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# Veo 3.1 Lite vs Fast — Try Online (2026)

> Compare Veo 3.1 Lite and Veo 3.1 Fast in Clip Studio Video Lab. 4–8s 720p/1080p drafts vs 720p–4K with references. Try both online.

Canonical page: https://clipstudio.ai/ai-video-models/veo-3-1-lite-vs-veo-3-1-fast

## Intent

Lite is the lightest Veo 3.1 SKU at 720p/1080p. Fast adds 4K and up to three references on the same 4–8 second envelope.

## Verdict

Veo 3.1 Lite and Veo 3.1 Fast both generate 4, 6, or 8 second 16:9 or 9:16 shots with optional audio, a starting image, and first/last frames (8 seconds in first/last). Lite is 720p or 1080p and has no reference mode. Fast adds 4K and up to three references. Choose Lite for lower-cost Veo drafts; choose Fast when 4K or a reference pack is the job.

## Spec table

| Spec | Veo 3.1 Lite | Veo 3.1 Fast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Duration | 4, 6, or 8 seconds | 4, 6, or 8 seconds |
| Resolution | 720p, 1080p | 720p, 1080p, 4K |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 9:16 | 16:9, 9:16 |
| Audio | Optional generated audio | Optional generated audio |
| Modes | Text prompt, Animate image, First → last | Text prompt, Animate image, First → last, References |
| References | Not available | Up to 3 |
| Advanced controls | Negative prompt, Seed | Negative prompt, Seed |

## FAQs

### Does Veo 3.1 Lite go to 4K like Veo 3.1 Fast?

No. Lite lists 720p or 1080p. Fast lists 720p, 1080p, or 4K.

### Can both use reference images?

Only Fast. Lite supports text, a starting image, and first/last frames.

### Do both generate audio?

Audio is optional on both SKUs.

### How is this pair priced?

Each Clip Studio plan includes a monthly generation allowance. Lite uses less of that allowance per second than Fast. See the pricing page for plan details.


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- [Veo 3.1 Lite](https://clipstudio.ai/ai-video-models/veo-3-1-lite.md)
- [Veo 3.1 Fast](https://clipstudio.ai/ai-video-models/veo-3-1-fast.md)
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