Veo 3.1 Lite Image-to-video
High-efficiency Veo 3.1 Lite image-to-video: animate an input image into video with synchronized audio. Cost-effective for scalable workflows; supports 720p/1080p and common aspect ratios. Does not support 4K outputs or Extension.
What it does
Veo 3.1 Lite Image-to-video, in practice.
Veo 3.1 Lite Preview (veo-3.1-lite-generate-preview) is a high-efficiency, developer-oriented video model from Google, optimized for scalable, programmable image-driven workflows. It produces video with audio and is positioned as a cost-effective option for teams building high-volume video applications. According to the official model documentation, Veo 3.1 Lite Preview does not support 4K outputs or Extension; consult the Video generation docs for end-to-end features and limits.
- Input images up to 8MB in size
- 720p or 1080p output resolution
- 4, 6, or 8 second duration (1080p requires 8s)
- 16:9 or 9:16 aspect ratio
- Audio is always generated
- Safety filters are applied to both input images and generated content
Run Veo 3.1 Lite Image-to-video
from $0.075/secParameters
What you can set.
| Parameter | What it does | Options |
|---|---|---|
prompt | Text description for the video. Supports audio cues per Veo prompt guidance. | |
image | Initial image to animate (instance image). Accepts a public image URL, a data URL, or raw base64-encoded image bytes (e.g. PNG/JPEG inline data). Input image up to 8MB per Veo 3.1 Lite limits. | |
aspect_ratio | The aspect ratio of the generated video. | 16:9 9:16 |
duration | Length of the generated video in seconds (durationSeconds). Must be 8 when using 1080p resolution. | 4 6 8 |
resolution | Output resolution. 1080p only supports 8s duration. Veo 3.1 Lite does not support 4K. | 720p 1080p |
seed | Random seed. Does not guarantee determinism but may improve repeatability. -1 means a random seed will be used. | default -1 |
Sample prompt
The prompt behind the sample.
A modern fighter jet ignites its afterburners and launches vertically into the sky at extreme speed, thick vapor trails forming behind the wings, clouds tearing apart as the jet pierces upward, cinematic camera tracking from below, dramatic lighting, ultra-realistic, IMAX-style aerial shot.
aspect_ratio: 16:9duration: 8resolution: 720pseed: -1FAQ
Short answers.
How much does Veo 3.1 Lite Image-to-video cost?
Pricing starts at $0.075 per second of video at the base resolution; higher resolutions and longer durations cost more. An 8-second clip at the base tier is about $0.60. Usage is billed per request from your balance — no subscription.
Does Veo 3.1 Lite Image-to-video run uncensored here?
No. Google applies its own content policy to this model regardless of where it is called from. For a route without an extra platform filter use Uncensored MiniMax H3; this page lists Veo 3.1 Lite Image-to-video for everything else it does well.
What does Veo 3.1 Lite Image-to-video take as input?
It is a image-to-video model. High-efficiency Veo 3.1 Lite image-to-video: animate an input image into video with synchronized audio. Cost-effective for scalable workflows; supports 720p/1080p and common aspect ratios. Does not support 4K outputs or Extension.
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