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Google Veo 3.1

3 Major Upgrades Over Veo 3

A cutting-edge video generation model designed to empower filmmakers and storytellers with stunning realism, native audio, and advanced creative controls. Generate high-fidelity 8-second videos at 720p or 1080p with cinematic quality.

1080p
Max resolution
24 FPS
Cinematic frame rate
141s
Max extended length
Native
Audio generation
What's new

3 Major Upgrades Over Veo 3

Veo 3.1 builds on Veo 3 with significant upgrades that give creators even more control over their video narratives.

01

Richer Native Audio

Generate videos with natural dialogue, synchronized sound effects, and ambient noise. All audio is natively generated, creating a complete audiovisual experience.

02

Enhanced Narrative Control

Improved understanding of cinematic styles and better prompt adherence. Create videos that precisely match your creative vision with greater control over composition, lighting, and camera movement.

03

Improved Image-to-Video

Superior audiovisual quality when converting images to videos. Maintain character consistency across multiple scenes with better prompt alignment and enhanced realism.

Overview

Model at a glance

Veo 3.1 is Google DeepMind's most advanced video generation model, achieving state-of-the-art performance across multiple benchmarks. Built on the foundation of Veo 3, this model excels at a wide range of visual and cinematic styles while delivering stunning realism and true-to-life textures.

Building on Veo 3, version 3.1 delivers three major improvements: richer native audio with natural dialogue, sound effects, and ambient noise; enhanced narrative control with better cinematic-style understanding and prompt adherence; and superior image-to-video capabilities with better audiovisual quality and character consistency across scenes.

Veo 3.1 achieves best-in-class results across multiple benchmarks including MovieGenBench and VBench I2V. It outperforms competing models in overall preference, text alignment, visual quality, realistic physics, and audio-video synchronization based on human rater evaluations.

Developer
Google DeepMind
Status
Paid Preview
Modality
Video (Text-to-Video, Image-to-Video)
Resolution
720p or 1080p
Frame Rate
24 FPS
Video Length
4, 6, or 8 seconds
Max Extended Length
141 seconds
Aspect Ratios
16:9 or 9:16
Output Format
MP4
Native Audio
Yes
Reference Images
Up to 3
Access
Gemini API, Vertex AI, Gemini app, Flow
Capabilities

Key features

Text-to-Video Generation

Transform text prompts into cinematic videos with native audio. Veo 3.1 understands complex instructions and generates videos with dialogue, sound effects, and ambient noise that perfectly match your description.

Image-to-Video Generation

Bring static images to life with motion and audio. Upload an image or use one generated by Nano Banana, and Veo 3.1 will create a video that maintains the image's style while adding realistic movement and sound.

Ingredients to Video

Guide video generation with up to 3 reference images of characters, objects, or scenes. This feature ensures consistency across multiple shots, making it perfect for multi-scene projects and maintaining brand identity.

First and Last Frame Interpolation

Create smooth transitions by specifying the starting and ending frames. Veo 3.1 generates the perfect bridge between two images, complete with accompanying audio, ideal for creating seamless scene transitions.

Scene Extension

Extend previously generated Veo videos by 7 seconds at a time, up to 20 extensions. Create longer narratives up to 141 seconds (over 2 minutes) while maintaining visual continuity and audio coherence.

Object Insertion

Add new elements to any scene, from realistic details to fantastical creatures. Veo 3.1 automatically handles complex details like shadows and scene lighting, making additions look natural and integrated.

Specs

Technical specifications

Video Output

Resolution720p or 1080p
Frame Rate24 FPS
Video Length4, 6, or 8 seconds
Aspect Ratio16:9 or 9:16
Output FormatMP4
Max Extended Length141 seconds

Audio

Native Audio GenerationYes — all audio generated natively
Audio TypesDialogue, Sound Effects, Ambient Noise
Audio-Video SyncHigh-quality sync (best-in-class)

Generation Modes

Text-to-VideoSupported
Image-to-VideoSupported
Reference ImagesUp to 3 (Ingredients to Video)
Scene Extension7s per extension, up to 20×

Access & Availability

StatusPaid Preview
Access ChannelsGemini API, Vertex AI, Gemini app, Flow
VariantsVeo 3.1, Veo 3.1 Fast
DeveloperGoogle DeepMind
In practice

Use cases

Entertainment & Media Production

Create cinematic short films, music videos, movie trailers, and film previsualization. Perfect for content creators, filmmakers, and media professionals who need high-quality video content without extensive production resources.

