Veo 3.1 Lite Generate Preview overview
Veo 3.1 Lite Generate Preview specs
- Model ID
veo3.1/lite- Developer
- Input
- Image, Text
- Output
- Video
- Endpoint
POST https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/video/generations
What is Veo 3.1 Lite Generate Preview API?
Veo 3.1 Lite Generate Preview API Pricing
- Pricing on request
Where to Use Veo 3.1 Lite Generate Preview
Short-form video generation
Create clips for social, ads, and product demos from text or image prompts.
Use cases
A fast, cost-efficient model designed for high-volume use cases. It is documented as a high-efficiency, developer-first video model for high-fidelity video generation, editing, and cinematic control.
One suitable use case is high-volume video production where speed and cost efficiency matter, such as generating many clips for a pipeline.
Another documented use case is text-to-video creation, since the model supports generating video from text prompts.
A third use case is image-to-video generation, including workflows that turn still images into video outputs.
Veo 3.1 Lite Generate Preview API pricing
| Usage | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Video generation | $0.03 | per second |
The final price depends on request parameters such as resolution or duration.
Prices from the AI/ML API price list, checked on Nov 4, 2026.
Veo 3.1 Lite Generate Preview vs other video models: prices
AI/ML API rates for 5 models, per second.
| Model | Per second |
|---|---|
| $0.03 | |
| $0.03 | |
| $0.08 | |
| $0.1014 | |
| $0.2 |
How to use the Veo 3.1 Lite Generate Preview API
View docsBuild with your agent
Give your agent the model details, code and documentation.
1Get your API key
Create API keyexport AIMLAPI_KEY="8f2b4c7d9a1e6b3f…"2Make your first request
curl 'https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/video/generations' \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AIMLAPI_KEY" \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{
"model": "veo3.1/lite",
"prompt": "A slow dolly shot through a sunlit greenhouse full of ferns, light dust in the air, natural camera motion"
}'import os
import requests
headers = {
"Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['AIMLAPI_KEY']}",
"Content-Type": "application/json",
}
payload = {
"model": "veo3.1/lite",
"prompt": "A slow dolly shot through a sunlit greenhouse full of ferns, light dust in the air, natural camera motion"
}
response = requests.post("https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/video/generations", headers=headers, json=payload, timeout=120)
response.raise_for_status()
print(response.json())const response = await fetch("https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/video/generations", {
method: "POST",
headers: {
Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.AIMLAPI_KEY}`,
"Content-Type": "application/json",
},
body: JSON.stringify({
"model": "veo3.1/lite",
"prompt": "A slow dolly shot through a sunlit greenhouse full of ferns, light dust in the air, natural camera motion"
}),
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`HTTP ${response.status}`);
console.log(await response.json());The request returns a generation id. Poll GET https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/video/generations?generation_id=<id> until the status is completed.
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Veo 3.1 Lite Generate Preview FAQ
What inputs and outputs does Veo 3.1 Lite Generate Preview support?
Veo 3.1 Lite Generate Preview takes image, text as input and returns video.
How much does Veo 3.1 Lite Generate Preview cost?
Veo 3.1 Lite Generate Preview costs $0.03 per second on AI/ML API, billed as you go with no subscription.
How is Veo 3.1 Lite Generate Preview billed?
Veo 3.1 Lite Generate Preview costs $0.03 per second on AI/ML API, billed as you go with no subscription.
Can Veo 3.1 Lite Generate Preview take an existing image as input?
Yes, Veo 3.1 Lite Generate Preview accepts image input as well as a text prompt.
Who created Veo 3.1 Lite Generate Preview?
Veo 3.1 Lite Generate Preview was built by Google.
How do I call Veo 3.1 Lite Generate Preview on AI/ML API?
Use veo3.1/lite as the model id on AI/ML API.
Is Veo 3.1 Lite Generate Preview available through a single API key?
Yes. Veo 3.1 Lite Generate Preview is served through AI/ML API, so the same key and endpoint format used for other models applies.
What is the Veo 3.1 Lite Generate Preview model ID?
Use veo3.1/lite as the model parameter. Requests go to https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/video/generations with your AI/ML API key.

