Veo 2
Google's generally available text- and image-to-video model capable of generating detailed, physically realistic, and artistically nuanced videos.
Text and image to video with physics awareness
Veo 2 is Google's production-ready video generation model, released in April 2025 via the Gemini API under the model ID veo-2.0-generate-001. It accepts both text prompts and reference images as input, generating high-definition video output at resolutions up to 4K. The model includes physics-aware rendering that handles fluid dynamics, lighting, and object interactions, and it embeds SynthID watermarking in all generated videos to identify AI-created content.
Veo 2 is available through both the Gemini API and Google's Vertex AI platform, making it accessible to developers via standard API calls without specialized infrastructure. It supports cinematic prompt controls such as aerial shots, panning, and time-lapses, and maintains consistent character appearance across scenes. The model is suited for developers, marketers, creative professionals, and educators who need to generate video content programmatically for use cases like product demos, ad campaigns, and educational visualizations.
What Veo 2 supports
Text-to-Video
Generates video clips from written text prompts, interpreting scene descriptions, camera directions, and stylistic cues to produce coherent video output.
Image-to-Video
Animates a reference image into a video sequence, using the provided image as the visual starting point for the generated clip.
Physics-Aware Rendering
Models realistic physical behavior including fluid dynamics, lighting interactions, and object motion to produce visually consistent scenes.
Cinematic Camera Control
Responds to prompts describing specific camera movements such as aerial shots, panning, tracking, and time-lapses.
High-Resolution Output
Supports video generation at resolutions up to 4K, suitable for professional and commercial production workflows.
SynthID Watermarking
Embeds an imperceptible SynthID watermark in every generated video to enable identification of AI-created content.
API & Vertex AI Access
Available through both the Gemini API and Google Vertex AI, allowing integration via standard REST or SDK calls.
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Get Started FreeCommon questions about Veo 2
What is the context window for Veo 2?
Veo 2 has a context window of 5,000 tokens, which applies to the text prompt input used to describe the video to be generated.
When was Veo 2 made generally available?
Veo 2 became generally available in April 2025, released via the Gemini API under the model ID veo-2.0-generate-001.
What input types does Veo 2 accept?
Veo 2 accepts text prompts and images as inputs, supporting both text-to-video and image-to-video generation workflows.
Where can I access Veo 2 via API?
Veo 2 is accessible through the Gemini API and Google's Vertex AI platform. Both provide standard API interfaces for integrating video generation into applications.
Does Veo 2 watermark its generated videos?
Yes. All videos generated by Veo 2 include an embedded SynthID watermark, which is Google's tool for identifying AI-generated content.
What is the maximum output resolution supported by Veo 2?
Veo 2 supports video output at resolutions up to 4K, making it suitable for professional and high-definition production use cases.
What people think about Veo 2
Community discussion on Reddit around Veo 2's general availability has been largely positive, with users noting its rollout on AI Studio and its inclusion alongside other Google models like Imagen 3 and Lyria. The announcement thread garnered 649 upvotes, reflecting notable interest in the model's production release.
Some threads focused on the timing and phased rollout of the model, with users discussing access availability across regions and platforms. Practical use cases mentioned include creative video generation and developer experimentation via the Gemini API.
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