Why choose it
- Same Veo 3.1 workflows
- Lower per-second cost
- Optional generated audio
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Veo 3.1 Fast
A faster, lower-cost Veo 3.1 SKU for cinematic shots, guided frames, references, optional audio, and up to 4K.
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When should you use Veo 3.1 Fast?
Veo 3.1 Fast keeps Veo’s directed-shot language—text, a start image, first and last frames, or up to three references—at a lower per-second rate than Veo 3.1. Use it when you want Veo motion and optional audio without the premium SKU’s cost.
Best for
Faster Veo drafts, campaign tests, and 720p–4K shots where turnaround and cost matter as much as look.
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
What to consider
- Supports 16:9 and 9:16
- Reference mode uses an 8-second shot
Prompt direction
How to prompt Veo 3.1 Fast
Describe the subject, action, camera move, lighting, and sound as separate beats in one concise shot direction.
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Veo 3.1 Fast FAQ
What is Veo 3.1 Fast best for?
Veo 3.1 Fast is the lower-cost Veo SKU for directed cinematic shots when you want Veo’s look without the full Veo 3.1 rate.
Can Veo 3.1 Fast animate images?
Yes. Video Lab supports a starting image, first and last frames, or up to three reference images with Veo 3.1 Fast.
How is Veo 3.1 Fast different from Veo 3.1?
It covers the same durations, aspect ratios, resolutions, and image workflows at a lower per-second rate. Choose Veo 3.1 when you want the premium SKU.
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