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Google Veo

Google DeepMind's flagship video model (Veo 3.1 current): up to 8-second 720p/1080p/4K clips with native audio and strong prompt adherence, available through the Gemini app and Gemini API.

Best for
Filmmakers and creators who want cinematic, audio-synced AI video with tight prompt control — especially Google ecosystem users on a Google AI plan.
Audience
Filmmakers, storytellers, content creators, advertisers, developers
Category
Video

Where it fits

Filmmakers and creators who want cinematic, audio-synced AI video with tight prompt control — especially Google ecosystem users on a Google AI plan.

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Pricing note

Consumer access via Google AI plans (Google AI Plus $4.99/month, Pro $19.99/month, Ultra from $99.99/month per the Google AI plans page). Gemini API per-second pricing (ai.google.dev): Veo 3.1 Standard $0.40/sec (720p/1080p) or $0.60/sec (4K); Fast $0.10-$0.30/sec; Lite $0.05-$0.08/sec. No standalone consumer subscription.

Checked Aug 13, 2026. Verify the current plan, credits, output limits, and commercial terms before purchasing.

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Is it legit?

Who is behind Google Veo, where it is based, and what is publicly known about its funding. Company details change — verify on the official site before committing.

Company
Google DeepMind
Founded
2010
Headquarters
London, UK / Mountain View, CA, USA
Funding
Part of Alphabet Inc.

Trade-offs to check

  • Clips are limited to 8 seconds on Veo 3.1; video extension is 720p only and 4K is not available on the Lite tier.
  • All outputs carry the invisible SynthID watermark.
  • Veo 3 and Veo 2 were deprecated and shut down June 30, 2026; consumer access requires a paid Google AI plan.

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