Sound generated with the picture
Google says Veo 3.1 always generates its audio: dialogue, sound effects and ambience come from the same generation as the picture. Put spoken lines in quotation marks and describe the sounds in the prompt.
Video model · Google DeepMind
Veo — 8-second clips with sound, in three levels.
Veo 3.1 is Google DeepMind’s video model family, launched in October 2025 and joined by Veo 3.1 Lite in March 2026. On Deepnia, Veo creates 8-second clips whose picture and sound (dialogue, sound effects, ambience) are generated together, from text or a photo. Three levels: Lite to test an idea, Fast to produce quickly, Quality for the most polished version.
- 8 s per video
- Sound always on
- Lite · Fast · Quality
- 9:16 · 16:9
- 1 optional image
The video tool opens with Veo already selected. The exact cost shows before every creation; you sign up when you generate.
- LiteVeo 3.1 LiteTest an idea fast
- FastVeo 3.1 FastEveryday production
- QualityVeo 3.1Polish the final cut
At a glance
- Maker
- Google DeepMind
- Version
- Veo 3.1 family
- Length
- 8 s, always
- Levels
- Lite, Fast, Quality (Lite by default)
- Aspect ratios
- 9:16, 16:9 (16:9 by default)
- Sound
- Always on
What Veo does best
Three levels, one format
Lite, Fast and Quality match Veo 3.1 Lite, Veo 3.1 Fast and Veo 3.1. According to Google, Veo 3.1 aims for the highest visual fidelity, Fast for quicker production and Lite for high-volume use at the same speed as Fast. On Deepnia, all three create 8-second clips in 9:16 or 16:9.
Realism and prompt adherence
Google DeepMind highlights Veo 3.1’s believable physics, realism and adherence to the prompt. Film terms (aerial shot, dolly, close-up) go straight into the text.
Bring a photo to life
Add an image and describe the motion: Veo builds the video from it. Google says version 3.1 follows the prompt more closely and improves picture and sound in image-to-video.
Vertical or horizontal
Google added native vertical output in January 2026. Pick 9:16 for Reels, Shorts and TikTok, and 16:9 for YouTube or a website.
How to use Veo on Deepnia
Open the video tool
The “Try Veo” button opens Deepnia’s video tool with the model already selected.
Choose the level
Under “Mode”, pick Lite to test an idea, Fast to produce quickly and Quality for the final cut.
Add a photo if you need one
Stay with text only or add an image to animate (up to 10 MB).
Set it up and generate
Choose 9:16 or 16:9, describe the picture and the sounds, check the cost shown, then create. The length is always 8 s.
Veo on Deepnia: what you can set
- Inputs
- Text only, or text plus 1 image to animate
- Length
- 8 s for every video
- Levels
- Lite (default), Fast, Quality
- Aspect ratios
- 9:16, 16:9 (16:9 by default)
- Resolution
- Automatic
- Image
- 1 at most, up to 10 MB
- Sound
- Always on: dialogue, sound effects and ambience
- Prompt
- Required, up to 5,000 characters
Prompt ideas to try
Copy a prompt, open the tool and adapt it to your project.
Test a café ad idea
- Lite
- 16:9
- 8 s
- Text only
An eight-second cinematic ad: early morning, a barista pours milk into a cappuccino, the foam draws a leaf, steam rises through a ray of sunlight. The camera slowly pushes in toward the cup. Sounds: hissing espresso machine, clinking cups, soft jazz. No dialogue, no on-screen text.
Animated product photo for an online store
- Fast
- 9:16
- 8 s
- 1 product photo
Animate this photo: the juice bottle stays in the center, droplets slide down the glass, lime slices fall in slow motion around it and the light gently brightens. Sounds: fizzing, clinking ice. No added text.
Vertical teaser for a product launch
- Fast
- 9:16
- 8 s
- Text only
High-angle view of a lit rooftop at night: the crowd cheers, a big screen lights up behind the stage, golden confetti falls. The camera swoops down toward the stage. Sounds: electronic bass, cheering. No on-screen text.
A message from a fitness coach
- Quality
- 9:16
- 8 s
- Text only
In a bright gym, a coach finishes a set of squats, straightens up, looks into the camera and says: "Five more minutes. You've got this." Medium shot, light handheld camera. Sounds: upbeat workout music, breathing, gym echo.
