Flow
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Google's dedicated AI filmmaking platform built on Veo 3.1, Gemini Omni, and Imagen for creating cinematic video with camera controls, scene building, and native audio.
Key features
Free tier available, AI Pro at $19.99/mo
Filmmakers and storytellers who want to prototype scenes, create concept videos, or produce short films without traditional production
Custom built for filmmaking workflows with genuine directorial tools, not just a chat interface that generates video
What it does
Camera Controls
Define precise camera movements including rotations, dollies, zooms, pans, and angles. This directorial control is rare among AI video tools and makes Flow particularly valuable for creators who need specific visual language.
Learn moreScene Builder
Seamlessly edit and extend existing shots, revealing more of the action or transitioning to new scenes with continuous motion and consistent characters.
Learn moreIngredients System
Create and manage characters, locations, objects, and styles as reusable ingredients for consistent storytelling across multiple scenes and shots.
Learn moreNative Audio Generation
Add ambient sound, sound effects, and realistic character dialogue with near perfect lip syncing. Powered by Veo 3.1, audio is generated alongside video in a single pass.
Text to Video Generation
Generate cinematic video clips up to 8 seconds long (up to 10 seconds with Gemini Omni Flash) from text prompts describing scenes, action, lighting, camera movement, and mood.
Image to Video and Frames to Video
Upload reference images and turn them into video clips, or provide specific frames as starting or ending points for generation.
1080p and 4K Upscaling
Enhance output quality with 1080p upscaling (free for all subscribers) or 4K upscaling (AI Ultra only, 50 credits per upscale) for higher quality final renders.
Text to Image (Imagen)
Generate visual assets using Imagen directly within the Flow workflow, creating character references, backgrounds, and style guides without leaving the platform.
Pricing
Free
50 Google Flow credits per day (refreshed daily). Access to Veo 3.1 Lite, Fast, and Quality generations. Enough for several test clips to try the platform.
- 50 Google Flow credits per day (roughly 5 Veo 3.1 Lite clips or 2 Veo 3.1 Fast clips daily)
- Veo 3.1 Lite, Fast, and Quality generations
- Basic text to video and frames to video
- Daily credits do not roll over
AI Plus
200 Google Flow credits per month. Unlocks Camera Controls, Scene Builder, and 1080p upscaling. Roughly 10 Veo 3.1 Fast clips or 20 Veo 3.1 Lite clips per month.
- 200 Google Flow credits per month
- Camera Controls
- Scene Builder
- 1080p upscaling (free)
- Text to video and frames to video
- Pay as you go top up credits available
AI Pro
1,000 Google Flow credits per month. Roughly 50 Veo 3.1 Fast clips or 10 Veo 3.1 Quality clips per month. All Plus features with higher limits.
- 1,000 Google Flow credits per month
- All AI Plus features
- Higher generation limits
- YouTube Premium Lite included
- Pay as you go top up credits available
AI Ultra $100
10,000 Google Flow credits per month. Ultra subscribers get halved credit costs on Veo 3.1 Lite and Fast generations. Includes 4K upscaling and all Pro features.
- 10,000 Google Flow credits per month
- Halved credit costs on Veo 3.1 Lite (5) and Fast (10) generations
- 4K upscaling (50 credits per upscale)
- All AI Pro features
- YouTube Premium individual plan included
- Pay as you go top up credits available
AI Ultra $200
25,000 Google Flow credits per month. Same Ultra credit cost discounts. Includes Ingredients to Video and all Ultra $100 features with the highest limits.
- 25,000 Google Flow credits per month
- Ingredients to Video (combine multiple ingredients in one generation)
- Halved credit costs on Veo 3.1 Lite (5) and Fast (10) generations
- 4K upscaling (50 credits per upscale)
- All AI Ultra $100 features
- Highest limits and priority
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Custom built for filmmaking workflows with genuine directorial tools, not just a chat interface that generates video
- Camera Controls offer precise control over rotations, dollies, zooms, pans, and angles, rare among AI video tools
- Scene Builder enables multi shot narratives with consistent characters and continuous motion across scenes
- Native audio generation with dialogue and lip sync eliminates the need for separate audio tools
- Ingredients system maintains character and location consistency across scenes, essential for storytelling
- Uses Veo 3.1 and Gemini Omni, widely considered among the most capable AI video generation models available
- Free tier provides 50 credits per day for experimentation with no credit card required
- Integrates Imagen for creating visual assets within the same workflow
Cons
- Currently focused on U.S. subscribers; availability in other countries is limited
- Credit costs add up quickly; a Veo 3.1 Quality clip costs 100 credits, meaning Pro tier gets roughly 10 Quality clips per month (though Veo 3.1 Fast at 20 credits is more economical)
- Generated clips are short (up to approximately 8 seconds), though Scene Builder can extend sequences
- Subscription is still recommended for serious use; the free tier's 50 daily credits go further than before but remain limited for production workflows
- Quality can be inconsistent for complex scenes with specific requirements like precise text rendering or hand movements
How to get started
Sign in with your Google account
Go to labs.google/flow and sign in. The free tier provides 50 Google Flow credits per day for Veo 3.1 Lite, Fast, and Quality generations. No credit card required.
Create your first scene
Describe a scene in natural language and let Flow generate a cinematic video clip. Start with Veo 3.1 Lite clips (10 credits each) or Veo 3.1 Fast (20 credits each) to experiment before using Veo 3.1 Quality (100 credits each).
Explore filmmaking features
Try Camera Controls for directorial precision, Scene Builder for multi shot sequences, and the Ingredients system for character and location consistency. Enable native audio for dialogue and sound effects.
Upgrade for more credits
AI Plus ($7.99/mo) unlocks Camera Controls and Scene Builder with 200 credits. AI Pro ($19.99/mo) provides 1,000 credits for regular filmmaking. AI Ultra starts at $99.99/mo with 10,000 credits; the $199.99/mo tier provides 25,000 credits and Ingredients to Video.
Deep dive
Detailed guides with comparisons, tips, and visuals for each feature.
Flow vs Generating Video in Gemini
Why Flow exists when you can already ask Gemini to make videos, and what filmmaking features it adds.
Camera Controls
Rotations, dollies, zooms, pans, angles, and combined movements for precise directorial control.
Scene Builder
Multi shot sequences with consistent characters, smooth transitions, and continuous motion.
Ingredients System
Reusable characters, locations, objects, and styles for consistent storytelling across scenes.
Understanding Flow's Credit System
How credits work, what they cost, and how to budget for filmmaking projects.
Links
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Documentation
Pricing
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Last updated: 2026-06-01