AI video model · by GoogleTOP
VEO 3.1 Lite — AI video generator
VEO 3.1 Lite is the lightweight member of Google's Veo 3.1 family, which Google calls its most cost-effective video model. It turns a prompt, or a still image, into a short clip.
Choose 4, 6 or 8 seconds, landscape 16:9 or portrait 9:16, and 720p or 1080p. Sound is optional: a silent clip costs fewer credits than one with audio.
- Length
- 4, 6 or 8 seconds; 1080p: 8 s only
- Resolution
- 720p, 1080p
- Audio
- Optional: silent or with audio (priced separately)
- From
- 3 credits
VEO 3.1 Lite specs
The settings you can choose in the Forgeborn video studio.
- Developer
- Type
- AI video generator
- Length
- 4, 6 or 8 seconds; 1080p: 8 s only
- Resolution
- 720p, 1080p
- Aspect ratios
- 9:16, 16:9
- Audio
- Optional: silent or with audio (priced separately)
- Plans
- Basic, Creator and Pro
VEO 3.1 Lite price in credits
Credits for one clip, by setting and length.
| Setting | 4 s | 6 s | 8 s |
|---|---|---|---|
| 720p · Silent | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 720p · With audio | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| 1080p · Silent | — | — | 8 |
| 1080p · With audio | — | — | 13 |
- Starter (not included)
- Basic
- Creator
- Pro
- The studio shows the exact credit cost before every generation.
- See all plans and credit packs on the pricing page.
What you can make with VEO 3.1 Lite
Ad variations
Make several short 16:9 and 9:16 cuts of the same idea for testing.
Animate a product photo
Start from an image and get a few seconds of motion in the same orientation.
Social hooks
Use 4 or 6 seconds for the opening beat of a Reel or Short.
Storyboard previews
Check how a shot plays before spending more on a longer render.
VEO 3.1 Lite FAQ
How much does VEO 3.1 Lite cost?
VEO 3.1 Lite starts at 3 credits for a 4 s 720p · Silent clip and goes up to 13 credits for the largest setting in the table. Credits come with every Forgeborn plan, and the exact cost is shown before you generate.
Which plans include VEO 3.1 Lite?
Basic, Creator or Pro. Starter does not include it.
Does VEO 3.1 Lite generate audio?
It can: choose silent or with audio in the studio. The two are priced separately (see the table).
Which lengths and resolutions does VEO 3.1 Lite support?
720p works at 4, 6 and 8 seconds. 1080p is available at 8 seconds.
Can I start VEO 3.1 Lite from an image?
Yes. On image to video the aspect ratio has to match the orientation of your image: 16:9 for a landscape picture, 9:16 for a portrait one.
Can I use VEO 3.1 Lite results commercially?
Yes. Commercial use is included on every Forgeborn plan, including Starter.
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