AI-FRONTIERMarch 31, 20261 min read13 views

Build with Veo 3.1 Lite, our most cost-effective video generation model

Google has introduced Veo 3.1 Lite, its most cost-effective video generation model to date, offering a 50% cost reduction compared to Veo 3.1 Fast while maintaining the same speed.

Build with Veo 3.1 Lite, our most cost-effective video generation model

We are introducing Veo 3.1 Lite, Google’s most cost-effective video model. This model empowers developers to build high-volume video applications, at less than 50% of the cost of Veo 3.1 Fast, but with the same speed. This rounds out the Veo 3.1 model family, giving developers flexibility based on needs.

On April 7, we’ll also be reducing the pricing for Veo 3.1 Fast allowing for even more developers to integrate video generation into their products.

Efficiency for builders

Veo 3.1 Lite balances practical utility with professional capabilities, supporting Text-to-Video and Image-to-Video. It offers flexible framing for landscape (16:9) and portrait (9:16) ratios and 720p and 1080p video resolutions.

A demo app showcasing how Veo 3.1 Lite can be used to iterate as you craft the perfect video.

Developers can also customize duration at 4s, 6s or 8s, with cost adjusting accordingly.

Our commitment to making video generation more available to developers doesn't stop with the release of Veo 3.1 Lite. Stay tuned for more updates soon!

Get started

Rolling out today, you can access the model via paid tier on the Gemini API and Google AI Studio.

Check out the developer documentation for all specifications for the new Veo 3.1 Lite and the updated pricing for Veo 3.1 Fast.

Source: Google AI Blog

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