Nova 2 Lite
StandardAmazon's fast, cost-effective reasoning model for everyday workloads.
Processes text, images, and video with reasoning capabilities. Strong at multi-step document processing and data extraction.
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Nova 2 Lite is somewhat expensive at $0.30/M tokens input and $2.50/M tokens output. The model supports vision/image input, extended reasoning, a 1M context window.
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When was Nova 2 Lite released?
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Nova 2 Lite was released on December 2, 2025.
Who created Nova 2 Lite?
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Nova 2 Lite was created by Amazon.
How much does Nova 2 Lite cost?
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Nova 2 Lite costs $0.30/M input tokens and $2.50/M output tokens.
What is Nova 2 Lite API pricing?
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The Nova 2 Lite API is priced at $0.30 per million input tokens and $2.50 per million output tokens. You can access Nova 2 Lite through idapt.app alongside 200+ other AI models in one workspace.
Is Nova 2 Lite a reasoning model?
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Yes, Nova 2 Lite is a reasoning model. It can think step-by-step through complex problems before providing an answer, often yielding better results on difficult tasks like math, coding, and multi-step logic.
Does Nova 2 Lite support image or vision input?
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Yes, Nova 2 Lite supports vision/image input. You can share images in your conversation and the model will analyze and respond based on their content.
Does Nova 2 Lite support audio?
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No, Nova 2 Lite does not support audio input.
What is the context window of Nova 2 Lite?
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Nova 2 Lite has a context window of 1M tokens, meaning it can process approximately 750,000 words of context at once.
Is Nova 2 Lite open source?
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Nova 2 Lite is a proprietary model developed by Amazon. The model weights and training data are not publicly available.
What is Nova 2 Lite good at?
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Based on benchmark data, Nova 2 Lite excels at: visual analysis and image understanding. It is Amazon's capable model suitable for a wide range of tasks.
Where can I use Nova 2 Lite?
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You can chat with Nova 2 Lite on idapt.app — no separate API key required. idapt is an AI workspace with 200+ models, agents, computers, and tasks. You can also access Nova 2 Lite through Amazon's own API or platform.