VEO3 Models

Choose from Veo 3.0 Quality, 3.0 Fast, Veo 3.1 Quality, 3.1 Fast, or the affordable 3.1 Lite — all powered by Google's Vertex AI technology.

Google Vertex AI5 Models Available8-Second VideosVeo 3.0 & 3.1

Available Models

Compare features and choose the right model for your use case

VEO 3.0 Quality
Premium
High-quality video generation with full features
Credits

400

with audio

107 without audio

Speed

~2 minutes

Quality

High Quality

Capabilities

Text-to-Video
Image-to-Video
Audio Generation
Prompt Enhancement

Best For

Professional content, marketing videos, high-quality output

VEO 3.0 Fast
Fast
Faster video generation at reduced cost
Credits

80

with audio

53 without audio

Speed

~1 minute

Quality

Good Quality

Capabilities

Text-to-Video
Image-to-Video
Audio Generation
Prompt Enhancement

Best For

Rapid prototyping, testing, cost-effective content

VEO 3.1 Quality
New
Latest Veo 3.1 — highest quality video generation
Credits

400

with audio

107 without audio

Speed

~2 minutes

Quality

High Quality

Capabilities

Text-to-Video
Image-to-Video
Audio Generation
Prompt Enhancement

Best For

Professional content with latest model improvements

VEO 3.1 Fast
New
Latest Veo 3.1 fast generation at same cost as 3.0 Fast
Credits

80

with audio

53 without audio

Speed

~1 minute

Quality

Good Quality

Capabilities

Text-to-Video
Image-to-Video
Audio Generation
Prompt Enhancement

Best For

Fast content with latest Veo 3.1 improvements

VEO 3.1 Lite
Lite
Most affordable model — 720p generation at lowest cost
Credits

27

with audio

16 without audio

Speed

~45 seconds

Quality

720p

Capabilities

Text-to-Video
Image-to-Video
Audio Generation
Prompt Enhancement

Best For

High-volume content, drafts, social media at lowest cost

Model Comparison

Comparison of all available Veo models

Feature & Pricing Comparison
Feature3.0 Quality3.0 Fast3.1 Quality3.1 Fast3.1 Lite
Text-to-Video
Image-to-Video
Audio Generation
Credits (w/ audio)400804008027
Credits (no audio)107531075316
Resolution1080p1080p1080p1080p720p
Speed~2 min~1 min~2 min~1 min~45s

Technical Specifications

Detailed technical information about each model

VEO 3.0 Generate
Premium model for high-quality video generation

Audio

Includes realistic sound effects and background music

Image Support

Image-to-video via POST /api/veo/image-to-video (JPEG/PNG, up to 20MB)

Enhancement

AI-powered prompt optimization

Processing

Advanced AI processing for best quality

Use Cases

  • • Marketing and promotional videos
  • • Social media content
  • • Educational materials
  • • Professional presentations
VEO 3.0 Fast
Optimized for speed and cost-effectiveness

Audio

Basic audio generation included

Speed

5x faster than Generate model

Enhancement

AI-powered prompt optimization

Cost

5x cheaper than Generate model

Use Cases

  • • Rapid prototyping
  • • A/B testing content variations
  • • Draft content creation
  • • High-volume content generation

Choosing the Right Model

Decision guide to help you select the best model for your needs

Choose VEO 3.0 Generate When:
  • You need the highest quality output
  • Creating content for professional use
  • Budget allows for premium pricing
  • You can wait ~2 minutes for processing
  • You want image-to-video with the quality-tier or Lite models (not Fast)
Choose VEO 3.0 Fast When:
  • Speed is more important than quality
  • Creating drafts or prototypes
  • Cost-effectiveness is important
  • Need quick turnaround times
  • Generating multiple variations for testing

Next Steps

Ready to start generating videos? Explore these resources

API Endpoints
Learn how to use these models with our API endpoints
Credit System
Understand pricing and credit calculation for each model
Quick Start
Step-by-step examples for calling the API