Veo 2 T2V
[Core Function] Veo 2 T2V is an older generation text-to-video model. [Strengths] Known for its distinctive cinematic style and fluid motion priors from the Veo 2 era. Maintained for backward compatibility. [Best For] Existing legacy integrations and workflows that strictly depend on this specific model version’s quirks. [Limitations] Do NOT use this for new creations. It is a legacy model maintained for backward compatibility. [Routing] Only use if explicitly requested; otherwise use Veo 3.1 T2V.
Authorizations
API Key authentication. Format: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY.
Body
Veo 2 text-to-video request. Supports prompt, negativePrompt, aspectRatio, duration (5/6/8), and personGeneration.
Video description text
1"Waves gently lapping on a tropical white sand beach, clear turquoise water"
Text describing what to avoid in the generated video.
"blurry, low quality, distorted"
Video aspect ratio
16:9, 9:16 "16:9"
Video duration in seconds (string type). Starts from 5 (not 4).
5, 6, 8 "5"
Person generation policy (more options than Veo 3.x)
allow_all, allow_adult, dont_allow "dont_allow"