Veo
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One of the best state of the art AI video models. Google DeepMind's Veo 3.1 produces cinematic quality clips with synchronized audio, dialogue, and sound effects.
Key features
Free tier available, AI Pro at $19.99/mo
Content creators who want to generate video from text descriptions without traditional production workflows
Native audio generation (dialogue, sound effects, ambient sound) is a major differentiator; most competitors produce silent video
What it does
Text to Video Generation
Generate cinematic quality video clips from natural language text prompts describing scenes, actions, lighting, and mood.
Learn moreNative Audio Generation
Produce synchronized audio alongside video, including dialogue, environmental sound effects, background music, and ambient noise. A major differentiator over competitors.
Learn moreCamera Controls
Direct camera movements with precision: rotations, dollies, zooms, pans, and other cinematic camera techniques for professional looking results.
Learn moreImage to Video
Generate video from reference images, maintaining character and scene consistency across generations. Upload a still and bring it to life.
Extend and Outpainting
Lengthen clips up to a minute or more with the Extend feature. Broaden your frame with outpainting to reveal more of the scene beyond the original boundaries.
Learn moreObject Add and Remove
Add or remove objects from video scenes using natural language instructions. Describe what you want changed and Veo handles the edit.
Up to 4K Resolution
Generate video at resolutions up to 4K for high fidelity output suitable for professional and creative workflows.
Learn moreFlow Filmmaking Platform
Access Veo through Google's dedicated filmmaking tool, Flow, which provides shot descriptions, story ingredients, reference powered video, and a full creative workflow.
Learn morePricing
Free
No video generation. Veo is not available on the free tier of Google AI Plans.
- No Veo access
- No video generation in Gemini
- No Flow access
AI Plus
Entry level access to Veo with 200 credits per month shared with Whisk (roughly 20 fast videos or 2 quality videos). Veo 3.1 Fast in Gemini and Veo 3.1 in Flow.
- Veo 3.1 Fast in Gemini
- Veo 3.1 in Flow
- 200 credits per month (roughly 20 fast videos or 2 quality videos, shared with Whisk)
- Native audio generation
- Text to video generation
- Image to video generation
AI Pro
More generous video generation limits with 1,000 credits per month shared with Whisk (roughly 100 fast videos or 10 quality videos). Veo 3.1 Fast in Gemini and Veo 3.1 in Flow.
- Veo 3.1 Fast in Gemini
- Veo 3.1 in Flow
- 1,000 credits per month (roughly 100 fast videos or 10 quality videos, shared with Whisk)
- Native audio generation
- Text to video generation
- Image to video generation
- Camera controls
- Extend and outpainting
AI Ultra
Maximum video generation capacity with 25,000 credits per month shared with Whisk (roughly 2,500 fast videos or 250 quality videos). Full Veo 3.1 in both Gemini and Flow.
- Veo 3.1 in Gemini
- Veo 3.1 in Flow
- 25,000 credits per month (roughly 2,500 fast videos or 250 quality videos, shared with Whisk)
- Native audio generation
- Text to video generation
- Image to video generation
- Camera controls
- Extend and outpainting
- Object add and remove
- Up to 4K resolution
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Native audio generation (dialogue, sound effects, ambient sound) is a major differentiator; most competitors produce silent video
- Veo 3/3.1 produce very high quality, cinematic visuals with accurate physics and natural motion
- Camera control features (rotations, dollies, zooms, pans) enable precise directorial control over generated video
- Character and scene consistency through reference images, useful for storytelling and brand work
- Multiple access points: Gemini app, Flow filmmaking platform, Gemini API, Vertex AI, and Google Photos
- Flow provides a dedicated filmmaking interface purpose built for multi scene video creation
- Supports up to 4K resolution for high fidelity output
Cons
- No video generation on the free tier; requires a minimum AI Plus subscription at $7.99/mo
- API pricing is expensive at $0.35 to $0.50 per second of generated video
- Individual clips are typically short (seconds), though the Extend feature can push clips to approximately one minute
- Quality can be inconsistent for complex scenes with many elements or unusual compositions
- Consumer access is credit based with limited monthly allocations shared with Whisk
- Some features are available only in the United States
How to get started
Subscribe to a Google AI plan
Visit one.google.com and subscribe to AI Plus ($7.99/mo), AI Pro ($19.99/mo), or AI Ultra ($249.99/mo). Veo is not available on the free tier.
Generate video in Gemini
Open Gemini and describe the video you want in natural language. Include details about the scene, action, lighting, camera movement, and mood. Veo generates a clip with synchronized audio.
Try Flow for filmmaking
Open Flow, Google's dedicated filmmaking platform built on Veo, Imagen, and Gemini. Use shot descriptions, story ingredients, and reference images to create multi scene narratives with camera controls and native audio.
Explore advanced features
Experiment with camera controls (rotations, dollies, zooms, pans), character consistency via reference images, outpainting to broaden your frame, Extend to lengthen clips, and object add/remove using natural language.
Deep dive
Detailed guides with comparisons, tips, and visuals for each feature.
Model Versions
Overview of the Veo model family: Veo 2, Veo 3, Veo 3 Fast, Veo 3.1, and Veo 3.1 Fast.
Flow (AI Filmmaking Tool)
Google's dedicated filmmaking platform built on Veo, Imagen, and Gemini for creating multi scene video narratives.
Veo vs Sora: Head to Head Comparison
Detailed comparison of Google's Veo and OpenAI's Sora across audio, quality, controls, access, and pricing.
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Last updated: 2026-02-19