Villa with a pool in Accra
- Quality
- 16:9
- 8 s
- Text only
Slow aerial shot over a new villa with a pool in Accra, late morning; the palm trees sway slightly and the camera gently descends toward the main entrance. High-end real estate video style. Sounds: birds, light wind, lapping water.
Opening shot for a wedding film
- Quality
- 16:9
- 8 s
- 1 photo of the venue
Starting from this photo of the decorated hall, the camera glides slowly between the flower-dressed tables toward the couple’s table, candles flicker, petals drift down. Sounds: soft piano, murmuring guests.
Tips for better results
- Put each spoken line in quotation marks and describe sound effects and ambience separately: that is the structure Google recommends for guiding the audio.
- Name the framing and the camera move (aerial shot, dolly, eye-level, close-up): Veo reads them straight from the prompt.
- Validate the idea in Lite, then run the same prompt in Quality: the length and aspect ratios stay the same across levels.
- In 8 seconds, one or two short lines are enough.
- With a photo, say what should move and what should stay still (the product, the face, the setting).
Good to know
- To tell a longer story, create several 8-second clips and join them in your editor.
- To keep a character or product identical from clip to clip, start from the same photo and describe it with the same words.
- Google applies safety filters to both picture and sound: if a creation is refused, rephrase the prompt or the lines.
Veo or another model?
Deepnia’s other video models, to pick the right one for your project.
| Model | Length | Resolution | Aspect ratios | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VeoThis model | 8 s | Set by the mode | 9:16 · 16:9 | 8-second clips with sound, in three levels. |
| Gemini Omni | 4, 6, 8 or 10 s | 720p–4K | 9:16 · 16:9 | Choosing the length (4–10 s) and resolution up to 4K, with 7 reference images. |
| Seedance 2.5 | 4–30 s | 480p–720p | 16:9 · 9:16 · 1:1 · 3:4 · 4:3 · 21:9 | Videos up to 30 s with sound and up to 16 references. |
| Seedance 2.0 | 4–15 s | 480p–1080p | 16:9 · 9:16 · 1:1 · 3:4 · 4:3 · 21:9 | 1080p with sound always on, plus image and video references. |
| Kling 3.0 | 3–15 s | Set by the mode | 9:16 · 1:1 · 16:9 | A 5-shot editor, persistent characters and optional sound. |
| Grok Video | 6–30 s | 480p–720p | 9:16 · 1:1 · 16:9 · 2:3 · 3:2 | 6–30 s videos, set to the second, from text or one image. |
Frequently asked questions
Which version of Veo does Deepnia offer?
Google’s Veo 3.1 family, in three levels: Lite (Veo 3.1 Lite), Fast (Veo 3.1 Fast) and Quality (Veo 3.1). “Quality” is Deepnia’s name for Google’s standard Veo 3.1 model.
How long is a Veo video on Deepnia?
Always 8 seconds, whatever the level. For a longer video, create several clips and join them in your editor.
Do Veo videos have sound?
Yes, always: dialogue, sound effects and ambience are generated with the picture, with nothing to switch on. Describe the voices and sounds you want to hear in the prompt.
Can I animate my own photo?
Yes: add an image (up to 10 MB) and describe the motion you want, and Veo builds the video from it. Say what should move and what should stay still, such as the product or the face.
What is the difference between Lite, Fast and Quality?
According to Google, Veo 3.1 (Quality on Deepnia) aims for the highest visual fidelity, Veo 3.1 Fast for quicker generation in everyday production, and Veo 3.1 Lite for high-volume use at the same speed as Fast. On Deepnia, all three create 8-second clips in 9:16 or 16:9.
How do I write dialogue for Veo?
Put each line in quotation marks, say who speaks and in what tone, then describe sound effects and ambience separately: that is the structure Google recommends. In 8 seconds, one or two short lines are enough.
Veo or Gemini Omni: which one should I use?
Veo for an 8-second clip with sound always on, in three levels. Gemini Omni to choose the length (4, 6, 8, 10 s) and the resolution up to 4K, or to combine up to 7 reference images.
Can Veo videos be identified as AI-generated?
Yes. Google says every Veo video carries an invisible digital watermark, SynthID.
Ready to try Veo?
The video tool opens with Veo already selected. The exact cost shows before every creation; you sign up when you generate.