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Trace Google Aerial Photo

5 worked trace google aerial photo examples with 5 prompts. Each shows the input and the real output from Nano Banana and ChatGPT. The prompts for the first example are free to copy.

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How to use these prompts

  1. Open Nano Banana (Google Gemini) or ChatGPT.
  2. If the example starts from an image, upload your own sketch, model screenshot, photo or plan.
  3. Paste the prompt and adjust the materials, light and style words to your project.
  4. Refine in the same chat, e.g. "keep the composition, change to dusk lighting".

About this lesson

Trace Google Aerial Photo is part of Advanced Practice for Urban Design: Aerial tracing, masterplan renderings, contour models, mapping and urban diagrams. Most of the 5 examples here run the same prompt through both Nano Banana and ChatGPT, so you can compare the two directly.

Example 01
Trace Google Aerial Photo – Example 1: BeforeTrace Google Aerial Photo – Example 1: Nano Banana (ChatGPT failed)
BeforeNano Banana (ChatGPT failed)

Nano Banana (ChatGPT failed)

Prompt · Free prompt

Based on the provided satellite image, generate a stylized and accurate outline map. Represent buildings as solid dark or black shapes with clean edges, roads as thin white lines or paths, and green areas (parks, lawns, vegetation) as solid green color blocks. Maintain realistic scale and proportions, and preserve the layout and spatial relationships from the satellite image. The overall composition should be minimal, clean, and suitable for urban or architectural site analysis — top-down view, flat graphic style, high contrast, and presentation-ready. NEXT STEP:

根据提供的卫星图,生成一张风格化且准确的轮廓地图。建筑表现为边缘干净的深色或黑色实心形状,道路为细白线或小路,绿地(公园、草坪、植被)为实心绿色色块。保持真实的比例,保留卫星图中的布局和空间关系。整体构图极简、干净,适合城市或建筑场地分析——顶视图,扁平图形风格,高对比度,可直接用于汇报。 下一步:

Questions

Trace Google Aerial Photo

What do I need to do trace google aerial photo with AI?

Only Nano Banana and ChatGPT. Upload your source image and paste a prompt from this page. There are 5 worked examples here to follow.

Is Nano Banana or ChatGPT better for trace google aerial photo?

Most examples on this page run the same prompt through both tools and show the results side by side. Nano Banana usually keeps the composition and geometry of the input closer, while ChatGPT pushes the style further.

Can I use these prompts for client work?

Yes. The prompts can be used in your own design projects, competitions and portfolio.

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