Veo by Google
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Veo by Google DeepMind: four versions, native audio and where to access the model today
Updated on November 8, 2026
Veo is Google DeepMind's video generation model family, producing 1080p or 4K clips with synchronized audio (dialogue, sound effects, ambient noise) from a text prompt or image. First announced at Google I/O in May 2024, the lineup grew to Veo 2 in December 2024, Veo 3 in May 2025 and Veo 3.1 on October 15, 2025. A Google AI Pro subscription at $19.99/month unlocks Veo through the Gemini app and Google Flow. API billing starts at $0.05 per second (Veo 3.1 Lite), and you pay only for successfully generated videos.
Pros
- Native synchronized audio in every generation
- Output up to 4K with SynthID watermark
- Scene extension chains clips beyond 60 seconds
- Three API tiers (Lite, Fast, Standard)
- Billing only on successful generations
Cons
- Base clip capped at 8 seconds
- Character consistency drifts between shots
- Standard-tier cost adds up at volume
From Veo to Veo 3.1: capabilities and creative controls
Each Veo generation produces an 8-second clip. Short, yes, but Flow's Extend feature chains segments to a minute or more while preserving visual and audio continuity. Output is available in 720p, 1080p or 4K, and every frame carries a SynthID watermark.
Veo 3.1 expanded the creative toolkit: reference images to lock a character, object or scene (Ingredients to Video), first and last frame constraints, prompt-driven camera controls, object insertion and removal, outpainting, and style references. Generated audio covers dialogue, effects and ambiance, though natural speech on short segments is still being refined according to Google.
Among competing text-to-video generators, Sora 2, Kling and Seedance 2.5 also handle audio; Veo stands out mainly for its 4K output and its integration into Google's ecosystem (Gemini, Flow, Vertex AI). Google reported over 275 million videos generated in Flow as of October 2025.
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Google Veo API pricing
Three paths lead to Veo: the Gemini app, Google Flow and the developer API. In the Gemini app and Flow, the default video model is now Gemini Omni Flash, announced at Google I/O on May 19-20, 2026. Veo 3.1 remains available to enterprises on Vertex AI and the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform. The Veo 3.1 preview on the Gemini API was shut down on October 22, 2026; Google recommends migrating to Omni Flash or to the Veo GA models on Vertex AI.
Google AI Pro ($19.99/month, 1,000 monthly Flow credits) grants access to Omni Flash and, for photo-to-video in Google Photos (US only), Veo 3. The API rates below were still published at the time of last verification; pricing changes, so check Google's official pages for the latest.
| Model | 720p ($/s) | 1080p ($/s) | 4K ($/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veo 3.1 Standard | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.60 |
| Veo 3.1 Fast | 0.10 | 0.12 | 0.30 |
| Veo 3.1 Lite | 0.05 | 0.08 | — |
| Veo 3 Standard | 0.40 | 0.40 | — |
| Veo 2 | 0.35 | — | — |
Omni Flash, Vertex AI and Veo's current role
Gemini Omni Flash replaced Veo as the default video engine in the Gemini app and Flow for Google AI subscribers. Its version 1.2 (gemini-omni-1.2-flash) generates clips of 3 to 15 seconds with native audio in the Gemini API. Omni Flash adds conversational editing: you tweak a background, swap a product or adjust the lighting through plain-language instructions without re-prompting from scratch.
Veo 3.1 hasn't gone away. It remains Google's specialized model for high-end cinematic rendering and native 4K output, available to enterprises on Vertex AI. Veo's image quality and in-pass audio are its strongest assets, while the 8-second cap and Standard-tier cost are its main limits. For a deep dive into the third version's launch, see the dedicated Veo 3 Google page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Google Veo?
Veo is Google DeepMind's video generation model that turns text or images into short clips with native audio (dialogue, sound effects, ambient noise). Announced in May 2024, the family reached Veo 3.1 on October 15, 2025. Outputs range from 720p to 4K with a SynthID watermark, and the model is accessible through the Gemini app, Google Flow and Vertex AI.
How long can Google Veo videos be?
A single Veo clip is 8 seconds long. Flow's Extend feature chains clips to a minute or more, according to Google (October 2025). The newer Gemini Omni Flash model, which replaced Veo as the default in the Gemini app, generates 3-to-15-second clips in the Gemini API.
Is Google Veo 3 free?
No. Veo has no free tier in the Gemini API, and both the Gemini app and Flow require a Google AI subscription (Plus, Pro at $19.99/month, or Ultra). Plan inclusions and features vary by country.
Is Omni Flash better than Veo 3.1?
Gemini Omni Flash is now Google's default video model in the Gemini app and Flow, while Veo 3.1 remains available to enterprises on Vertex AI. Google has not published a direct quality comparison. Omni Flash supports clips of 3 to 15 seconds, up to 6 reference images and conversational editing. Veo 3.1 still leads on native 4K output and cinematic fidelity among text-to-video models in a professional pipeline.
Verdict: Eight seconds of cinematic rendering with in-pass audio, from 720p up to 4K, across three API price points: Veo fits video producers, agencies and developers after the highest visual and audio fidelity in AI-generated video. For high-volume or budget-conscious work, Gemini Omni Flash fills the gap at a fraction of the cost.
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