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Veo 3.1 Lite Image to Video: Image-to-Video

Veo 3.1 Lite is a lightweight variant of Google's Veo 3.1 model designed for faster, more accessible video generation from images. [Veo 3.1](/playground/veo3.1-text-to-video) Lite I2V transforms static images into dynamic 8-second videos using a lightweight, cost-efficient version of Google's Veo 3.1 model. By combining a reference image with a text prompt, it animates scenes with smooth motion and natural transitions while keeping costs at just $0.30 per generation. Perfect for creators who need to animate product shots, portraits, or concept art at scale without the expense of the full model. It supports optional last-frame input for seamless first-to-last frame control, and offers 720p, 1080p, and 4K resolution options.

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Veo 3.1 Lite is a lightweight variant of Google's Veo 3.1 model designed for faster, more accessible video generation from images.

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Overview

About this model

[Veo 3.1](/playground/veo3.1-text-to-video) Lite I2V transforms static images into dynamic 8-second videos using a lightweight, cost-efficient version of Google's Veo 3.1 model. By combining a reference image with a text prompt, it animates scenes with smooth motion and natural transitions while keeping costs at just $0.30 per generation.

Perfect for creators who need to animate product shots, portraits, or concept art at scale without the expense of the full model. It supports optional last-frame input for seamless first-to-last frame control, and offers 720p, 1080p, and 4K resolution options.

1Animating product photos for e-commerce and social media
2Bringing portrait and concept art to life at low cost
3High-volume image animation for content pipelines
4Creating draft animated storyboards from reference images
5Budget-friendly motion graphics for digital campaigns
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Pricing & Value

Cost analysis

muapiapp$0.30

muapiapp offers Veo 3.1 Lite Image-to-Video at $0.30 per generation — 50% cheaper than standard Veo 3.1 I2V offerings elsewhere.

Fal.ai$0.6+

Fal.ai charges $0.6+ with no lite tier. muapiapp Lite delivers cost-effective image animation at half the price.

Replicate$0.6+

Replicate's image-to-video starts at $0.6+. muapiapp Lite is a significantly more affordable option for high-volume use cases.

** Competitor pricing is estimated based on similar model architectures and usage tiers.

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Technical Details

Configuration schema

Promptstring

Text prompt describing the video.

Default ValueA dark vortex forms in the sky and begins pulling everything upward. Buildings stretch and distort as they are dragged toward the center. Cars and debris lift into the air and spiral violently. The camera pulls back to reveal the entire city being consumed by the growing black hole.
Image URLstring

URL of the input image.

Default Valuehttps://d3adwkbyhxyrtq.cloudfront.net/webassets/videomodels/veo3.1-lite-image-to-video.jpg
Aspect RatioEnum (2 options)

Aspect ratio of the output video.

Default Value16:9
DurationEnum (1 options)

The duration of the generated video in seconds

Default Value8
ResolutionEnum (3 options)

The resolution of the generated video.

Default Value720p
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Implementation Guide

Developer documentation

How to Use [Veo 3.1](/playground/veo3.1-text-to-video) Lite Image-to-Video

  1. Prepare Your Inputs

    • Image URL: Provide the URL of the image you want to animate.
    • Prompt: Describe the motion, scene, and any audio elements you want.
    • Last Image (optional): Provide a second image to control the final frame.

  2. Set Parameters

    • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 or 9:16. (Default: 16:9)
    • Resolution: 720p, 1080p, or 4k. (Default: 720p)
    • Duration: Fixed at 8 seconds.

  3. Submit Your Request

    • Send your payload to the veo3.1-lite-image-to-video endpoint.

  4. Review the Output

    • Once complete, retrieve the video URL from the result. Adjust your prompt or image for further refinements.

  5. Upgrade When Needed

    • For higher fidelity output, use veo3.1-image-to-video or veo3.1-fast-image-to-video.
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Common Questions

Frequently asked

What is the difference between Veo 3.1 Lite I2V and Veo 3.1 Fast I2V?

Lite I2V costs $0.30 per generation and is optimized for cost efficiency. Fast I2V costs $0.60 and offers higher quality and faster processing.

Can I control the start and end frames of the video?

Yes. Provide an `image_url` for the first frame and optionally a `last_image` URL for the final frame, giving you precise control over the animation arc.

Does Veo 3.1 Lite I2V support 1080p and 4K?

Yes. Select 720p (default), 1080p, or 4K. Higher resolutions incur an additional cost on top of the base $0.30 price.

How much does Veo 3.1 Lite I2V cost?

Base cost is $0.30 at 720p. 1080p adds 30% ($0.39 total), and 4K adds $1.20 ($1.50 total).