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Veo 3.1

A premium text-and-image video model for cinematic shots, guided frames, references, optional audio, and up to 4K output.

Runs online, no installIncluded in plans from $19/mo

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Story

Make a story using this model's shots

Turn a written story into a narrated multi-shot film. Veo 3.1 is the shot language on this page — start a story after signup, then come back here when you want a single directed take.

Make a story using this model's shotsHow Story works

Example output

Story arc

A written story → a multi-shot filmMP4

Direct answer

When should you use Veo 3.1?

Veo 3.1 is a strong choice when the shot needs to feel directed rather than merely animated. Start from text, animate one image, direct a first and last frame, or use up to three references while combining camera language and optional audio for polished campaign footage.

Best for

Cinematic campaign shots, product worlds, and scenes where motion and audio should be planned together.

Technical readout

The supported shot envelope.

Duration
4, 6, or 8 seconds
Resolution
720p, 1080p, or 4K
Aspect ratio
16:9 or 9:16
Audio
Optional generated audio

Catalog modes: Text prompt · Animate image · First → last · References. Advanced controls: Negative prompt, Seed. References: Up to 3.

How it compares

Veo 3.1 vs Sora 2

Side-by-side from the Video Lab catalog. Try both with the same prompt when the modes overlap.

Duration

Veo 3.1

4, 6, or 8 seconds

Sora 2

4, 8, 12, 16, or 20 seconds

Resolution

Veo 3.1

720p, 1080p, 4K

Sora 2

720p

Aspect ratios

Veo 3.1

16:9, 9:16

Sora 2

16:9, 9:16

Audio

Veo 3.1

Optional generated audio

Sora 2

Native audio

Modes

Veo 3.1

Text prompt, Animate image, First → last, References

Sora 2

Text prompt, Animate image

References

Veo 3.1

Up to 3

Sora 2

Not available

Advanced controls

Veo 3.1

Negative prompt, Seed

Sora 2

None listed

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Head-to-head pages for Veo 3.1

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Why choose it

  • Animate, first/last, and references
  • Up to 4K output
  • Optional generated audio

What to consider

  • Supports 16:9 and 9:16
  • Reference mode uses an 8-second shot

Prompt direction

How to prompt Veo 3.1

Describe the subject, action, camera move, lighting, and sound as separate beats in one concise shot direction.

Prompts that work

  1. 01A dusk product hero on wet asphalt: slow dolly in, sodium-vapor reflections, leather grain in close-up, distant traffic hum and a single camera shutter.
  2. 02A chef plates a citrus dessert in a sunlit kitchen; 35mm handheld, steam catching the window light, knife tap and quiet room tone.
  3. 03Vertical street-cast: a runner turns a rainy corner at blue hour; tracking shot, neon in puddles, breath and footsteps on the soundtrack.
  4. 04First frame a still product pack, last frame the box opening on a marble table; locked tripod, soft practicals, cardboard rustle.
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Questions, answered

Veo 3.1 FAQ

What is Veo 3.1 best for?

Veo 3.1 is best suited to cinematic, directed shots where camera movement, scene composition, and optional sound all matter.

Can I try Veo 3.1 online?

Yes. Open Veo 3.1 in Clip Studio Video Lab to generate in the browser. Start from text, animate one image, direct first and last frames, or use up to three references with optional audio and up to 4K output. Sign in to generate; this model page is public.

Can Veo 3.1 animate images?

Yes. Video Lab supports a starting image, first and last frames, or up to three reference images with Veo 3.1.

Does Veo 3.1 generate audio?

Audio is optional. Turn it on when the scene benefits from ambient sound, effects, or speech generated with the video.

How does Veo 3.1 compare with Sora 2?

Veo 3.1 offers 4, 6, or 8 second shots at 720p–4K with optional audio, first/last frames, and up to three references. Sora 2 is 720p-only with always-on native audio and 4–20 second durations, without first/last or references.

How is Veo 3.1 priced?

Veo 3.1 uses your monthly generation allowance. Video Lab is included in every Clip Studio plan, from $19/mo. Each plan includes a monthly generation allowance. Model, duration, resolution, and audio decide how much of it a clip uses, and each setup is quoted before you generate. Plan details live on the pricing page.

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Compare Veo 3.1 with another model.

Veo 3.1 Fast sample outputOfficial sampleGoogle logoGoogleOriginal model creator

Veo 3.1 Fast

A faster, lower-cost Veo 3.1 SKU for cinematic shots, guided frames, references, optional audio, and up to 4K.See modelVeo 3.1 Lite sample outputOfficial sampleGoogle logoGoogleOriginal model creator

Veo 3.1 Lite

The lightest Veo 3.1 SKU for 4–8 second 720p or 1080p cinematic clips from text, a still, or first and last frames.See modelGemini Omni Flash sample outputIndependent testGoogle logoGoogleOriginal model creator

Gemini Omni Flash

A fast multimodal 1.1 model for text, image animation, first/last frames, and references with native audio up to 4K.See modelSeedance 2.5 sample outputOfficial sampleByteDance logoByteDanceOriginal model creator

Seedance 2.5

A next-generation text-and-image video model with native audio, 30-second shots, first/last frames, and deep reference control.See model

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Make a story using Veo 3.1 shots.

Paste a story or script. Clip Studio plans cinematic shots, narrates them, and renders a film you can download.

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