Sample
Googlevideo model
Veo 3.1 Lite
The entry tier of the Veo 3.1 family. Keeps native audio generation and the same 4/6/8-second clip lengths and 16:9 or 9:16 framing as its siblings, at a fraction of the per-second cost — the practical choice for drafts and iteration before committing to a full-price render.
125 cr/secText promptReference image
Excels at
- By far the lowest per-second cost in the Veo family
- Native audio generation retained, unlike most budget video models
- Same clip lengths and aspect ratios as Veo 3.1 and 3.1 Fast
Signal
Speed
Realism
Creativity
Control
Use when
- Storyboarding and iterating on shot ideas cheaply
- Social clips where absolute fidelity is not the priority
- Testing a prompt before spending on Veo 3.1 proper
Avoid when
- Final hero shots — step up to Veo 3.1 for maximum fidelity
- Clips longer than 8 seconds
Prompt used for this sample
A paper boat drifting down a rain-slicked city street at dusk, gentle camera follow, cinematic
Also available
Veo 3.1 — Highest fidelity of the three; costs the most per second.
Veo 3.1 Fast — Middle tier — quicker than 3.1 at lower cost.
