Generate transparent PNG images from text prompts using Nano Banana Pro + background removal
Project description
nanopng
CLI to generate transparent PNG images from text prompts. Describe what you want, get a cutout PNG in ~12 seconds.
Install
uv tool install nanopng
On first run, nanopng will prompt for your Gemini API key and save it to ~/.nanopng/.env. Get a key at aistudio.google.com/apikey.
Usage
nanopng "fire breathing dragon"
nanopng "cat wizard" -n 4
nanopng "samurai warrior" --style anime --size 9:16
nanopng "crystal sword" --model standard -o sword.png
Options
| Flag | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
-o, --output |
Output file path | Auto from prompt |
-n |
Number of images (1-4) | 1 |
--size |
Aspect ratio: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4 |
1:1 |
--style |
Style preset (see below) | None |
--model |
fast (~10s) or standard (~17s) |
fast |
Styles
pixel-art watercolor 3d-render photorealistic cartoon anime oil-painting flat
Tech Stack
| Component | Tools |
|---|---|
| Language | Python 3.12 |
| Image Gen | Google Imagen 4 Fast |
| BG Removal | rembg (isnet-general-use) |
| CLI | argparse (stdlib) |
Architecture
[User Input] [System Boundary: nanopng] [External]
┌──────────────┐ ┌───────────────┐
│ Terminal │ │ Google API │
│ │ │ (Imagen 4) │
│ $ nanopng │ └───────┬───────┘
│ "prompt" │ │
└──────┬───────┘ │ HTTPS
│ │
│ CLI Command │
▼ │
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ Python CLI (argparse) │ │
│ │ │
│ ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │
│ │ cli.py │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │
│ │ Parse args (prompt, -n, --size, --style, etc.) │ │ │
│ └──────────────┬───────────────────────────────────┘ │ │
│ │ │ │
│ ▼ │ │
│ ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │
│ │ core.py │ │◀────────┘
│ │ │ │ Generate
│ │ 1. Build prompt + chroma key suffix │ │
│ │ 2. Call Imagen 4 Fast (google-genai) │ │
│ │ 3. Remove background (rembg, local) │ │
│ │ 4. Save RGBA transparent PNG │ │
│ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
▼
prompt-slug.png
(transparent RGBA)
Imagen 4 Fast (~10s) • rembg local inference (~2s) • ~12s total
License
MIT
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