VIDEO MODEL by Google DeepMind Veo 3.1 family

Google Veo 3.1 Lite

Google DeepMind's cost-efficient Veo 3.1 variant — equal speed to Veo 3.1 Fast at less than 50% of the cost. Built for high-volume generation, developer applications, and use cases where output throughput matters as much as quality.

Resolution

720p–1080p

Duration

8 seconds

Cost

\<50% of Veo 3.1 Fast

Aspect ratios

16:9, 9:16

Veo 3.1 Lite does not include native audio generation. If you need synchronized audio, use [Google Veo 3.1](/ai-models/video/google-veo-3-1) or [Google Veo 3.1 Fast](/ai-models/video/google-veo-3-1-fast) instead. ## Google's most cost-efficient video model Google Veo 3.1 Lite, released March 31, 2026, completes the three-tier Veo 3.1 lineup — sitting below Veo 3.1 Fast in cost while matching it in inference speed. It uses the same Transformer backbone with spatio-temporal patches as the broader Veo 3.1 family, but is optimized for cost-efficient deployment in developer pipelines, high-volume generation, and use cases where output quantity matters alongside quality. Duration is fixed at 8 seconds per clip. ## Capabilities Less than 50% of the credit cost of Veo 3.1 Fast — the most affordable way to access the Veo 3.1 architecture on ImagineArt. Consistent 8-second generation length — predictable credit consumption and straightforward pipeline integration. Generates at 720p–1080p resolution, maintaining visual quality suitable for most digital delivery formats. Shares the same Transformer backbone with spatio-temporal patches as Veo 3.1 Fast and Veo 3.1 — consistent scene coherence and prompt adherence. Same generation speed as Veo 3.1 Fast — rapid turnaround without paying for the higher-cost tier. Supports text-to-video and image-to-video workflows for creative flexibility. ## Veo 3.1 family comparison | Model | Audio | Duration | Resolution | Relative cost | Best for | | ---------------------------------------------------- | ----- | -------- | ---------- | ------------- | ------------------------------- | | **Veo 3.1 Lite** | No | 8s | 1080p | Lowest | High-volume, cost-sensitive | | [Veo 3.1 Fast](/ai-models/video/google-veo-3-1-fast) | Yes | 4/6/8s | Up to 4K | Medium | Balanced speed + quality | | [Veo 3.1](/ai-models/video/google-veo-3-1) | Yes | 4/6/8s | Up to 4K | Highest | Broadcast quality, max fidelity | ## Specifications | Feature | Details | | ----------------- | --------------------------------------------- | | **Developer** | Google DeepMind | | **Released** | March 31, 2026 | | **Resolution** | 720p–1080p | | **Duration** | 8 seconds | | **Aspect ratios** | 16:9, 9:16 | | **Audio** | No | | **Architecture** | Transformer backbone, spatio-temporal patches | ## How to use Log into ImagineArt and go to the **AI Video Generator**. Choose **Google Veo 3.1 Lite** from the model dropdown. Describe the scene, subject, camera movement, and mood. Veo 3.1 Lite responds well to cinematographic language. Duration is fixed at 8 seconds. Select 16:9 for landscape or 9:16 for vertical/mobile delivery. Click **Generate** and review the 1080p output. ## Prompting tips * **Be specific and concise** — Veo 3.1 Lite performs best with clear, direct prompts. Focus on the key visual elements: subject, action, setting, and lighting. * **Plan for 8 seconds** — Structure your prompt as a complete 8-second scene with clear subject, action, and setting. * **Use cinematographic language** — "Wide establishing shot," "tight close-up," "slow pan right" all guide the visual framing effectively. ### Example prompts > A hummingbird hovers near a red flower in a sunlit garden. Close-up, natural light, green bokeh background. 8 seconds, 16:9. > An architect reviews blueprints spread across a large table. Overhead shot, warm studio lighting, slight camera drift. 8 seconds. For high-volume video generation pipelines where cost efficiency is a priority, Veo 3.1 Lite delivers the Veo 3.1 architecture at the lowest credit cost. If your use case requires audio or selectable clip length (4, 6, or 8s), step up to [Veo 3.1 Fast](/ai-models/video/google-veo-3-1-fast) or [Veo 3.1](/ai-models/video/google-veo-3-1).