkapi dengan tanda air SynthID.
Secara sederhana, Nano Banana AI adalah alat pembuat dan pengedit gambar yang dapat mengubah perintah teks atau foto referensi yang diunggah menjadi gambar yang rapi dan berkualitas. Untuk foto gaya paspor, artinya Anda dapat meminta foto close-up wajah dari depan, ekspresi netral, latar belakang polos, pencahayaan yang merata, serta kualitas foto yang realistis.
Can You Use Nano Banana for Passport Photos?
You can use Nano Banana for passport-style photos, but you should not assume the result is acceptable for an official passport application.
Use Nano Banana for:
- LinkedIn profile photos
- Resume headshots
- Internal company ID previews
- Student ID mockups
- App UI examples
- Design placeholders
- Creative passport-style portraits
Do not rely on Nano Banana alone for:
- Official U.S. passport submissions
- Visa applications
- Government ID applications
- Legal identity documents
- Any document photo where the agency requires an original, unedited image
The U.S. Department of State says passport photos should be original and unedited, and it warns against changing photos with software, filters, phone apps, or artificial intelligence. That is why this guide uses the phrase “passport-style photo” instead of promising an officially accepted passport photo.
Official Passport Photo vs Passport-Style AI Image
| Kasus penggunaan | Can Nano Banana help? | Praktik terbaik |
|---|---|---|
| LinkedIn or resume photo | Ya. | Use a realistic headshot prompt with neutral lighting and no face reshaping. |
| Company badge preview | Ya. | Generate a consistent ID-style look for mockups before final photography. |
| Student ID sample | Ya. | Use it for design previews, not official identity verification. |
| App or website placeholder | Ya. | Use synthetic people or approved reference images. |
| U.S. passport application | Not for the final submitted photo | Use a recent real photo that has not been digitally changed. |
| Visa or government ID | Check first | Requirements vary by country and agency. |
Key takeaway: Nano Banana is a good tool for creating passport-style visuals. It is not a shortcut around official photo rules.
Best Nano Banana Prompts for Passport-Style Photos
Use these prompts for non-official passport-style photos. If you upload a real person as a reference, include the line “preserve the person’s real facial features and identity” so the model does not over-edit the face.
| Skenario | Prompt yang siap disalin |
|---|---|
| Foto wajah profesional yang bersih | Create a passport-style headshot of the uploaded person. Preserve the person’s real facial features and identity. The person faces the camera directly with a neutral expression, both eyes open, mouth closed, shoulders visible, plain off-white background, even soft lighting, natural skin tone, realistic camera photo, no beauty filter, no face reshaping. |
| Foto profil bisnis | Buatlah foto close-up bergaya foto identitas yang profesional dari orang yang diunggah. Pertahankan ciri khas dan proporsi wajah orang tersebut. Orang tersebut mengenakan blazer gelap di atas kemeja berwarna terang, menatap kamera secara langsung, dengan ekspresi netral, kepala dan bahu berada di tengah, latar belakang putih polos, pencahayaan studio yang merata, serta kualitas foto yang realistis. |
| Foto bergaya kartu identitas mahasiswa | Buatlah foto close-up bergaya kartu identitas mahasiswa yang realistis dari orang yang fotonya telah diunggah. Pertahankan wajah dan usia aslinya. Pakaian kasual yang rapi, kontak mata langsung, ekspresi netral, bahu terlihat, latar belakang abu-abu muda polos, pencahayaan lembut dan merata, tanpa retouching, tanpa filter bergaya. |
| Foto untuk lencana karyawan | Buatlah foto close-up bergaya lencana karyawan dari orang yang fotonya telah diunggah. Jaga kerahasiaan identitasnya. Orang tersebut mengenakan atasan profesional yang sederhana, menghadap ke depan, dengan ekspresi netral, wajah berada di tengah, bahu terlihat, latar belakang putih polos, warna kulit yang akurat, pencahayaan yang merata, serta gambar yang realistis. |
| Mockup aplikasi dalam orientasi potret | Create a passport-style portrait for an app interface mockup. The person faces the camera directly, neutral expression, shoulders visible, plain off-white background, realistic lighting, clean edges, natural skin texture, no face distortion, no exaggerated retouching. |
Pro prompt modifier:
plain off-white seamless background, soft frontal studio lighting, natural skin tone, realistic camera photo, centered head and shoulders, no shadow on the face or background
How to Create a Passport-Style Photo with Nano Banana
Step 1: Choose the right use case
Before generating anything, decide whether the image is for official or non-official use. If it is for a profile photo, ID mockup, resume, team page, or design preview, Nano Banana is a strong fit. If it is for an official passport or visa submission, check the government rules first and use an original photo if required.
Step 2: Upload a clear reference photo

