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Veo 3.1 Lite

Veo 3.1 Lite is the budget-friendly iteration of Google's flagship Veo 3.1 video model. Designed for creators who need access to advanced video generation capabilities at a lower cost, it maintains the core strengths of the Veo 3.1 architecture while offering a more accessible price point. Ideal for high-volume content production, social media creators, and teams exploring AI video workflows without premium pricing.

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Popularity
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Price
2CU
per second
Released
2026
March
Capabilities
Reference imagesFirst frameLast frameAudioPortrait (9:16)Landscape (16:9)4s, 6s, 8s

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Why use Veo 3.1 Lite for video?

Cinematic video generation

Veo 3.1 Lite creates high-fidelity video content suitable for trailers, gameplay previews, and marketing materials with temporal consistency.

Flexible input modes

Generate from text prompts, reference images, or existing video. Supports various aspect ratios and durations for different content needs.

Production-ready output

Clean motion, stable framing, and coherent transitions make outputs ready for direct use in UA campaigns and social content.

Game trailers and cinematic previews

Create attention-grabbing trailers and gameplay previews that showcase your game at its best. High temporal consistency ensures smooth, professional results.

UA video creative at scale

Generate dozens of video ad variants for A/B testing across platforms. Rapid iteration lets performance teams optimize creative angles quickly.

Character animations and in-game cinematics

Bring characters to life with animated sequences for cutscenes, promotional materials, and social content.

FAQ

How much does Veo 3.1 Lite cost? Is it free?+
Generating assets on Layer requires using Creative Units. This model's current price is 2 / second.
How does Layer's pricing work?+

There are no seat fees, feature gates, or plans on Layer. Instead, our platform uses a consumption based system with Creative Units (CUs) with a flexible monthly subscription. Every generation on Layer (image, video, 3D, or audio) consumes a Creative Unit, and you only pay for what you create.

What Elo score does Veo 3.1 Lite have?+
Veo 3.1 Lite has an Artificial Analysis Arena Elo of 1242, which places it #41 of the 84 scored video models on Layer. Gemini Omni Flash leads that ranking with an Elo of 1368.

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