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Veo 3.1 Lite

APImart lightweight Veo 3.1 — text-to-video only, fixed 8s duration, lowest cost for high-volume batch generation

— Max duration

720P Max resolution

TEXT-TO-VIDEO Formats

Yes Task tracking

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Model ID veo3.1-lite /v1/videos/generations

Our pricing –20% vs official

Per second output video

$0.200 $0.160

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OpenAI-compatible ( api.belugapi.com/v1)

Async generation with task tracking & webhooks

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Capabilities

What Veo 3.1 Lite
can do for you.

Native API parity with the official provider — every feature surfaced one-to-one.

Async generation

Submit and poll, no long-lived connections needed

Task tracking

Monitor progress & retrieve results by ID

Webhooks

Get notified the moment your job is ready

Integration

2-line migration.
Zero friction.

BelugAPI is 100 % compatible with the OpenAI SDK. Point base_url to our endpoint and you're done — no refactoring, no learning curve.

Same request & response schema

Python · Node.js · REST · Go · Ruby

Synchronous & async invocation modes

Automatic failover & load balancing

Python

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
  api_key=bel-your-key,
  base_url=https://api.belugapi.com/v1
)

task = client.videos.generations.create(
  model=veo3.1-lite,
  prompt=A drone shot flying through neon-lit Tokyo at night,
  duration=5
)
print(task.id)

Node.js

import OpenAI from openai;

const client = new OpenAI({
  apiKey:  bel-your-key,
  baseURL: https://api.belugapi.com/v1,
});

const task = await client.videos.generations.create({
  model:    veo3.1-lite,
  prompt:   A drone shot flying through neon-lit Tokyo at night,
  duration: 5,
});
console.log(task.id);

cURL

curl https://api.belugapi.com/v1/v1/videos/generations \
  -H Authorization: Bearer bel-your-key \
  -H Content-Type: application/json \
  -d {"model":"veo3.1-lite","prompt":"A drone shot...","duration":5}

Highlights

Built for production.

Text-to-video

Synchronized audio

Batch-friendly

Fixed 8s duration

Complete guide

Everything about
Veo 3.1 Lite.

Specifications, pricing, capabilities, and integration tips — kept up to date with every Google release.

By Google 2 min read Updated May 2026

Lightweight video generation with text-to-video and image-to-video, producing cinematic clips with synchronized audio

Overview

Veo 3.1 Lite is a cutting-edge ai video generator developed by Google, designed to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence-powered content generation.

This model excels in text-to-video, image-to-video, synchronized audio, making it a top choice for professionals seeking high-quality, scalable AI solutions. Whether you're building production applications, researching new AI capabilities, or creating stunning visual content, Veo 3.1 Lite delivers industry-leading performance and reliability.

Key Specifications

Specification	Details
Model Name	Veo 3.1 Lite
Provider	Google
Category	AI Video Generator
Model Type	Text To Video
Max Duration	8 seconds
Resolutions	720p
Supported Formats	text-to-video, image-to-video

Pricing

BelugAPI Price: $0.040/gen
Official Price: $0.05/gen
Savings: 20%

Note: Per generation

Key Features & Capabilities

Text To Video: Advanced capability for professional-grade output.
Image To Video: Advanced capability for professional-grade output.
Synchronized Audio: Advanced capability for professional-grade output.
Cinematic: Advanced capability for professional-grade output.

Use Cases & Applications

Marketing video production
Social media content creation
Film pre-visualization
Advertising campaign development

Frequently asked questions

What is Veo 3.1 Lite best used for?

Veo 3.1 Lite excels at text-to-video, image-to-video, synchronized audio, making it ideal for professional and enterprise applications.

Who developed Veo 3.1 Lite?

Veo 3.1 Lite was developed by Google, a leading AI research and development company.

How do I integrate Veo 3.1 Lite into my application?

You can integrate Veo 3.1 Lite via its official API endpoint using standard HTTP requests with your API key. SDKs are available for Python, JavaScript, and other languages.

What is the pricing model for Veo 3.1 Lite?

Pricing is based on BelugAPI price. Check the pricing section above for detailed rates.

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