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Veo 3.1 Lite Generate

Veo 3.1 Lite Generate is the cost-optimized tier of the Veo 3.1 family, supporting text-to-video and image-to-video with native audio at 720p and 1080p, built for high-volume video applications that generate continuously rather than one deliverable at a time. Your use is subject to Google's Terms & Privacy Policies.

text-to-video
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import { experimental_generateVideo as generateVideo } from 'ai';


const result = await generateVideo({
  model: 'google/veo-3.1-lite-generate-001',
  prompt: 'A serene mountain lake at sunrise.'
});
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How does Veo 3.1 Lite Generate differ from Veo 3.1 Fast?

    Google positions Veo 3.1 Lite Generate as its most cost-effective video model and states that it matches the generation speed of Veo 3.1 Fast. Compare the rates on each model page for the current difference. Both sit below Veo 3.1 Generate, which applies full generation compute per request.

  • What durations and resolutions does Veo 3.1 Lite Generate support?

    Durations of 4, 6, or 8 seconds at 720p or 1080p, in landscape (16:9) or portrait (9:16). Cost adjusts with the duration you request. See the Specs table on this page for provider-specific options.

  • Does Veo 3.1 Lite Generate generate audio?

    Yes. Native audio generation runs across the Veo 3.1 family, covering ambient sound, effects, and dialogue described in the prompt, without a separate audio pass.

  • Does Veo 3.1 Lite Generate support image-to-video?

    Yes. Provide a reference image alongside a text description and Veo 3.1 Lite Generate animates it with the motion the prompt describes. Text-to-video works the same way without an image.

  • When should I use Veo 3.1 Generate instead?

    Use google/veo-3.1-generate-001 when a clip is a deliverable and frame quality decides whether the output ships. Use Veo 3.1 Lite Generate when generation volume drives your cost and any single clip is one of many.

  • How is Veo 3.1 Lite Generate priced?

    Rates for Veo 3.1 Lite Generate are listed on this page as N/A, and N/A breaks out the resolution and duration tiers. Duration is the main lever, so a 4-second clip costs less than an 8-second one. AI Gateway reflects provider pricing with no markup.

  • How do I use Veo 3.1 Lite Generate on AI Gateway?

    Use the identifier google/veo-3.1-lite-generate-001 with generateVideo from the AI SDK. AI Gateway handles provider routing and failover automatically.

  • How does Zero Data Retention work with Veo 3.1 Lite Generate through AI Gateway?

    Yes, Zero Data Retention is available for this model. Zero Data Retention is offered on a per-provider basis. See https://vercel.com/docs/ai-gateway/capabilities/zdr for details.