Which AI software and prompt to use for Polaroid-effect images?

Google Gemini’s latest feature, Nano Banana, has gone viral for producing ultra-realistic 4D-style portraits. But while that trend is still fresh, another wave has taken over social media: Polaroid-style images.

Fans are now using Gemini to create retro-inspired photos that look like instant snapshots with celebrities, friends, or loved ones. The results mimic classic Polaroid imperfections, slight blur, film grain, and soft lighting, while keeping faces realistic.

Instagram and X are already filled with these AI Polaroid edits. Many users say it feels like stepping into a photo with their favorite stars.

How to Create Polaroid-Style Pictures on Gemini

• Step 1: Download the Gemini app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
• Step 2: Sign in with your Google account.
• Step 3: Upload two photos: one of yourself and one of the celebrity or person you want to appear with.
• Step 4: Enter a text prompt. You can write your own or use one of the popular ones below.
• Step 5: Tap send. Gemini will generate your Polaroid-style image.

For best results, include details like lighting, film imperfections, and background style in your prompt.

15 Best Polaroid Prompts for Gemini

1. Classic Polaroid Couple Shot
   “Create a Polaroid-style photo of two people posing closely together. Keep their faces unchanged. Add slight blur, soft flash lighting, and the look of instant film.”
2. Candid Laugh
   “Generate a Polaroid photo of the uploaded people laughing together naturally. Add film grain, dim lighting, and a cozy candid vibe.”
3. Retro Party Scene
   “Make a Polaroid snapshot of two people at a 90s-style house party. Keep the faces realistic. Add motion blur, warm tones, and scattered flash lighting.”
4. Hugging Pose
   “Produce a Polaroid-style image of two people hugging tightly. Add soft blur, consistent flash light, and a white curtain backdrop.”
5. Beach at Sunset
   “Create a Polaroid photo of two people standing at the beach during sunset. Keep their faces unchanged. Add warm light flares, slight grain, and instant film imperfections.”
6. Vintage Cafe Moment
   “Generate a Polaroid-style image of two people sitting together at a small café table. Add soft flash, shadows in the background, and a faded retro look.”
7. Rainy Street Snapshot
   “Create a Polaroid photo of two people under one umbrella on a rainy street at night. Add film grain, motion blur, and dim streetlight reflections.”
8. Bedroom Candid
   “Generate a Polaroid-style photo of two people sitting casually on a bed with a messy background. Add slight blur, natural indoor lighting, and faded film texture.”
9. Black and White Polaroid
   “Produce a Polaroid-style black and white photo of two people posing together. Add scratches, film grain, and a faded instant camera effect.”
10. Festival Vibe
    “Create a Polaroid-style snapshot of two people at a music festival. Keep the faces realistic. Add dim stage lights, blur, and grain like an instant capture.”
11. Three-Layer Polaroid Sequence
    “Generate a Polaroid-style 3-layer photo sequence of two people: first laughing, second pointing at each other playfully, third hugging. Add flash lighting and instant film texture.”
12. Polaroid Selfie Look
    “Make a Polaroid-style selfie of two people holding the camera close. Add a slight blur, dim flash lighting, and film imperfections.”
13. Picnic in the Park
    “Create a Polaroid photo of two people sitting on a picnic blanket in the park. Keep the faces unchanged. Add warm daylight, faded film tones, and natural imperfections.”
14. Night Out Street Shot
    “Generate a Polaroid-style photo of two people standing on a city street at night. Add neon reflections, slight motion blur, and a flash-lighted instant film look.”
15. Polaroid Collage
    “Produce a Polaroid-style collage with three mini-shots in one frame: one close-up smile, one candid laugh, and one side pose. Keep the faces unchanged and add grainy instant film texture.”

What Is Nano Banana?

Nano Banana is Gemini’s newest AI feature for creating 4D-style portraits. It transforms ordinary photos into lifelike visuals with cinematic detail. Its launch pushed Gemini to the top of the app charts, even surpassing ChatGPT in downloads.

While Nano Banana made Gemini popular, the Polaroid trend has given it new momentum. Both features highlight how users are experimenting with AI photography to reimagine personal and celebrity moments.

Static photos are only the beginning. Tools like MyEdit’s Image to Video Template let you animate your Polaroid-style shots. Upload your image, pick a template (like “Warm Hug” or “Tender Kiss”), and watch your Polaroid come to life.

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