Marketing & Advertising

Generate product commercials, fashion campaign videos, social media reels, and seasonal promotions. Build on-brand content quickly for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and other platforms without waiting for production timelines.

Education & Training

Create historical reenactments, animated lessons, mini documentaries, and course promotional videos. Transform complex topics into engaging visual content that enhances learning and retention.

Business Communication

Produce training videos, internal communications, client presentations, and product demonstrations. Improve engagement and clarity in corporate communications with professional video content.

Gaming & Interactive Content

Create game trailers, visualize game worlds, and generate character animations. Accelerate game development with rapid prototyping and concept visualization.

Creative Professionals

Directors, producers, and animators can use Veo 3.1 for rapid prototyping, storyboarding, and concept development. Test creative ideas quickly before committing to full production.

Generational leap

Veo 3.1 vs Veo 3

Veo 3.1 builds on Veo 3 with major upgrades that give creators more control over their video narratives

FeatureVeo 3Veo 3.1NEW
Native AudioNative audioRicher — dialogue, sound effects & ambient noise
Narrative ControlStandardEnhanced cinematic style & prompt adherence
Image-to-VideoSupportedSuperior audiovisual quality & consistency
Ingredients to Video (up to 3 reference images)Not availableAvailable
Honest look

Current limitations

Video Length Constraint

Single generation is limited to 8 seconds. For longer videos, use the Scene Extension feature to extend up to 141 seconds (approximately 2 minutes and 21 seconds) by extending 7 seconds at a time, up to 20 times.

Extension Limitations

Scene Extension only works with Veo-generated videos (not external videos). Input videos must be 720p resolution with 16:9 or 9:16 aspect ratio, and cannot exceed 141 seconds in total length.

Resolution Limits

Maximum resolution is 1080p (Full HD). 4K or higher resolutions are not currently supported. Frame rate is fixed at 24 FPS (cinematic standard).

Asynchronous Processing

Video generation is an asynchronous operation that requires polling to check completion status. Generation time varies based on complexity and may take several minutes.

Reference Image Limit

The Ingredients to Video feature supports a maximum of 3 reference images per generation. This feature is only available in Veo 3.1 models, not in earlier versions.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between Veo 3.1 and Veo 3?
Veo 3.1 builds on Veo 3 with three major improvements: richer native audio (natural dialogue, sound effects, and ambient noise), enhanced narrative control (better understanding of cinematic styles and improved prompt adherence), and superior image-to-video capabilities (better audiovisual quality and character consistency across scenes).
How can I access Veo 3.1?
Veo 3.1 is available through multiple channels: Gemini API (via Google AI Studio for developers), Vertex AI (for enterprise customers), Gemini app (for consumer users), and Flow (Google Labs' AI filmmaking tool). The model is currently in paid preview.
What video lengths does Veo 3.1 support?
Single generation supports 4, 6, or 8 seconds. However, using the Scene Extension feature, you can extend videos by 7 seconds at a time, up to 20 extensions, creating videos up to 141 seconds (approximately 2 minutes and 21 seconds) in total length.
Can I use Veo 3.1 for commercial projects?
Yes, Veo 3.1 can be used for commercial projects including marketing, advertising, entertainment, and business communications. However, please review Google's AI usage policies and terms of service for specific guidelines and restrictions.
What's the difference between Veo 3.1 and Veo 3.1 Fast?
Veo 3.1 is the standard model optimized for quality, while Veo 3.1 Fast is a lightweight version optimized for speed. Veo 3.1 Fast generates videos more quickly but may have slightly lower quality compared to the standard model. Choose based on your priority: quality or speed.

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