By Sparsh Sharma

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Ever wished you could turn a simple photo into a cool 3D collectable? Thanks to Google’s quirky new feature called Nano Banana, you actually can and it only takes a few clicks. The magic comes from Google’s Gemini 2.25 Flash Image model, but don’t worry, you don’t need expensive tools or any pro-level skills. Just your Google account, a browser, and a bit of imagination. Here’s how you can make your own action-figure style 3D model for free. Step 1: Open Google AI Studio Head over to Google AI Studio on your browser. Click on Try Gemini and sign in with your Google account. If you don’t have one, it’s free and takes seconds to set up. Step 2: Pick Nano Banana On the right-hand side, you’ll see the option Nano Banana (Gemini 2.25 Flash Image). Click it, accept the terms, and you’re good to go. Step 3: Upload Your Photo Now, click the little “+” icon near Run and upload any photo you want to transform. It could be your selfie, your pet, or even a landscape shot, literally anything works. Step 4: Run the Prompt Paste this prompt into the chatbox and hit Run: “Create a highly detailed 1/6 scale figurine of the character(s) from the uploaded photo in a semi-realistic style. The figurine is posed heroically on a rocky diorama base with subtle moss and stone textures, giving it a collectible showcase vibe. Place the figurine inside a glass display case with soft LED strip lighting, highlighting fine sculpt details and painted textures. In the background, show a neatly arranged shelf with other pop-culture collectibles and art books, giving the scene a studio-like atmosphere. Add a premium-looking collector’s box placed beside the display case, featuring bold, anime-inspired artwork of the character in dynamic poses. The lighting should be dramatic yet balanced, creating shadows that enhance the figurine’s depth and realism, while still maintaining a clean, polished presentation suitable for product photography.” ALSO READ: GTA 6 Price, Release Date, Availability, Requirements, New Characters, Maps, Gameplay And Everything You Need To Know Step 5: Save and Share When the AI finishes, just hit download and share your brand-new 3D figurine on Instagram, X, or wherever you love to flex your creativity. Pro Tips For Nailing It: -Use high-quality photos for sharper figurines. -Play around with your own custom prompts to make them unique. -Start with simple shots before going for something wild and complex. Get Latest News live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Technology Science and around the world.