Veo 3.1 Lite

An efficient video generation model provided by Google. It can quickly generate high-quality videos with audio, up to 1080p and up to 8 seconds in length, from text or images.

Models in this series

Each model has its own Playground, pricing, and field docs. Filter by capability to open the one you need.

The Veo 3.1 Lite series at a glance

Model id and a short note on what each capability is for.

ModelIDDescription
Veo 3.1 Lite(text to video)google-video-veo-3.1-lite-text-to-videoGoogle's high cost-performance video generation model that combines video and audio at high speed and high quality
Veo 3.1 Lite(image to video)google-video-veo-3.1-lite-image-to-videoGoogle’s high-performance, high-efficiency video generation model that achieves both outstanding speed and expressiveness

Key Features

Combines high-quality video generation with audio synchronization to achieve an efficient video production workflow.

Native voice generation

Native voice generation

You can generate audio such as ambient sounds, sound effects, and BGM synchronized with the visuals at the same time as the video.

Video generation from text and images

Video generation from text and images

Supports generation not only from text prompts but also from still images, outputting at resolutions of up to 1080P.

Smooth video up to 8 seconds

Smooth video up to 8 seconds

Generates stable video clips of up to 8 seconds, delivering expressive scene transitions.

Supports commercial use

Supports commercial use

Supports commercially usable tags, and can be used for content creation in marketing materials and commercial projects.

A garden filled with vibrant colors and a sleeping fox.

A mysterious and meticulous illustration drawn in the style of Jean Giraud (Mœbius). In the midst of vibrant-colored flowers, a fox sleeps with a butterfly perched on its nose - a masterpiece of maximalism.

Prompt

Möbius-inspired (by Jean Giraud), maximalism, mysticism, asymmetric composition, meticulous attention to detail, masterpiece. The Hibiscus, chrysanthemum, lily, and Camellia, with their vibrant and intense colors. A fox …

Nano Banana Pro

Generated with Nano Banana Pro

Nano Banana 2 Lite

Generated with Nano Banana 2 Lite

Nano Banana

Generated with Nano Banana

A girl in a white dress floating in the water.

A woman in a white dress, gracefully floating in the water, surrounded by enchanting light and bubbles.

Prompt

A young and beautiful woman in a white silk dress, fantastically floating in the water. The fabric of the dress gracefully spreads like it's weightless, undulating in slow motion. Her hair spreads like a halo in the wate…

Nano Banana Pro

Generated with Nano Banana Pro

Nano Banana 2

Generated with Nano Banana 2

Nano Banana 2 Lite

Generated with Nano Banana 2 Lite

A woman in a kimono in the Zen temple after the snowfall.

A simple and spacious courtyard with a snowy landscape. A woman in a quiet kimono blends in with the morning light.

Prompt

A simple Japanese Zen garden, a snowy morning, a woman in a black kimono sitting in seiza on a tatami mat, gazing at the dry landscape of the rock garden. Outside the window, snow-covered pines and distant mountains, wit…

Nano Banana Pro

Generated with Nano Banana Pro

Nano Banana 2

Generated with Nano Banana 2

Nano Banana 2 Lite

Generated with Nano Banana 2 Lite

Featured use cases

Typical jobs this series is used for.

Short-form video production for social media

Quickly create videos with audio from text and still images, streamlining the production of social media posts and promotional materials.

Still image animation

Based on an image, you can add up to 8 seconds of motion, bringing dynamism and synchronized audio to product photos and concept art.

Video prototyping

Leveraging fast generation speeds and precise instruction following, you can swiftly verify storyboards and visualize early ideas.

Compare with other models

Check production limits and starting credit cost before you pick another model for the same job.

ModelMax clip duration (single run)Multimodal reference inputsMax resolutionNative audioSousaku starting price
Veo 3.1 LiteUp to 8 secondsUp to 1080P2 Credits/s
Gemini Omni FlashUp to 10 secondsUp to 10 videosUp to 720P4 Credits/s
Veo 3.1Up to 8 secondsUp to 3 imagesUp to 1080P6 Credits/s

Quick start guide

From sign-up to your first successful call. The same steps work for every model.

Step 1

Create your account

Sign up and verify so you can issue an API key and use Playground.

Step 2

Choose a model in this series

Open a card above to see that model's details, pricing, and field docs.

Step 3

Try it in Playground

Confirm inputs and parameters in the form before you automate.

Step 4

Copy the model id and fields

The field docs on the detail page list required parameters. Use the same names in create_task.

Step 5

Integrate and poll

Call the generate API with your key, poll until the task succeeds, then download the result.

Step 6

Check usage

Track credit use on the model's pricing page and in the dashboard.

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