Google Veo 3 is also available in a Veo 3.1 variant, which adds multi-reference image input (up to 3 images), improved frame interpolation, and 360° camera rotation support. Select it from the model dropdown in the Video tab.
What makes Veo 3 different
Native audio generation
Generates synchronized dialogue, sound effects, and music directly with the video — no post-production audio work required.
Lip-sync with phoneme control
Animates faces with phoneme-level precision to match speech rhythm, emotion, and facial gestures naturally.
Cinematic prompt control
Interprets prompts with high precision, delivering smooth camera movements, stable scene composition, and consistent visual style.
Multimodal input
Supports text and image inputs together, giving you creative flexibility for scenes that need to match specific visual tones or brand aesthetics.
Scene coherence
Keeps characters, objects, and visual style consistent across shots and scene transitions throughout the video.
Strengths and limitations
| Strengths | Limitations |
|---|---|
| Native audio — dialogue, ambiance, SFX | High credit cost per generation |
| Lip-synced dialogue and character animation | Limited control over individual audio layers |
| Text and image prompts supported | Limited support for abstract or non-naturalistic styles |
| Stylistic and cinematic prompt control | Occasional sync or consistency issues |
| Realistic motion and lighting | Requires high compute power and longer generation time |
| Consistent characters and style across shots | Video limited to 8 seconds (extendable without audio) |
Credit costs
| Model | Cost (4 seconds) |
|---|---|
| Google Veo 3 (no sound) | 2,000 credits |
| Google Veo 3 (with sound) | 4,000 credits |
| Google Veo 3 Fast (no sound) | 1,040 credits |
| Google Veo 3 Fast (with sound) | 1,520 credits |
How to use Google Veo 3
Select the model
Choose Google Veo 3 from the model dropdown. You can also select Veo 3 Fast for faster generation at lower cost.
Write your prompt
Write a detailed prompt describing the scene, characters, mood, time of day, atmosphere, and action.
Configure advanced settings
In advanced settings, add negative prompts to exclude specific elements and set a custom seed for reproducibility.
Prompting tips
- Be specific with your scene — Include setting, characters, mood, time of day, atmosphere, and action. Example: “A medieval castle at sunset, two knights walking, cinematic camera movement, warm light.”
- Use cinematic language — Terms like close-up, wide shot, slow motion, dynamic camera, or panning shot guide Veo 3’s camera behavior.
- Mention mood or style — Keywords like dramatic, surreal, fantasy, action, or documentary-style define the tone.
- Describe character actions — Simple actions like walking, looking surprised, or holding an object make scenes feel more natural.
- Avoid overcomplicating — Focus on one clear scene or action. Overloaded prompts may generate conflicting visuals.
Example prompts
Example 1Close-up of tan skin with orange marigolds growing from it, hyper-realistic and dreamy, bokeh effect, sunset lighting.Example 2
A silver sedan mid-air over a collapsing wooden bridge during a chase, swirling dust, subtle lens flare, motion blur, cinematic action shot, rainy night.Example 3
A person holding a single flower made of chrome, centered framing, deep shadows, surreal minimalist styling.
Use cases
- Short films and cinematic sequences — Full audio and lip-sync make Veo 3 one of the few models that can produce a complete short narrative clip.
- Marketing and advertising — Prompt-controlled camera, synced audio, and realistic motion make it suitable for polished brand content.
- Educational and explainer content — Dialogue generation paired with visual storytelling.
- Social media content — Personal brand videos, creative shorts, and product showcases with ambient audio.
- Fantasy and surreal scenes — Veo 3 handles fantastical prompts (unicorns, dragons, surreal environments) with good coherence.
Model comparison
| Feature | Google Veo 3 | Google Veo 3 Fast | Kling 2.1 | Minimax Hailuo 02 | Seedance 1.0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 720p | 720p | 720p / 1080p | 512p / 768p / 1080p | 480p / 720p / 1080p |
| Video length | 4–8s | 8s | 5–10s | 6s | 5–10s |
| Audio generation | Full (dialogue, ambiance, SFX) | Full | No | No | No |
| Lip-sync | Native | Native | No | No | No |
| Multi-shot consistency | Limited | Limited | Limited | Basic | Strong |
| Camera control | Prompt-controlled | Prompt-controlled | Predefined or inferred | Cinematic pans, tilts | Cinematic styles |