Nano Banana AI now lets you edit images on WhatsApp through perplexity

Perplexity has made Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, commonly known as Nano Banana, available through its WhatsApp bot. The new integration allows users to edit images directly in WhatsApp chats using AI-powered prompts.

"Nano Banana is available on Perplexity WhatsApp bot," wrote Aravind Srinivas, co-founder and CEO of Perplexity.

How does it work?

Users can start WhatsApp chats with the Perplexity AI engine and request it to edit images, much like they do directly with Google’s Gemini AI. Once the conversation begins, users can give prompts to get the desired photos.

The quality of the edited or generated picture relies heavily on the specifics of the user’s prompt. The clearer and more detailed the description, the better the edits and image output.

Do users need a pro subscription?

While Perplexity allows simple edits with prompts, the Nano Banana upgrade is integrated into Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, which can be accessed via Perplexity Pro. This means that to fully utilise the Nano Banana model, users will need to upgrade to a Pro subscription.

Why WhatsApp integration matters

Perplexity is already integrated with WhatsApp, enabling users to engage with advanced AI models using straightforward chat prompts. The platform handles a variety of functions, making complex tasks easier and more manageable.

With this new integration, image editing is expected to become even simpler for users, who can now interact with Gemini 2.5 AI directly through WhatsApp chats.