Google is rolling out Veo 3.1, an update to its AI video model that transforms images into short, expressive videos. The update focuses on smoother motion, better visual consistency, and formats optimized for mobile screens. With these improvements, users can create videos that look natural, maintain consistent characters and objects across scenes, and are easier to reuse in longer projects.
Google Veo 3.1 features
Turning images into dynamic videos
Veo 3.1 improves the “Ingredients to Video” feature. Users can turn reference images into videos with more fluid movement and natural transitions. Even simple prompts now produce clearer storytelling and more dynamic clips that can be shared or integrated into larger projects.
Identity and scene consistency
One of the key upgrades is better identity consistency. Characters now appear the same across different scenes, even when backgrounds change. Users can also reuse locations, objects, and textures across multiple clips, ensuring a unified look throughout a video. This makes it easier to tell full narratives with the same characters appearing repeatedly.
Vertical video support for mobile
Veo 3.1 now supports 9:16 vertical videos. This lets creators produce full-screen content for platforms like YouTube Shorts without cropping or losing quality. It is designed for users who work primarily on phones or tablets.
Higher-resolution output
The update allows videos to be exported in 1080p and 4K. 1080p gives sharper quality for editing, while 4K offers high detail for larger screens or professional projects.
Built-in AI video verification
Google added a hidden SynthID watermark to all AI-generated videos. The Gemini app also includes a verification tool, letting users check if a clip was created using Google AI. This aims to improve transparency for AI-generated content.
Where is Google Veo 3.1 available?
For everyday creators, Veo 3.1 is now available in YouTube Shorts, the YouTube Create app, and the Gemini app. Professional and business users can access the updated features in Flow, the Gemini API, Vertex AI, and Google Vids, including vertical video support and higher 1080p or 4K output.
With these updates, Veo 3.1 makes it easier than ever to create polished, professional-looking videos from images, whether for social media, storytelling, or large-scale projects.
