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Veo 3.1 AI Video Generator by Google

Google DeepMind's most advanced AI video model, now on HeyGen. Turn text, images, or first and last frames into cinematic clips with native sound. Start generating in seconds, for free.

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Capabilities

What you can create with Veo 3.1

Veo 3.1 is an AI video model from Google DeepMind designed for creators and teams. Turn text, images, and references into cinematic clips, control the first and last frame, and deliver production-ready video without leaving HeyGen.

Cinematic B-roll Creation

Create high-quality AI b-roll for product launches, explainers, ads, tutorials, social videos, and brand campaigns. Veo 3.1 turns a simple prompt into polished motion shots with realistic lighting, dynamic camera movement, and native audio in a single pass.

Image to Video

Bring static images to life with the Veo 3.1 image-to-video engine. Animate product shots, lifestyle photos, thumbnails, and brand visuals into production-ready video with natural motion, realistic lighting changes, and cinematic depth.

Limitless Creative Styles

Go from text to video in any style you can imagine. Create product demos, founder videos, surreal visuals, lifestyle shots, educational explainers, and cinematic ads from the same model, all in HeyGen.

Style locks travel with the character — same lighting, same outfit, same vibe — even when the camera and surroundings change.

First Frame and Last Frame Control

Define precisely where your video starts and where it ends with first-frame and last-frame prompting. Create clean transformations, before-and-after moments, product reveals, transitions, scene extensions, and polished hero shots with complete control over the result.

Use cases

How creators and brands use Veo 3.1

From product launches and brand films to social ads and explainer videos, Veo 3.1 suits the way modern teams deliver video. Generate cinematic AI video with native sound for any channel, format, or audience, all in a single workflow inside HeyGen.

Social-first Creative Clips

Generate short-form videos tailored for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn. Create hooks, transitions, visual metaphors, avatar scenes, and branded social media videos without needing a full video editing team.

Founder & Brand Videos

Turn announcements, product updates, thought leadership pieces, and founder messages into cinematic founder videos using your AI digital twin. Add motion, environments, and B-roll to make every message feel premium.

Educational & Explainer Videos

Make complex ideas easier to understand with visual examples, animated concepts, lifestyle scenes, and supporting B-roll. Ideal for courses, AI explainer videos, onboarding, training, and educational video content.

Product Launch Content

Create scroll-stopping product launch videos with cinematic product shots, feature demos, abstract visuals, and polished transitions. Designed for social posts, landing pages, ads, and product demo video campaigns.

Teams deliver faster with Veo 3.1

Hear from creators and brands who use Veo 3.1 to scale storytelling and launch campaigns within hours.

Miro
"Seedance 2 gave our writers the same level of creativity in the process that I have with visual storytelling channels."

Steve Sowrey, Learning Experience Designer
Vision Creative Labs
"The magic moment for me was when I realised I could write a script, send it off, and never have to be on camera again — and Seedance 2 would take care of everything else."

Roger Hirst, Co-founder
Workday
"What I really appreciate about HeyGen and Seedance 2 is that I no longer have to turn down projects. It feels as if our team has grown, and we are able to achieve much more with the same resources."

Justin Meisinger, Programme Manager
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Frequently asked questions

All the key details you should know about Veo 3.1 on HeyGen.

What is Veo 3.1?

Veo 3.1 is Google DeepMind's most advanced AI video model. It converts text prompts, reference images, and first or last frame inputs into cinematic video clips with native sound, lifelike motion, and director-level camera control. On HeyGen, Veo 3.1 sits alongside your AI avatar and other video models in a single workflow.

Who created Veo 3.1?

Veo 3.1 has been developed by Google DeepMind, Google's AI research lab. It is the latest version of Google's flagship video generation model and a direct competitor to OpenAI's Sora 2. HeyGen integrates Veo 3.1 directly, so you can use it without managing a separate Google or Gemini account.

Is Veo 3.1 free to try out?

Yes. You can try Veo 3.1 for free on HeyGen with credits included in every account, no credit card required to get started. Paid plans unlock higher resolutions, longer clips, more generations per month, and commercial rights without a watermark.

How can I use Veo 3.1 on HeyGen?

Sign in to HeyGen, open the video editor, and select Veo 3.1 from the model picker. Type a prompt, add a reference image, or set the first and last frames to control your shot. Chain Veo 3.1 clips with your AI avatar, B-roll, voice, and music in the same project.

What is the maximum video length with Veo 3.1?

Veo 3.1 generates clips of up to several seconds per generation, and you can extend scenes using first-frame and last-frame prompting or stitch multiple clips in the HeyGen editor. Maximum length per clip and total project duration depend on your HeyGen plan.

Can Veo 3.1 generate audio and sound?

Yes. Veo 3.1 generates native audio in the same pass as video, including ambient sound, sound effects, and dialogue. That means there is no separate voiceover or audio editing step. On HeyGen, you can also layer in your own AI voice clone or upload custom audio when you want complete control.

Can I use Veo 3.1 videos for commercial purposes?

Videos generated with Veo 3.1 on HeyGen can be used for commercial work, including ads, social posts, product launches, and client deliverables, under the commercial licence of your HeyGen plan. Output from the Free plan has watermarks. Paid plans remove these and grant full commercial rights.

What aspect ratios does Veo 3.1 support?

Veo 3.1 generates in vertical, square, and horizontal aspect ratios including 16:9 and 9:16, so you can create for YouTube, TikTok, Reels, Shorts, LinkedIn, and landing pages from the same prompt without needing to recrop.

Whatever you wish to create, you can create it now

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