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title: Veo 3.1 Lite Image to Video — Fast AI Video Generation
description: Transform static images into dynamic videos with Veo 3.1 Lite. Generate 720p-1080p clips with synchronized audio at just $0.05 per video.
url: https://modelslab.com/veo-31-lite-image-to-video
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generated_at: 2026-04-14T22:30:40.733266Z
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Available now on ModelsLab · Video Generation

VEO 3.1 Lite Image To Video
Image to video. Instant motion.
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[Try VEO 3.1 Lite Image To Video](/models/google/veo-3.1-lite-i2v) [API Documentation](https://docs.modelslab.com)

Generate Videos From Static Images
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Built-in Audio

### Synchronized Sound Generation

Creates audio automatically matched to video motion, including lip-sync for dialogue and character animation.

Flexible Control

### Multiple Aspect Ratios

Support for 16:9 landscape and 9:16 portrait formats with 720p or 1080p resolution options.

Cost Efficient

### 50% Less Than Fast

Generate high-volume video applications at under 50% cost of Veo 3.1 Fast with identical speed.

Examples

See what VEO 3.1 Lite Image To Video can create
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Copy any prompt below and try it yourself in the [playground](/models/google/veo-3.1-lite-i2v).

Urban Timelapse

“A static photograph of a city skyline at dusk transforms into a dynamic timelapse with clouds drifting across the sky, city lights gradually illuminating, and subtle traffic movement below, maintaining photorealistic quality throughout the 6-second transition.”

Ocean Waves

“A serene beach photograph animates with gentle waves rolling onto shore, foam washing across sand, and soft golden sunlight reflecting off the water surface, creating a calming 8-second loop with natural ocean ambience.”

Talking Head

“A portrait photograph of a person animates with natural mouth movements and facial expressions synchronized to generated speech, creating a professional talking-head video suitable for presentations or educational content.”

Product Showcase

“A product photograph rotates smoothly through 360 degrees with subtle lighting reflections, showcasing all angles in a polished 6-second video loop ideal for e-commerce and social media platforms.”

For Developers

A few lines of code.
Still image. Animated video.
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ModelsLab handles the infrastructure: fast inference, auto-scaling, and a developer-friendly API. No GPU management needed.

- **Serverless:** scales to zero, scales to millions
- **Pay per second,** no minimums
- **Python and JavaScript SDKs,** plus REST API

[API Documentation ](https://docs.modelslab.com)

PythonJavaScriptcURL

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```
<code>import requests

response = requests.post(
    "https://modelslab.com/api/v7/video-fusion/image-to-video",
    json={
  "key": "YOUR_API_KEY",
  "prompt": "In a frozen, ancient Nordic valley, the shamanic warrior—cloaked in fur, wearing a skull mask with curled horns—stands at the edge of a glacier lake. The wind howls violently, whipping up snow around him as he slams his staff into the icy ground, causing the earth to tremble. Blue runes glow across his mask as magic awakens. A storm brews above as shadowy enemies rise from the snow-covered mountains.",
  "init_image": "https://assets.modelslab.ai/generations/3d43311f-116b-4255-a8d8-40862f695359.png"
}
)
print(response.json())</code>
```

FAQ

Common questions about VEO 3.1 Lite Image To Video
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[Read the docs ](https://docs.modelslab.com)

### What is Veo 3.1 Lite Image to Video?

### How much does Veo 3.1 Lite Image to Video cost?

### What video formats and resolutions does it support?

### Can it generate audio automatically?

### Is it suitable for lip-sync applications?

### How do I access the Veo 3.1 Lite Image to Video API?

Ready to create?
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Start generating with VEO 3.1 Lite Image To Video on ModelsLab.

[Try VEO 3.1 Lite Image To Video](/models/google/veo-3.1-lite-i2v) [API Documentation](https://docs.modelslab.com)

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**Links:**
- [Website](https://modelslab.com)
- [API Documentation](https://docs.modelslab.com)
- [Blog](https://modelslab.com/blog)

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*Generated by ModelsLab - 2026-04-15*