Veo 3 is Google DeepMind's video generation model family, built to generate sound with the picture: Google says it lets you "add sound effects, ambient noise, and even dialogue to your creations, generating all audio natively". The current release is Veo 3.1. On 8frame it runs 4, 6 or 8-second clips at 1080p in 16:9 or 9:16, in three tiers (Veo 3.1, Fast and Lite), from 17 credits for 4 silent seconds on Lite to 448 for 8 seconds with audio on Veo 3.1.
Correction, 2026-09-30: the first version of this page said Veo 3 produces true 4K at 60fps and described a 4K example clip on 8frame (Veo 3.1 runs at 1080p on 8frame; Google offers 4K through its own tools and API, and we can't source a 60fps figure), priced it at about $2.80 or $1.05 per 5 seconds (Veo runs 4, 6 or 8 seconds; 8 seconds with audio is 448 credits), described its internal architecture in detail we can't source, and suggested video upscaling afterwards (8frame upscales images only). This version uses Google's page and 8frame's registry.
What Veo 3.1 offers
From Google DeepMind's Veo page: native audio (sound effects, ambient noise and dialogue), output in 1080p and 4K, 8-second clips, reference images for scenes, characters and objects, first and last frame, and scene extension for longer videos.
On 8frame:
| Tier | 4 s | 8 s | Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veo 3.1 | 224 with audio | 448 with audio, 224 silent | 1080p |
| Veo 3.1 Fast | 84 with audio | 168 with audio, 112 silent | 1080p |
| Veo 3.1 Lite | 27 with audio, 17 silent | 54 with audio, 33 silent | 720p |
Lengths are 4, 6 or 8 seconds from text; image-to-video and first and last frame run 8 seconds; reference mode takes up to 3 images. Shapes are 16:9 and 9:16. A credit is $0.01 at pack rate. On Google's Gemini API, Veo 3.1 is $0.40 a second at 720p or 1080p and $0.60 at 4K, with audio.
How Veo works, briefly
Like other current video models, Veo is a generative model trained on video: it turns a text prompt, and optionally images, into a sequence of frames. What sets Veo apart in practice is the audio: the sound is generated in the same pass as the picture, so waves, footsteps or a line of dialogue land with the action rather than being added by a separate model afterwards.
When you use Veo
Shots that need sound. Ambient sound, effects or a spoken line generated with the clip, in one step.
Hero shots. The one shot a piece hangs on, where you'll pay more per second for the look you want. Draft on Veo 3.1 Lite (27 credits for 4 seconds with audio) and finish on Veo 3.1.
Shots with a fixed start and end. First and last frame: give Veo both images and it animates between them in 8 seconds.
When not to. Long single takes (Veo stops at 8 seconds; Wan 3.0 and Seedance 2.5 run to 30), square or 4:5 video (Veo offers 16:9 and 9:16 only), and 4K delivery on 8frame (use Google's own tools for Veo at 4K).
Examples to try
Rooftop at dusk, city lights coming on, condensation on a glass bottle in the foreground, shallow depth of field, wind, ambient city noise
What to check: the light change on the bottle, bokeh that follows the depth note, and whether the city noise and wind sit under the picture rather than over it.
Wide shot, salt flat at golden hour, figure walking away from camera, long shadow, silence except for wind
What to check: colour temperature held across the clip and a shadow that stretches as the figure walks. Set 16:9 and 8 seconds with audio: 448 credits on Veo 3.1, 168 on Fast.
FAQ
Is Veo 3 the same as Veo 3.1?
Veo 3.1 is the current release in the Veo 3 family and the one 8frame runs, in three tiers: Veo 3.1, Fast and Lite.
Does Veo 3 make 4K?
Google lists 1080p and 4K output for Veo 3.1 on its own tools and API ($0.60 a second at 4K on the Gemini API). On 8frame, Veo 3.1 runs at 1080p (Lite at 720p).
How much does Veo cost on 8frame?
From 17 credits (4 silent seconds on Lite) to 448 (8 seconds with audio on Veo 3.1). Full breakdown in Veo 3 pricing explained.
Related concepts
- Veo 3 prompt guide: prompt structures for scenes, light and camera moves.
- Veo 3.1 vs Sora 2 vs Kling v3: how the three compare, now that Sora 2 has shut down.
- What is AI upscaling?: the image-upscaling step; for video, generate at the resolution you need.
Sources
- Google DeepMind, Veo: deepmind.google/models/veo, checked 2026-09-30
- Gemini API pricing for Veo 3.1: ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/pricing, fetched 2026-09-30
- 8frame Veo prices, lengths, shapes and modes: the 8frame tool registry, 2026-09-30
Run Veo 3.1 next to every other model on one board. The 8frame canvas is free and unlimited; generation is paid from $19/month.