Use a sharp, front-facing image with good lighting. Avoid blurry, heavily filtered, side-angle, or cropped photos. If the reference image is poor, the AI result will usually need more correction.
Only upload photos you have permission to use. For business or team projects, get consent before using employee or customer photos.
Step 3: Paste a prompt with identity protection
Start with one of the prompts above. If the image is based on a real person, include:
Preserve the person's real facial features and identity.
Also add negative instructions such as:
no beauty filter, no face reshaping, no age change, no stylized effect

Step 4: Control the background and lighting
For a classic passport-style look, ask for a plain white, off-white, or light gray background. For professional profiles, off-white or light gray often looks more natural than pure white.
Use lighting instructions such as:
soft even frontal lighting, no harsh shadows, accurate skin tone, realistic studio photo

If the image changes the person’s identity, regenerate it with a stricter prompt.
Daftar Periksa Ukuran dan Aturan Foto Paspor AS
Jika Anda membuat tata letak foto paspor bergaya AS sebagai acuan, gunakan persyaratan umum dari Departemen Luar Negeri AS ini sebagai daftar periksa. Daftar periksa ini tidak menjadikan gambar AI tersebut secara resmi dapat diterima.
| Persyaratan | Panduan foto paspor AS |
|---|---|
| Usia foto | Diambil dalam 6 bulan terakhir |
| Ukuran cetak | 2 x 2 inci, atau 51 x 51 mm |
| Ukuran kepala | 1 hingga 1 3/8 inci, atau 25 hingga 35 mm, dari dagu hingga puncak kepala |
| Latar Belakang | Putih polos atau putih pudar |
| Pose | Hadaplah kamera secara langsung dengan posisi kepala di tengah |
| Ungkapan | Ekspresi netral, mata terbuka dan terlihat, mulut tertutup |
| Penerangan | Pencahayaan yang merata tanpa bayangan yang mencolok |
| Kualitas | Foto berwarna beresolusi tinggi, tidak buram, tidak berbutir, tidak rusak, atau tidak pecah-pecah |
| Perubahan digital | Gunakan foto aslinya tanpa AI, filter, atau pengeditan menggunakan perangkat lunak |
Untuk permohonan resmi di AS, pastikan Anda memeriksa ketentuan terkini di laman resmi Departemen Luar Negeri AS mengenai foto paspor sebelum mengajukan permohonan.
Nano Banana Model Tips for 2027
Google’s current image generation documentation describes Nano Banana as a family of Gemini native image generation models. The most relevant practical difference for this use case is quality versus speed.
| Model name in Google docs | Practical role | Best fit for passport-style images |
|---|---|---|
| Nano Pisang 2 | Speed and high-volume generation | Batch drafts, fast variations, internal mockups |
| Nano Pisang Pro | Professional asset production and complex instructions | Higher-quality profile assets and polished marketing visuals |
| Pisang Nano | Fast image generation and editing | Quick edits and simple passport-style headshots |
If your platform offers multiple Nano Banana options, start with the faster model for drafts and use the higher-quality option for the final visual.
Kesalahan Umum yang Harus Dihindari
Mistake 1: Calling the output an official passport photo
Use “passport-style photo” unless you are referring to a real photo that meets official agency rules. This keeps the article accurate and protects user trust.
Mistake 2: Over-editing the face
Passport-style photos should look natural. Avoid prompts that make the face younger, slimmer, smoother, more symmetrical, or more glamorous.
Mistake 3: Using a busy background
Background objects, textures, gradients, shadows, and decorative walls weaken the ID-style look. Keep the background plain.
Mistake 4: Cropping too tightly
A good passport-style image shows the full head and shoulders. If the forehead, hair, ears, chin, or shoulders are cut off, regenerate or recrop the image.
Mistake 5: Ignoring official country rules
Passport and visa photo requirements vary. The U.S. checklist is useful for U.S.-style formatting, but other countries may have different sizes, background colors, face proportions, or digital submission rules.
FAQs About Nano Banana Passport-Style Photos
Can Nano Banana create a passport photo?
Nano Banana can create passport-style photos for profile pictures, resumes, mockups, and internal ID previews. For official passport applications, check the agency rules first. Some agencies require an original, unedited photo and may reject AI-generated or AI-edited images.
Are AI passport photos accepted in 2027?
Acceptance depends on the country and agency. U.S. passport guidance currently says submitted photos should be original and unchanged, with no AI or software edits. Treat Nano Banana images as passport-style visuals unless the official application rules clearly allow AI-edited photos.
What size should a passport-style photo be?
For U.S.-style passport layouts, the printed photo is 2 x 2 inches, or 51 x 51 mm. The head size should be 1 to 1 3/8 inches, or 25 to 35 mm. Other countries may use different sizes.
Can I use Nano Banana to change the background to white?
Yes, Nano Banana can create or edit a plain white or off-white background for non-official passport-style images. For official U.S. passport submissions, the Department of State says the submitted photo should not be digitally changed.
Is Nano Banana Pro better for passport-style photos?
Nano Banana Pro may be better when you need a more polished result or complex prompt following. For quick drafts, a faster Nano Banana model may be enough. Choose based on quality needs, usage limits, and the platform where you access the model.
