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Veo 3.1 Lite

Veo 3.1 Lite is a verified video generation profile covering current specifications, pricing or access, capabilities, best uses and key limitations.

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In plain English

What is this model and why does it matter?

Veo 3.1 Lite is Google's lower-cost video generation model for high-volume text-to-video and image-to-video workflows with synchronized audio.

Social videoAd creativeHigh-volume video generationImage animationDeveloper video apps
Model overview

Veo 3.1 Lite: features, use cases and important details

Veo 3.1 Lite is a current AI model covered in the Simplify AI Tools model directory.

Veo 3.1 Lite verified specifications

Veo 3.1 Lite is Google’s lower-cost video generation model for high-volume text-to-video and image-to-video workflows with synchronized audio. The verified context or generation limit is 1024 text input tokens plus image input, with 1 video maximum output.

Veo 3.1 Lite pricing and access

Veo 3.1 Lite costs $0.05 per generated second at 720p and $0.08 per second at 1080p with audio; 4K output is not supported on the Lite model.

Veo 3.1 Lite best uses

Social video, Ad creative, High-volume video generation, Image animation, Developer video apps.

Veo 3.1 Lite limitations

One video per request, No 4K, Preview availability can change.

Veo 3.1 Lite capabilities and use cases

In addition, its main capabilities include Text-to-video, Image-to-video, Synchronized audio, 720p, 1080p and Low per-second cost. For example, common use cases include Social media, Advertising, Creative testing, Product animation and Video APIs.

Who should consider Veo 3.1 Lite?

In practice, this model may suit Social video, Ad creative, High-volume video generation, Image animation and Developer video apps. Also, notable strengths include Lower Veo pricing, Native audio and Image input. However, review trade-offs such as One video per request, No 4K and Preview availability can change before adopting it.

Veo 3.1 Lite pricing and access

Meanwhile, Veo 3.1 Lite costs $0.05 per generated second at 720p and $0.08 per second at 1080p with audio; 4K output is not supported on the Lite model. A 10-second clip is roughly $0.50 at 720p or $0.80 at 1080p, assuming successful generation.

Official resources and verification

Use the official model website, official documentation, pricing or release source and additional primary source to confirm current availability, limits and pricing. Product details can change after publication, so rely on primary documentation for final decisions.

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Get started

How to use this model

  1. Create a paid Gemini API account.
  2. Call veo-3.1-lite-generate-preview.
  3. Provide text and optional image.
  4. Choose 720p or 1080p.
  5. Poll the async job.
  6. Review output.
Copy and try

Example prompts

  • Create a 1080p product ad.
  • Animate this image.
  • Generate a 720p travel scene with audio.
Capabilities

What it can do

  • Text-to-video
  • Image-to-video
  • Synchronized audio
  • 720p
  • 1080p
  • Low per-second cost
Best for

Practical use cases

  • Social media
  • Advertising
  • Creative testing
  • Product animation
  • Video APIs
Pricing

What does it cost?

Veo 3.1 Lite costs $0.05 per generated second at 720p and $0.08 per second at 1080p with audio; 4K output is not supported on the Lite model.

Output$0.05/sec 720p | $0.08/sec 1080p
Simple summaryA 10-second clip is roughly $0.50 at 720p or $0.80 at 1080p, assuming successful generation.

What stands out

  • Lower Veo pricing
  • Native audio
  • Image input

Things to consider

  • Preview status
  • No 4K
  • No extension support
Limitations

Important restrictions and trade-offs

  • One video per request
  • No 4K
  • Preview availability can change
SimplifyAITools verdict

Our editorial take

A strong high-volume Veo option for developers who want lower per-second cost with synchronized audio.

References

Primary sources

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