Google Earth is integrating Nano Banana, an image generation tool that may allow users to create custom visuals based on the platform's satellite, aerial, and 3D imagery.
Google says the tool can be used for education, such as visualizing historical sites. For example, it can depict the ruins of Pompeii as a 'hyper-realistic view,' instantly transforming them into a 'bustling, colorful street scene from the Roman Empire' as it might have appeared in 78 AD.
The tool can also generate custom infographics for specific locations. For the Statue of Liberty, it includes details like the monument's height and the materials used in its construction.
In real estate, Google says the tool can 'create professional real-estate plans' and help clients 'see what's possible.' An example shows an empty lot in Tokyo reimagined as a 'vibrant shopping and retail district with open spaces.'
For building projects, the tool can visualize designs 'before breaking ground,' such as a 'modern lakefront cabin built from sustainably sourced local materials.'
The historical period for the Pompeii visualization example.
The Nano Banana integration is available on Google Earth web. Some sources refer to the tool as 'Nano Banana 2,' while others simply call it 'Nano Banana.'
Google has not specified whether the image generation feature works for any location or only high-profile areas.