VEO3 Models

Choose between VEO 3.1 Quality for premium quality or VEO 3.1 Fast for efficient generation. Both models are powered by Google's Vertex AI VEO technology.

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Available Models

Compare our three video generation models and choose the one that fits your needs

VEO 3.1 Quality
Recommended
500
credits per video
Latest Veo 3.1 — highest quality with first+last frame support

Capabilities

Text-to-video
Image-to-video
Audio generation
Prompt enhancement

Specifications

Duration:

4-8s

Quality:

High

Speed:

Standard

Max Videos:

2 per request

Best For

  • Professional high-quality videos
  • Latest model capabilities
  • Image animation projects
  • Advanced video storytelling
Model ID:
veo-3.1-generate-001
VEO 3.1 Fast
Popular
190
credits per video
Latest Veo 3.1 fast generation with first+last frame support

Capabilities

Text-to-video
Image-to-video
Audio generation
Prompt enhancement

Specifications

Duration:

4-8s

Quality:

Good

Speed:

Fast

Max Videos:

2 per request

Best For

  • Fast 3.1 content generation
  • Social media at scale
  • Quick previews
  • High-volume workflows
Model ID:
veo-3.1-fast-generate-001
VEO 3.1 Lite
Lite
65
credits per video
Most affordable model — 720p at lowest credit cost

Capabilities

Text-to-video
Image-to-video
Audio generation
Prompt enhancement

Specifications

Duration:

4-8s

Quality:

720p

Speed:

Fastest

Max Videos:

2 per request

Best For

  • Highest volume content
  • Draft and prototype videos
  • Budget-conscious projects
  • Social media clips
Model ID:
veo-3.1-lite-generate-001

Model Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of VEO 3.1 Quality vs VEO 3.1 Fast

Feature Comparison
Compare features, capabilities, and specifications between models
Feature
VEO 3.1 Quality
VEO 3.1 Fast
Text-to-video
Image-to-video
Audio generation
Prompt enhancement
Duration (seconds)4-84-8
Max videos per request22
Aspect ratio16:9 or 9:1616:9 or 9:16
Credits per video (with audio)500190
Credits per video (no audio)250120
Generation speedStandardFast
Quality levelHighGood

Detailed Capabilities

Deep dive into each capability and how to use them effectively

Text-to-Video Generation
Create videos from descriptive text prompts

Features

  • Natural language processing
  • Scene understanding
  • Object placement and movement
  • Lighting and atmosphere generation
  • Camera movement simulation

Example Request

{
  "prompt": "A majestic dragon soaring through clouds above a fantasy castle",
  "model": "veo-3.1-generate-001",
  "durationSeconds": 8,
  "generateAudio": true
}
Image-to-Video Animation
Animate static images with text guidance

Features

  • Image understanding and analysis
  • Motion prediction
  • Consistent character animation
  • Background movement
  • Parallax effects

Example Request

{
  "image": "landscape.jpg",
  "prompt": "Animate this landscape with gentle wind movement",
  "model": "veo-3.1-generate-001",
  "durationSeconds": 8
}
Audio Generation
Automatic sound effects and music generation

Features

  • Contextual sound effects
  • Ambient audio
  • Music composition
  • Audio synchronization
  • Dynamic volume mixing

Example Request

{
  "prompt": "A peaceful forest with birds singing",
  "generateAudio": true,
  "model": "veo-3.1-generate-001"
}
AI Prompt Enhancement
Automatically improve and optimize your prompts

Features

  • Prompt analysis and optimization
  • Missing detail suggestions
  • Style enhancement
  • Technical term expansion
  • Quality improvements

Example Request

{
  "prompt": "A cat walking",
  "enhancePrompt": true,
  // Enhanced to: "A graceful tabby cat walking slowly across a sunlit wooden floor..."
}

Choosing the Right Model

Guidelines to help you select the best model for your specific use case

Choose VEO 3.1 Quality When:
  • You need the highest quality output
  • Image-to-video animation is required
  • Professional or marketing content
  • Budget allows for premium pricing
  • Complex scenes and detailed content
Choose VEO 3.1 Fast When:
  • Speed is more important than quality
  • Cost-effective solution needed
  • Rapid prototyping or testing
  • Social media content creation
  • High volume generation required

Technical Specifications

Detailed technical requirements and limitations for each model

Video Specifications
Duration Range:5-8 seconds
Default Duration:8 seconds
Aspect Ratio:16:9
Output Format:MP4
Frame Rate:24 FPS
Request Limits
Videos per Request:1-2
Max Image Size:20MB
Image Formats:JPEG, PNG
Prompt Length:Max 1000 chars
Concurrent Jobs:5 per user

Next Steps

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Credit System
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API Endpoints
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Examples
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