Veo 3.1 Lite Image to Video: AI Image-to-Video Generator
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 Lite is a lightweight variant of Google's Veo 3.1 model designed for faster, more accessible video generation from images.
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.
Cost analysis
| Provider | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
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 charges $0.6+ with no lite tier. muapiapp Lite delivers cost-effective image animation at half the price.
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.
Configuration schema
| Parameter | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prompt | string | Text prompt describing the video. | A 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 URL | string | URL of the input image. | https://d3adwkbyhxyrtq.cloudfront.net/webassets/videomodels/veo3.1-lite-image-to-video.jpg |
| Aspect Ratio | Enum (2 options) | Aspect ratio of the output video. | 16:9 |
| Duration | Enum (1 options) | The duration of the generated video in seconds | 8 |
| Resolution | Enum (3 options) | The resolution of the generated video. | 720p |
Text prompt describing the video.
A 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.URL of the input image.
https://d3adwkbyhxyrtq.cloudfront.net/webassets/videomodels/veo3.1-lite-image-to-video.jpgAspect ratio of the output video.
16:9The duration of the generated video in seconds
8The resolution of the generated video.
720pDeveloper documentation
Prepare Your Inputs
Set Parameters
16:9 or 9:16. (Default: 16:9)720p, 1080p, or 4k. (Default: 720p)Submit Your Request
veo3.1-lite-image-to-video endpoint.Review the Output
Upgrade When Needed
veo3.1-image-to-video or veo3.1-fast-image-to-video.Frequently asked
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.
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.
Yes. Select 720p (default), 1080p, or 4K. Higher resolutions incur an additional cost on top of the base $0.30 price.
Base cost is $0.30 at 720p. 1080p adds 30% ($0.39 total), and 4K adds $1.20 ($1.50 total).