ToolsThe story, in brief
Build with Veo 3.1 Lite, our most cost-effective video generation model
Google just shipped Veo 3.1 Lite. Cost-effective video generation is now accessible via API.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
Google is democratizing video generation by releasing a lightweight, cheaper model through Gemini API and AI Studio. This lowers barriers for developers and companies to integrate video capabilities into applications without massive compute costs.
The key facts
5 to knowVeo 3.1 Lite is the cost-effective variant of Google's video generation model
Available in paid preview through Gemini API
Available for testing in Google AI Studio
Positioned as 'most cost-effective' video generation offering
Published March 31, 2026
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Google AI Blogblog.google
Publisher excerpt: Veo 3.1 Lite is now available in paid preview through the Gemini API and for testing in Google AI Studio.