Veo 3.1, the newest Veo model from Google DeepMind, is live on Veo Studio. It's the default model in the prompt box on every plan, including the free one, and it costs nothing extra. All three tiers are in the model picker: Veo 3.1, Veo 3.1 Fast and Veo 3.1 Lite.
If you've used Veo 3, the short version is this: same native audio and cinematic quality, plus the controls that were missing. You can lock in a character or product with reference images, grow an 8-second clip into a scene of more than two minutes, and export in 4K.
At a glance
- Models: Veo 3.1, Veo 3.1 Fast and Veo 3.1 Lite. Veo 3 and Veo 3 Fast stay available too.
- Clips: 4, 6 or 8 seconds, in 16:9 or 9:16, with sound generated alongside the picture.
- Resolution: 720p and 1080p on every tier, 4K on Veo 3.1 and Veo 3.1 Fast.
- New controls: up to 3 reference images, first and last frame, and scene extension up to about 148 seconds.
- Price: no new tier and no upgrade fee. Fast and Lite use fewer credits per second than the full model.
What's new in Veo 3.1
Veo 3 made AI video talk. Veo 3.1 makes it directable. These are the upgrades you'll notice first.
Reference images for consistent characters and products
Add up to three images (a face, a product, an outfit, a visual style) and Veo 3.1 keeps them consistent for the whole clip. In Veo Studio you tag each one in your prompt with @, for example "@[image1] wears @[image2]'s jacket". For ads and recurring characters, this is the feature that saves the most regenerations.
First and last frame
Upload a starting image and an ending image, and Veo 3.1 generates the motion between them, with audio. Use it for transitions, product reveals and before-and-after shots.
Scene extension
A finished clip can now keep going. Each extension adds 7 seconds and picks up from the final frame, with the same world, characters and sound. In Veo Studio you can extend one continuous scene to about 148 seconds.
4K and native vertical video
Veo 3.1 and Veo 3.1 Fast render full 4K (2160p). Vertical 9:16 video is generated natively rather than cropped from a wide frame, so it's ready for TikTok, Reels and Shorts.
Richer sound and better prompt adherence
Dialogue, sound effects and ambience are generated with the video, as they were in Veo 3, but they're richer and more closely synced to the action. Veo 3.1 also follows detailed prompts more closely, especially camera directions and multi-step actions.
For the full side-by-side comparison, see our Veo 3.1 page.
Veo 3.1 vs Veo 3.1 Fast vs Veo 3.1 Lite: which should you use?
All three tiers share the same native audio, 4 to 8 second clips and 16:9 or 9:16 output. The difference comes down to quality, speed and credit cost.
| Tier | Max resolution | Speed | Credits | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veo 3.1 | 4K | Slowest | Most per second | Final shots, ads, dialogue scenes |
| Veo 3.1 Fast | 4K | Fast | Fewer per second | Most everyday work, social video, iterating on ideas |
| Veo 3.1 Lite | 1080p | Fast | Fewest per second | Testing prompts, drafts, B-roll in volume |
A simple workflow: try a prompt on Lite, refine it on Fast, then render the keeper on the full Veo 3.1 model at 1080p or 4K. That way most of your credits go into the version you'll actually publish.
Veo 3.1 release date and timeline
Veo 3.1 has been rolled out in three steps, and every one of them is now live on Veo Studio.
| Date | What Google released |
|---|---|
| October 15, 2025 | Veo 3.1 and Veo 3.1 Fast: reference images, first and last frame, scene extension, richer audio |
| January 13, 2026 | Update: better consistency from reference images, native 9:16 vertical video, 1080p and 4K output |
| March 31, 2026 | Veo 3.1 Lite: the lowest-cost tier, as fast as Veo 3.1 Fast, at 720p and 1080p |
Veo Studio runs the full Veo 3.1 family on every plan, and all three tiers are already in the model picker.
Veo 3.1 pricing on Veo Studio
Veo 3.1 costs nothing extra on Veo Studio. There's no new tier or add-on: it runs on the plan you already have, at the same price and with the same monthly credits.
- Free: 160 credits a month, enough for up to 2 videos at 720p. No card required, and no watermark added.
- Paid plans: from $14 a month for up to 50 videos, up to $99 a month for up to 392 videos. Every paid plan includes higher resolutions and a commercial licence.
- Credit packs: one-time top-ups with no subscription. The credits never expire.
Your credits go further on Fast and Lite, which use fewer credits per second of video than the full Veo 3.1 model. Compare everything on the pricing page.
Can you use Veo 3.1 for free?
Yes. Create a free account and Veo 3.1 is already selected, with no card, waitlist or invite code. The free plan covers a couple of 720p clips a month, which is enough to see whether Veo fits your work before you pay. Try Veo 3.1 free.
How to try Veo 3.1 on Veo Studio
- Sign in or create a free account. Veo 3.1 is the default model.
- Write your prompt: what's on screen, how the camera moves and what it sounds like. To keep a character or product consistent, click + References, add up to 3 images and tag them with @ in the prompt.
- Choose 16:9 or 9:16, a resolution and 4, 6 or 8 seconds, then click Generate. When you have a clip you like, extend it 7 seconds at a time.
Not sure what to write? Start with one of the 41 prompts in our Veo 3 prompt guide, or follow the full walkthrough in how to use Veo 3. Building Veo into your own product? See the Veo 3 API page.
What about Veo 4?
Google hasn't announced a Veo 4. As of October 2026, Veo 3.1 is still the newest Veo model, and Veo 3.1 Lite (March 2026) is the most recent addition to the family.
Be careful with sites selling "Veo 4" access today. Google hasn't released a model by that name, so whatever they're running isn't an official Veo 4.
Google's other video model, Gemini Omni, launched in May 2026. It's a separate model that creates and edits video through conversation in the Gemini app, not a new version of Veo. If Google releases a new Veo model, we'll cover it here.
Veo 3.1 FAQ
When was Veo 3.1 released?
Google released Veo 3.1 and Veo 3.1 Fast on October 15, 2025. An update on January 13, 2026 added native vertical video and 4K, and Veo 3.1 Lite followed on March 31, 2026.
Is Veo 3.1 the latest Veo model?
Yes. As of October 2026, Veo 3.1 is Google's newest Veo model. Google hasn't announced a Veo 4.
What is the difference between Veo 3.1 Fast and Veo 3.1 Lite?
Fast renders up to 4K and is the best everyday balance of quality and speed. Lite tops out at 1080p, uses the fewest credits and is best for drafts and high-volume work.
Do I need a new plan to use Veo 3.1?
No. Veo 3.1 runs on every Veo Studio plan, free included, at no extra cost.
Can I still use Veo 3?
Yes. Veo 3 and Veo 3 Fast are still in the model picker, so projects you started on Veo 3 keep working the same way.
Does Veo 3.1 generate sound?
Yes. Dialogue, sound effects, ambience and music are generated together with the video and synced to the action. Put a line in quotation marks and the character says it on screen.
Start creating with Veo 3.1
Veo 3.1 is the best version of Veo yet, and it's already the default on Veo Studio. Open Veo Studio, write a prompt and get your first clip with sound in minutes. New to Veo? Start with what Veo is.
