Model migration guide

GPT Image 2 vs Nano Banana: How to Migrate Your Image Prompts

Nano Banana pages can still rank and teach useful prompt structure. The opportunity now is to keep that authority, then route users into GPT Image 2 and ChatGPT Images 2.0 workflows when they need newer image generation, editing, character, and style-transfer examples.

Fast path

Start with the updated GPT Image 2 cluster

Use the hub for broad exploration, then jump into the category that matches your old Nano Banana prompt.

Character sheetsTurnarounds, expression sheets, stickers, mascots, and game character references. Style transferArtistic effects, visual remixes, cinematic looks, and controlled reference styles. Image editingObject edits, background changes, restoration, retouching, and before-after workflows. Multi-image workflowsReference blending, composites, product try-on, and scene consistency.

When to keep Nano Banana prompts

Nano Banana prompts are still valuable when the page already explains a specific visual format well: character concept sheets, information layouts, manga panels, product mockups, and visual style recipes. Keep those pages live, improve the titles when CTR is weak, and add a GPT Image 2 bridge instead of replacing them.

  • Keep old pages when they already have impressions, backlinks, or stable rankings.
  • Add a short migration module near the top so users understand there is a newer GPT Image 2 version.
  • Link to the closest GPT Image 2 category, not only the generic hub.

When to use GPT Image 2 first

Use GPT Image 2 pages as the primary destination for current model-seeking queries: "gpt image 2 prompts", "chatgpt images 2.0 prompt library", "gpt image 2 character sheet prompt", and similar searches. These pages should carry the newest examples, sharper copy-ready prompts, and internal links back to the older Nano Banana source category when context helps.

  • Build model-specific pages for intent that clearly names GPT Image 2 or ChatGPT Images 2.0.
  • Use old Nano Banana pages as supporting links and comparison references.
  • Track impressions and CTR by page in Google Search Console after each migration batch.

Prompt migration map

Nano Banana character promptsPreserve the old character transformation library as the source of broad examples. GPT Image 2 character promptsUse this as the newer destination for character sheets and concept art prompts. Nano Banana style promptsKeep ranking examples for artistic effects and visual remixing. GPT Image 2 style transferUse this for current model-specific style transfer and controlled visual effects.
Next step

Browse the full GPT Image 2 prompt library

For the current model cluster, start from the main hub and then choose the category that matches your task.

Open GPT Image 2 hub Open GPT Image 2 prompt guide Browse Nano Banana archive