Veo 3.1 Lite is now available in paid preview through the Gemini API and for testing in Google AI Studio.Build with Veo 3.1 Lite, our most cost-effective video generation model
Google Blog / 4/1/2026
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Key Points
- Veo 3.1 Lite is now available in paid preview via the Gemini API, with access also offered for testing in Google AI Studio.
- The release positions Veo 3.1 Lite as the company’s most cost-effective option for video generation compared with other offerings.
- The update is aimed at developers and teams who want to integrate video generation into applications while managing usage costs.
- Availability through both an API and an end-user studio indicates support for both production integration and iterative experimentation.
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