Why creators choose Veo 3.1 Lite

Veo 3.1 Lite is the entry point to the Veo family. You get full Veo quality at 1080p for the lowest cost, perfect for web, social media, and projects where 4K isn't required. It's built on the same core architecture as standard Veo 3.1 and Veo 3.1 Fast but optimized for efficiency without sacrificing visual consistency or detail fidelity.

1080p for half the price

Full HD is the standard for web, social, and streaming platforms. Veo 3.1 Lite generates native 1080p at the most affordable rate per second, so you're not paying for resolution you don't need. A 1080p video looks sharp on most screens, especially when delivered through social media apps that re-encode anyway.

All the creative options, lighter weight

Text to video, image to video, optional sound: Lite supports a single first-frame image for image-to-video. You give up 4K resolution and video extension capabilities.

Fast iteration on a budget

When you're testing ideas or making multiple takes, Lite's lower cost makes experiments affordable. Batch quick tests to find what works, then upgrade to 4K for the hero shot if needed. The per-second savings compound when you're generating ten variations instead of one.

Craze plans it for you

You describe the video in plain language. Craze breaks it into shots, writes the prompt for Lite, and generates them. No Veo prompt syntax to learn. Just say what you want and Craze handles the model integration.

How to use Veo 3.1 Lite in Craze

1. Start a project and describe the video or upload one first-frame image.
2. Say you want Veo 3.1 Lite. Craze runs the model when you ask for it by name. If you don't name one, Craze shows compatible models with their costs.
3. Craze generates the clip at the resolution and with any sound you selected.
4. Review in the editor. Regenerate shots that miss or move on to editing.

Veo 3.1 Lite capabilities

Veo 3.1 Lite supports text-to-video and image-to-video generation. You describe a scene and it animates from your prompt. You provide a reference image and Lite animates from it while preserving the style and composition. Sound generation is optional on every clip, so you can add ambient audio, dialogue, or effects, or leave it off for music you'll layer in later.

Veo 3.1 Lite does not support video extension. If you need to extend existing clips, use Veo 3.1 or Veo 3.1 Fast. The model generates clips up to 8 seconds at 1080p or 720p, preserving detail and writing to natural physics.

Veo 3.1 Lite pricing

You pay per second of video, starting at $0.032 per second of video. Pricing changes with resolution and whether sound is enabled. Clips can be 4, 6, or 8 seconds at either 720p or 1080p. The calculator shows the rate for your choices.

Who Veo 3.1 Lite is for

Social media and web creators

Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and web platforms deliver at 1080p or below. Veo 3.1 Lite gives you full quality at the resolution they actually use. You're not paying for 4K when your platform only displays 1080p.

Rapid prototyping and testing

When you're fast-prototyping an idea, Lite's lower cost makes iteration affordable. Test pacing, messaging, and visual direction without the 4K budget. For creators exploring multiple creative directions, the savings scale across dozens of variations.

Educational and explainer videos

1080p is perfect for education. Veo 3.1 Lite can turn a script into a finished sequence at a price that works for smaller creators and limited budgets. Explainer videos, tutorials, and educational content don't require broadcast 4K.

Batch video creation and content series

When you need many clips at once, Lite's lower per-second cost makes batch generation economical. Generate a series of clips for a campaign or course without the UHD budget.

Veo 3.1 Lite vs other Veo models

Veo 3.1 Lite tops out at 1080p and costs less per second. Veo 3.1 reaches 4K and supports video extension. Veo 3.1 Fast is the 4K speed choice. All three generate up to 8-second clips from text or images with optional sound. Lite is for HD delivery and lower budgets. Veo 3.1 is for broadcast and UHD specs. Veo 3.1 Fast is for creators who need both speed and resolution.