Model · Google · Video-Gen
Veo 3.1
Google's flagship video generation model. Adds advanced creative controls and improved prompt adherence on top of the Veo 3 native-audio foundation.
- Modality
- Video-Gen
- License
- Proprietary (Proprietary)
- Released
- October 15, 2025
- Last verified
- September 8, 2026
- Runs locally
- No
Strengths
- Native audio generation synchronised to video
- Improved prompt adherence and motion realism over Veo 3
- Available via Gemini API and Vertex AI
Weaknesses
- Closed weights
- Currently in Preview status — model ID is veo-3.1-generate-preview
Try it
| Where | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini API | hosted-api | API key required (Preview tier) |
| Vertex AI | hosted-api | GCP enterprise |
| Gemini app | product | Higher-tier plan |
Version history
- Veo 3.1 Lite Mar 2026
- Veo 3.1 Oct 2025 Current
- Veo 3 May 2025 Deprecated
Official sources
- Gemini API model docs docs
- Veo product page vendor
Change log
- — Release date corrected to 2025-10-15 from Google's deprecations page. The previous 2026-05-07 was the models page's global 'last updated' stamp, not a release date. Verified still current — no Veo 4 exists.
- — Initial entry. Sighted in Gemini API docs on 2026-05-07.
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