Google’s Veo 3 update brings vertical video, 1080p HD resolution, and lower pricing for AI video generation. Image Source: ChatGPT-5
Google Cuts Veo 3 Video AI Pricing, Adds Vertical and 1080p Support
Key Takeaways: New pricing, vertical video, and HD resolution in Veo 3
Veo 3 price reduced from $0.75 to $0.40 per second of video generation.
Veo 3 Fast price reduced from $0.40 to $0.15 per second, making it the lowest-cost option.
Both models now support 9:16 vertical video output, designed for mobile and social platforms.
1080p HD resolution is now available for higher-quality generations.
Veo 3 and Veo 3 Fast are now stable for scaled production use via the Gemini API.
Pricing Updates: Lower costs for video generation
Google announced significant price reductions for its Veo 3 video generation models, designed to make high-quality AI video creation more accessible to developers.
Veo 3 Fast: reduced to $0.15 per second (previously $0.40 per second).
These lower costs position Veo as a more affordable option for developers experimenting with AI-powered video applications at scale.
Format and Resolution: Vertical video and 1080p HD
To support mobile-first and social media use cases, Veo 3 and Veo 3 Fast now allow output in a 9:16 vertical aspect ratio. Developers can enable this by setting the ‘aspectRatio’ parameter to ‘9:16’ in their configurations.
In addition, both models now support 1080p HD resolution, delivering higher-quality visuals for professional or production-ready projects. Developers can access this feature through the ‘resolution’ parameter set to ‘1080p’.
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Production Readiness: Stable release in Gemini API
With this release, both Veo 3 and Veo 3 Fast have moved to stable status in the Gemini API, making them ready for scaled production use.
Google highlighted how these updates can integrate into broader multimodal workflows. A demonstration app, MediaSim, built in Google AI Studio, combines the tldraw SDK with Gemini’s multimodal capabilities — including image editing, video generation, and audio generation — to show how developers can create interactive media simulations.
All videos generated by Veo models continue to include a SynthID digital watermark to ensure provenance and authenticity. To begin experimenting, developers can explore the documentation, try the Veo 3 starter app in Google AI Studio, or review the Veo cookbook.
Q&A: Veo 3 and Veo 3 Fast updates
Q: What are the new prices for Veo 3 models?
A: Veo 3 now costs $0.40/second (down from $0.75), while Veo 3 Fast costs $0.15/second (down from $0.40).
Q: What aspect ratios are supported?
A: Veo 3 and Veo 3 Fast now support 9:16 vertical video, ideal for mobile and social platforms.
Q: Can Veo 3 generate HD video?
A: Yes, both models support 1080p HD resolution by setting the ‘resolution’ parameter to ‘1080p’.
Q: Are Veo 3 models ready for production?
A: Yes, both Veo 3 and Veo 3 Fast are now stable for scaled production use in the Gemini API.
Q: Do Veo videos include watermarking?
A: Yes, all Veo-generated videos include a SynthID digital watermark to confirm authenticity.
What This Means: Lower barriers for AI video generation
By lowering prices and adding vertical video and HD support, Google is positioning Veo 3 as a more practical tool for developers who want to build AI-driven video applications. The move reflects growing demand for social media–optimized formats and professional-quality output, while the stability update ensures the models can be deployed in real-world production systems.
For developers, these changes reduce costs and expand creative possibilities. For Google, it strengthens the role of Gemini as the hub for multimodal AI — combining video, audio, and image generation into unified developer workflows.
As AI video continues to mature, Veo’s new balance of affordability, quality, and scalability could accelerate adoption across industries from content creation to advertising.
Editor’s Note: This article was created by Alicia Shapiro, CMO of AiNews.com, with writing, image, and idea-generation support from ChatGPT, an AI assistant. However, the final perspective and editorial choices are solely Alicia Shapiroo’s. Special thanks to ChatGPT for assistance with research and editorial support in crafting this article.