Hey everyone, heads up! New restrictions are hitting the free tier for the Gemini Nano Banana Pro model, and adjustments are coming to Gemini 3 Pro access, effective December 9, 2025.
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Key Changes to Know:
Nano Banana Pro – Image Generation
The limit is being reduced significantly to only 2 images per day. This reduction is due to high demand, and if you use up the quota, the system will fall back to an older model.
Nano Banana Pro – Image Resolution
Free tier images are now capped at approximately ~1 megapixel. If you need high-res (2K/4K) outputs, you will need a paid plan or API billing.
Gemini 3 Pro – Text / Reasoning
Good news here—the earlier 5 prompts/day limit has been removed! Access is now “basic access” and operates under a dynamic, no-fixed-limit model dependent on current server load.
Gemini 3 Pro – Multimodal Prompts
Access is listed as limited and variable, meaning it will be throttled, potentially switching to lighter models during heavy load.
Important Notes:
Fallback Behavior: If the free tier limit is exceeded, the system automatically uses previous or less powerful models.
Daily Reset: While the access generally resets every 24 hours, the timing may vary based on server demand.
Regional Differences: Minor region-specific restrictions exist, but the India free tier behaves similarly to the global tier, though high-demand days may reduce usability.