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Google Veo 3.1 Lite Preview (Text to Video)Pixio video systemBuilt for directed motion

Google Veo 3.1 Lite Preview (Text to Video)

Veo 3.1 Lite Preview is a high-efficiency, developer-friendly video model: high-fidelity clips with natively generated audio, powered by the Gemini API model veo-3.1-lite-generate-preview. Text prompts up to about 1,024 tokens; 16:9 or 9:16; 720p or 1080p (1080p is 8 seconds only). Lite does not support 4K output, video extension, or reference-image mode. Docs: https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/video · Pricing: https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/pricing#veo-3.1 · Try: https://aistudio.google.com?model=veo-3.1-lite-generate-preview

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This model gets stronger as the shot becomes more explicit. Give it a subject, a move, a frame, and a mood so the output feels directed instead of guessed.

Open in Pixio

Best results start with a directed prompt or a strong first frame.

Why creators use it

Strong first frames win

Camera language matters

Built for short-form motion

Text

Direction-first input

Image

Reference-ready control

Motion

Workflow behavior

Short-form

Production fit

Pixio briefing

How to get the best out of Google Veo 3.1 Lite Preview (Text to Video)

Text to Video

Best when you want to direct the whole shot from language.

New scenes, camera intent, atmosphere-first ideation.

Image to Video

Best when the first frame or reference look needs to stay locked.

Keyframes, product shots, character continuity, style anchoring.

Scale to Finals

Best when the clip already works and you want more control instead of a reroll.

Continuations, polish passes, cleanup, stronger finals.