Veo 3.1 Fast I2V
[Core Function] Veo 3.1 Fast I2V is a high-speed image-to-video model. [Strengths] It quickly animates starting images at 1080p, optimized for low latency. [Best For] Highly recommended for: rapid prototyping and quick social media visual iterations. [Limitations] Do NOT use this model for the absolute highest visual fidelity or 4K output. [Routing] Choose this model when the user emphasizes ‘fast’ or ‘quick’ animation.
Authorizations
API Key authentication. Format: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY.
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- Option 1 — Image mode
- Option 2 — Reference mode
Veo 3.1 / Veo 3.1 Fast image-to-video request. Choose one option — image mode and referenceImages mode are mutually exclusive. Resolution up to 4K. Constraints verified 2026-04-29 against Google raw API, see each parameter for details.
Video description text guiding the animation
1"The character waves and smiles at the camera"
Starting frame. Accepts an image URL (e.g. https://example.com/frame.jpg).
"https://example.com/frame.jpg"
End frame. Accepts an image URL. Constraint: duration must be 8 when using this parameter.
"https://example.com/last-frame.jpg"
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). Constraint: When using lastFrame, must be 8 — values 4 or 6 will be rejected by Google. Otherwise 4, 6, 8 are all valid.
4, 6, 8 "8"
Video resolution. Constraint: 1080p and 4k are only available when duration is 8.
720p, 1080p, 4k "1080p"
Person generation policy
allow_adult "allow_adult"