Veo 3.1 Lite

Google has released Veo 3.1 Lite, a new artificial intelligence model for creating videos. It is designed to be more affordable and use less energy, making video generation more accessible. This model is part of the larger Veo family, giving developers choices based on what they need.

Benefits

Veo 3.1 Lite offers a significant cost saving, being 50% cheaper than the Veo 3.1 Fast model while providing the same video creation speed. It also supports adding sound to videos, just like other Veo 3 models. This makes it a budget-friendly option for creating video content.

Use Cases

This AI model can create videos from text descriptions or still images. It supports common video formats like 16:9 and 9:16, and can produce videos in 720p or 1080p resolution. Developers can also choose the video length, with options for 4, 6, or 8 seconds, and the cost changes based on the duration. While it doesn't support 4K resolution, it's suitable for many applications where high-end production isn't the main goal.

Pricing

Veo 3.1 Lite is priced at $0.05 per second for 720p resolution and $0.08 per second for 1080p resolution. This makes it a cost-effective choice for developers looking to reduce expenses.

Additional Information

Veo 3.1 Lite is available to developers through Google's Gemini API and Google AI Studio. This release shows Google's focus on making AI tools for images and videos more affordable, especially as the industry looks for ways to lower the cost of running AI technologies.