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Google Veo 3.1 Lite

Cost-efficient image-to-video generation powered by Google’s Veo 3.1 Lite model with 720p and 1080p output and optional audio synthesis.
Veo 3.1 Lite is the cost-efficient variant of Google’s Veo 3.1 model. It animates a source image into a high-quality cinematic video at 720p or 1080p resolution, guided by a text prompt, with durations of 4-8 seconds and optional native audio generation. Choose Veo 3.1 Lite when you want the Veo 3.1 look at a lower cost for prototyping, iteration, and high-volume workflows.

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Key capabilities

  • Image-driven generation: Animate a source image into video guided by a text prompt
  • Cost-efficient generation: The lightweight Veo 3.1 variant for prototyping and high-volume workflows
  • Multi-resolution output: Generate videos in 720p or 1080p resolution
  • Audio generation: Optional synchronized audio for complete multimedia content
  • Flexible durations: 4, 6, or 8 second video outputs
  • Aspect ratio control: 16:9 (landscape) or 9:16 (portrait) formats
  • Negative prompts: Specify elements to avoid in generation
  • Long prompts: Up to 20,000 characters for detailed descriptions
  • Reproducible results: Seed parameter for consistent outputs

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Use cases

  • Product animation: Bring product photos to life for marketing and ads
  • Social media: Turn images into engaging short-form content for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts
  • Storytelling: Animate concept art, illustrations, and stills
  • Advertising: Produce video ads from a key visual
  • Prototyping: Quickly test motion from an image before committing to a higher-fidelity model

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Generate with Veo 3.1 Lite

Submit a source image and a text prompt describing the motion you want. The service returns a task ID for async polling or webhook notification.

POST /v1/ai/image-to-video/veo-3-1-lite

Create a new image-to-video task

GET /v1/ai/image-to-video/veo-3-1-lite

List all Veo 3.1 Lite tasks

GET /v1/ai/image-to-video/veo-3-1-lite/{task-id}

Get task status by ID

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Parameters

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Frequently Asked Questions

Veo 3.1 Lite is the cost-efficient variant of Veo 3.1. It supports 720p and 1080p resolutions (Veo 3.1 also offers 4K) and is optimized for lower-cost, high-volume generation. Use Veo 3.1 Lite for prototyping and iteration, and Veo 3.1 Standard when you need maximum fidelity or 4K output.
Provide the image as a Base64-encoded string or a publicly accessible HTTPS URL. The image is used as the starting frame that Veo 3.1 Lite animates according to your prompt.
Veo 3.1 Lite supports 720p (HD) and 1080p (Full HD). For 4K output, use the standard Veo 3.1 model.
When generate_audio is set to true (the default), Veo 3.1 Lite synthesizes synchronized audio that matches the visual content. This includes ambient sounds, music, and effects appropriate to the scene.
Generation time varies based on resolution, duration, and server load. Use webhooks for production workflows to avoid polling.
Yes, set aspect_ratio to "9:16" to generate vertical videos optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.

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Best practices

  • Input quality: Provide a sharp, well-lit source image with a clear subject for the strongest motion
  • Prompt detail: Describe the motion, camera movement, and atmosphere you want applied to the image
  • Negative prompts: Use negative_prompt to exclude unwanted elements like “blurry, low quality, distorted”
  • Resolution selection: Choose 720p for fast iteration and 1080p for social media and final delivery
  • Audio control: Disable generate_audio if you plan to add custom audio in post-production
  • Webhook integration: Use webhooks instead of polling for scalable production applications