Veo 3.1 Fast integrates seamlessly into multimedia workflows, enabling developers and creators to convert static images into high-quality videos with synchronized audio.
Overview
Veo 3.1 Fast is an advanced AI model developed by Google DeepMind that transforms static images into dynamic videos at 1080p resolution. It simultaneously generates synchronized audio, including background sounds, music, and dialogues, while preserving the original image's style and composition. This makes it a powerful tool for creators seeking high-quality video content from single images.
Technical Specifications
Resolution: Full HD 1080p
Input Formats: Static images in multiple aspect ratios (16:9 and 9:16)
Output Format: MP4 video clips with audio (various codecs supported)
Clip Length: Customizable to 4, 6, or 8 seconds
Audio Generation: Background noise, music scores, dialogue synthesis synchronized with visuals
Model Architecture: Proprietary DeepMind generative pipeline optimized for fast processing and high fidelity
Performance Benchmarks
Video Quality: Produces smooth animations with high frame coherence and minimal artifacts.
Audio Sync Accuracy: Audio elements are well-timed with motion, enhancing realism.
Processing Speed: Optimized for rapid generation, enabling fast turnaround on standard high-end GPUs.
Key Features
Static-to-Video Conversion: Generates smooth 1080p videos from still images.
Synchronized Audio Generation: Incorporates ambient sounds, music, and dialogues aligned with video content.
Style and Composition Preservation: Maintains original image aesthetics and composition throughout animation.
Multi-Format Support: Horizontal (16:9) and vertical (9:16) aspect ratios suitable for platforms like YouTube and Stories.
Duration Control: Options for 4, 6, or 8-second video clips.
Video Extension: Extends existing videos by generating logically coherent 8-second follow-ups using the last second of the source clip.
Use Cases
Content Creation: Generates engaging short videos from photos for social media, marketing, and advertising.
Storytelling: Animates key scenes with custom audio for immersive narratives.
Video Enhancement: Extends existing footage to lengthen scenes or create seamless transitions.
Platform Adaptation: Produces video formats tailored for YouTube horizontal views or vertical mobile stories.
API Pricing
$0.105 / sec (audio off)
$0.1575 / sec (audio on)
Code Sample
Comparison with Other Models
vs. DeepDream Video Generators: Veo 3.1 delivers higher resolution 1080p videos with audio synchronization, whereas DeepDream typically produces stylized but silent animations.
vs. Imagen Video: Imagen Video excels in diverse scene generation but does not focus on consistent style preservation or explicit "first and last frame" transitions supported by Veo 3.1.
vs. Runway Gen-4: Runway Gen-4 is optimized for general video generation from prompts, but Veo 3.1 specializes in image-to-video conversion with audio and video extension features.