THIS Gemini AI’s photo trend takes over social media

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reinvent how people create and share content online, and Google’s Gemini is leading the latest wave.

Gemini AI’s new feature, Nano Banana, has sparked a viral photo trend, flooding Instagram, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter) with hyper-realistic 4D portraits that blur the line between imagination and reality.

From Polaroid-style celebrity snapshots to film-inspired aesthetics, this trend is redefining digital creativity.

Why Nano Banana is trending?

Nano Banana is an AI-powered photo tool inside the Gemini app, designed to transform ordinary images into strikingly realistic 4D portraits.

Its biggest appeal lies in its ability to make users look like they are casually posing with celebrities in candid, lifelike shots.

The results are so convincing that many viewers initially mistake them for real photographs, fueling excitement and virality across platforms.

Another reason for its popularity is accessibility. Unlike advanced editing software, Nano Banana requires no technical skills.

Anyone with a smartphone can download Gemini, sign in with a Google account, and start experimenting instantly.

How to use Nano Banana?

Upload your own picture alongside an image of the celebrity you want to “pose” with, then type a prompt to customise the photo’s mood, style, and finish.

Within seconds, Nano Banana generates a photo that looks straight out of a vintage Polaroid album.

Sample prompt:

“Create a 4K HD polaroid-style snapshot of me with “Cristiano Ronaldo” in soft natural light, add film grain and a cozy retro vibe.”

These descriptive prompts help users achieve lifelike results that mimic professional photography.

Social media buzz

The trend has moved Gemini to the top of app store charts, even surpassing ChatGPT as the most downloaded free app in recent weeks.

Its mix of simplicity, creativity, and share-worthy results has made it one of 2025’s biggest viral sensations.