Generate Videos with Veo 3.1
Google DeepMind's leading AI video model — the first to generate video and audio natively together. Cinematic motion, realistic sound effects, dialogue, and up to 4K output.
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What Is Veo 3.1?
Veo 3.1 is Google DeepMind's leading video generation model. Its defining feature is native audio generation — it produces video and synchronized audio together in a single pass, generating natural sound effects, ambient noise, and dialogue that matches the visual content. Google DeepMind describes it with the tagline "Video, meet audio." The model also supports output up to 4K resolution.
Beyond audio, Veo 3.1 delivers cinematic motion quality with strong prompt adherence. The model understands physical concepts like inertia, depth, lighting changes, and spatial relationships between objects. It handles complex scenes with camera movement, multiple subjects, and detailed environments more consistently than earlier video generation approaches.
On Nano Banana, you can use Veo 3.1 for text-to-video and image-to-video generation. Clips are 4, 6, or 8 seconds long. Output is available at 720p, 1080p, or 4K, with 16:9 (landscape), 9:16 (portrait for Reels/Shorts/TikTok), and Auto aspect ratios.
How It Works
Write Your Prompt
Describe the scene, subjects, camera movement, and mood in natural language. For image-to-video, upload your reference image and describe how it should animate.
Choose Resolution & Format
Select 720p, 1080p, or 4K and pick an aspect ratio — 16:9 for landscape, 9:16 for vertical mobile content, or Auto. Higher resolutions cost more credits.
Generate & Download
Veo 3.1 generates your video clip, typically within 1–3 minutes. Preview it and download the MP4 file when you're happy with the result.
What Can You Create?
Veo 3.1 is well-suited for a range of short-form video needs. Here are the most common use cases:
Social Media Clips
Create short animated content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts in 9:16. A single compelling clip can be generated in minutes without a film crew.
Product & Brand Videos
Animate product shots, generate lifestyle footage, or create atmospheric clips for landing pages and ads. 4K output is ideal for high-end brand work.
Visual Storytelling
Bring concepts, scripts, or storyboards to life for pitches, presentations, or creative projects. Generate scene-by-scene clips to assemble into a narrative.
Concept & Prototype
Rapidly test visual directions for campaigns or productions before committing budget to a shoot. Generate multiple style variations from the same brief.
Key Capabilities
Cinematic Motion Quality
Subjects move naturally with believable physics. Veo 3.1 maintains subject identity and appearance across the full clip — keeping faces, products, and environments coherent from frame to frame.
Camera Movement Control
Specify camera movements like pan, zoom, dolly, or orbit in your prompt. Veo 3.1 interprets professional cinematography language and applies it to the generated footage precisely.
Image-to-Video Animation
Upload a still image and describe how it should come alive. Add motion to product photos, portraits, landscapes, or illustrations — Veo 3.1 preserves the source image's visual identity during animation.
Native Audio + Up to 4K
Veo 3.1 generates natural sound effects, ambient noise, and dialogue alongside the video — no separate audio step needed. Output at 720p, 1080p, or 4K at 24 fps with stereo audio at 48kHz.
Tips for Best Results
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Describe motion explicitly — 'a woman walking slowly through a sunlit park' outperforms 'a woman in a park'. The model needs motion cues to animate meaningfully.
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Use cinematography terms: 'slow push-in', 'pan right', 'overhead drone shot', 'handheld close-up'. These guide camera behavior more precisely than general scene descriptions.
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Trigger better audio by describing sound in your prompt: 'the crunch of footsteps on gravel', 'a character says hello clearly', 'distant crowd noise and city ambience'. Veo 3.1 generates audio natively — explicit sound cues produce far better results than leaving audio to chance.
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For image-to-video, choose source images with clear subjects and uncluttered backgrounds. Veo 3.1 preserves the source image's appearance during animation — start with a high-quality reference for the best output.
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Specify lighting and time of day: 'golden hour', 'overcast midday', 'neon-lit night scene'. Lighting context helps the model render shadows and atmosphere consistently across all frames.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Veo 3.1?
Veo 3.1 is Google DeepMind's leading AI video generation model. Its defining feature is native audio generation — it generates video and synchronized audio together in a single pass, including natural sound effects, ambient noise, and dialogue. It also supports output up to 4K resolution.
Does Veo 3.1 generate audio?
Yes. Native audio generation is Veo 3.1's signature feature. The model generates natural sound effects, ambient soundscapes, and spoken dialogue that match the visual content — all in the same generation pass. Google DeepMind describes this as 'Video, meet audio.'
What resolutions and aspect ratios does Veo 3.1 support?
Veo 3.1 supports 720p, 1080p, and 4K output at 24 fps. Supported aspect ratios are 16:9 (landscape), 9:16 (portrait, for TikTok/Reels/Shorts), and Auto. Clip length is 4, 6, or 8 seconds.
How many credits does Veo 3.1 cost?
Veo 3.1 charges a flat credit cost per video based on resolution: 50 credits for 720p, 60 credits for 1080p, and 80 credits for 4K. The exact cost is shown in the tool interface before you generate.
Can I use Veo 3.1 videos commercially?
Yes. Videos generated through our platform can be used for commercial purposes including advertising, social media, product demos, and client work. Always review your client contracts and platform-specific rules for AI-generated content when publishing.