Google: Veo 3.1 Lite

google/veo-3.1-lite

Released Apr 23, 2026from $0.05 per second

Google's most cost-effective video generation model, designed for high-volume applications and rapid iteration. Veo 3.1 Lite generates 720p and 1080p video from text or image prompts with native synchronized audio at less than 50% of the cost of Veo 3.1 Fast. Supports 4–8 second clips in landscape (16:9) and portrait (9:16) formats, with SynthID watermarking. Ideal for content platforms, short-form video creation, and automated media generation.

Google: Veo 3.1 Lite

google/veo-3.1-lite

Released Apr 23, 2026from $0.05 per second

Google's most cost-effective video generation model, designed for high-volume applications and rapid iteration. Veo 3.1 Lite generates 720p and 1080p video from text or image prompts with native synchronized audio at less than 50% of the cost of Veo 3.1 Fast. Supports 4–8 second clips in landscape (16:9) and portrait (9:16) formats, with SynthID watermarking. Ideal for content platforms, short-form video creation, and automated media generation.

Sample code and API for Veo 3.1 Lite

OpenRouter normalizes requests and responses across providers for you.

OpenRouter supports video generation models that can create videos from text prompts. Submit a generation request with your prompt and model, then poll the returned URL to check the status. Once complete, the response includes URLs to download the generated video. Learn more about video generation.

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