By Google
Veo 3.1 Lite video generator
The budget Veo, with native audio built in. Great for drafts and social clips.
Start frame, made with Nano Banana 2.1
StartVertical shot of a paper lantern rising over a coastal town at dusk, gentle wind, distant festival music
Good at
Drafts with sound
Check timing and audio before spending on Veo 3.1.
High-volume social
Lots of short clips at a low price per second.
Animating thumbnails and stills
Start and end frame support.
Prompt tips for Veo 3.1 Lite
- Choose 1080p only for 8-second clips; at 720p you can pick 4, 6 or 8 seconds.
- Keep prompts focused on one subject and one move.
Settings and limits
- Made by
- Length
- 4, 6 or 8 seconds (8 seconds at 1080p)
- Resolution
- 720p and 1080p
- Aspect ratios
- 16:9, 9:16
- Audio
- Native audio in every clip
- Image input
- Start frame and end frame
- Negative prompt
- Not supported
- Typical render
- About 60 seconds
| Setting | Credits |
|---|---|
| 4 s at 720p, with audio | 8 |
| 6 s at 720p, with audio | 12 |
| 8 s at 720p, with audio | 16 |
| 8 s at 1080p, with audio | 26 |
Credits come with a plan, and failed runs are refunded. See plans
Veo 3.1 Lite questions
What is Veo 3.1 Lite?
Veo 3.1 Lite brings Google's video model to draft prices. Audio is always on, it supports start and end frames, and it renders 720p at any length or 1080p at 8 seconds.
Can I turn off audio on Veo 3.1 Lite?
No. Audio is always included with Lite. Use Wan 3.0 for silent budget clips.
Which lengths does Veo 3.1 Lite support at 1080p?
8 seconds. At 720p you can choose 4, 6 or 8 seconds.
How much does Veo 3.1 Lite cost on PhotoGenius?
Veo 3.1 Lite costs from 8 credits (4 s at 720p, with audio) to 26 credits (8 s at 1080p, with audio) per clip. Plans start at $10 a month for 100 credits ($8 a month billed yearly), and the exact cost of every generation shows on the Generate button before you run it. Failed generations are refunded automatically.
Can I try Veo 3.1 Lite for free?
Generating with Veo 3.1 Lite uses credits from a plan. To try PhotoGenius without paying, the free image generator makes 5 images with FLUX.2 Klein and needs no account.
Can I use Veo 3.1 Lite results commercially?
Commercial use is included on the Pro and Business plans. See the Terms of Service for the details of the license.