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

Build with Veo 3.1 Lite, our most cost-effective video generation model Mar 31, 2026 Our most cost-effective video generation model is now available to developers in the Gemini API. Alisa Fortin Product Manager, Google DeepMind Guillaume Vernade Gemini Developer Advocate, Google DeepMind Share Listen to article [[duration]] minutes 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. POSTED IN: