Google Veo3.1 Fast Image To Video
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Try it on WaveSpeedAI!Google Veo 3.1 Fast is an Image-to-Video model with native 1080p output for high-detail videos from images and fast performance. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.
Features
Veo 3 I2V Fast is the high-speed, cost-optimized variant of Google DeepMind’s Veo 3 image-to-video model. It transforms static images into cinematic 1080p videos with smooth, realistic motion and natural lighting — all while delivering results up to 30% faster than the standard version. Perfect for creators who need rapid, high-quality motion generation for social content, concept visualization, and creative storytelling.
🎬 Why it stands out
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From Image to Motion Transform a single image into a natural, dynamic video sequence while preserving its original composition and style.
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Cinematic Realism Produces high-fidelity motion with natural lighting, accurate perspective, and fluid camera transitions.
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Native Audio Generation Automatically generates synchronized sound—including ambient noise, effects, and light music—perfectly aligned with the visuals.
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Dialogue & Lip-Sync Enables speaking characters or realistic expressions, ideal for storytelling, marketing, and short-form content.
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Consistent Subject & Style Retains the identity, color tone, and visual integrity of your input image throughout the motion sequence.
💰 Pricing
Every run needs $1.2 (both 720p and 1080p)
Without audio needs $0.8
✅ Commercial use allowed
🚀 How to Use
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Upload an Image Choose a clear, high-quality still image—this defines the subject, framing, and overall style.
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Write a Prompt Describe the desired motion, mood, and camera movement.
> Example: “Slow cinematic zoom out as wind moves through the trees and sunlight flickers across the leaves.”
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Adjust Settings Select the video duration (up to 8 seconds) and output resolution (up to 1080p).
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Generate the Video Submit your prompt and image—Veo 3 I2V automatically creates motion, lighting, and audio.
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Preview & Download Review the result, refine the prompt if needed, and download the final MP4.
💡 Pro Tips
- Use bright, high-contrast images for clearer motion and lighting.
- Keep prompts focused on a single subject or action for best stability.
- Add camera directions like “tracking shot,” “slow pan,” or “handheld style” to control movement.
- Specify lighting and mood (e.g., bright daylight, soft sunset glow).
- Avoid conflicting motion requests to maintain smooth results.
📝 Notes
- Actual processing time depends on queue load and resolution.
- Optimized for cinematic shorts, ads, and social media clips.
- Ensure your uploaded image is clear, accessible, and legally usable.
- Please ensure your prompts comply with Google’s Safety Guidelines — if an error occurs, revise your prompt and try again.
Authentication
For authentication details, please refer to the Authentication Guide.
API Endpoints
Submit Task & Query Result
set -euo pipefail
export WAVESPEED_API_KEY="your-api-key"
REQUEST_BODY=$(cat <<'JSON'
{
"prompt": "A cinematic ocean wave at sunrise, highly detailed",
"image": "https://interactive-examples.mdn.mozilla.net/media/cc0-images/painted-hand-298-332.jpg",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"duration": 8,
"resolution": "1080p",
"generate_audio": true
}
JSON
)
# 1. Submit the prediction.
SUBMIT_RESPONSE=$(curl --silent --show-error --fail-with-body \
-X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/google/veo3.1-fast/image-to-video" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d "${REQUEST_BODY}")
TASK=$(printf '%s' "${SUBMIT_RESPONSE}" | jq 'if type == "object" and has("data") then .data else . end')
PREDICTION_ID=$(printf '%s' "${TASK}" | jq -r '.id // empty')
if [ -z "${PREDICTION_ID}" ]; then
printf 'Submission response did not contain a prediction id
' >&2
exit 1
fi
RESULT_URL=$(printf '%s' "${TASK}" | jq -r '.urls.get // empty')
if [ -z "${RESULT_URL}" ]; then RESULT_URL="https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${PREDICTION_ID}/result"; fi
# 2. Poll until the prediction finishes.
while true; do
RESPONSE=$(curl --silent --show-error --fail-with-body \
"${RESULT_URL}" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}")
RESULT=$(printf '%s' "${RESPONSE}" | jq 'if type == "object" and has("data") then .data else . end')
STATUS=$(printf '%s' "${RESULT}" | jq -r '.status // empty')
case "${STATUS}" in
completed) printf '%s\n' "${RESULT}" | jq '.outputs'; break ;;
failed|cancelled|timeout) printf '%s\n' "${RESULT}" | jq . >&2; exit 1 ;;
created|processing) sleep 2 ;;
*) printf 'Unexpected status: %s
' "${STATUS}" >&2; exit 1 ;;
esac
doneParameters
Task Submission Parameters
Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| prompt | string | Yes | - | The positive prompt for the generation. | |
| image | string | Yes | - | The image to use for the generation. | |
| last_image | string | No | - | - | The end image for generating the output. |
| aspect_ratio | string | No | 16:9 | 16:9, 9:16 | The aspect ratio of the generated media. |
| duration | integer | No | 8 | 8, 4, 6 | The duration of the generated media in seconds. |
| resolution | string | No | 1080p | 720p, 1080p, 4k | Video resolution. |
| generate_audio | boolean | No | true | - | Whether to generate audio. |
| negative_prompt | string | No | - | The negative prompt for the generation. | |
| seed | integer | No | - | - | The random seed to use for the generation. |
Response Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| code | integer | HTTP status code (e.g., 200 for success) |
| message | string | Status message (e.g., “success”) |
| data.id | string | Unique identifier for the prediction, Task Id |
| data.model | string | Model ID used for the prediction |
| data.outputs | array | Output values, usually URL strings; some models return text strings or structured result objects (empty when status is not completed) |
| data.urls | object | Object containing related API endpoints |
| data.urls.get | string | URL to retrieve the prediction result |
| data.status | string | Status of the task: created, processing, completed, or failed |
| data.created_at | string | ISO timestamp of when the request was created (e.g., “2023-04-01T12:34:56.789Z”) |
| data.error | string | Error message (empty if no error occurred) |
| data.timings | object | Object containing timing details |
| data.timings.inference | integer | Inference time in milliseconds |
Result Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| id | string | Yes | - | Task ID |
Result Response Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| code | integer | HTTP status code (e.g., 200 for success) |
| message | string | Status message (e.g., “success”) |
| data | object | The prediction data object containing all details |
| data.id | string | Unique identifier for the prediction |
| data.model | string | Model ID used for the prediction |
| data.outputs | array<string | object> | Array of generated outputs (empty when status is not completed). Items are usually URL strings, but may be text strings or structured result objects, depending on the model. |
| data.urls | object | Object containing related API endpoints |
| data.urls.get | string | URL to poll for the prediction result |
| data.status | string | Status: created, processing, completed, or failed |
| data.created_at | string | ISO timestamp of when the request was created |
| data.error | string | Error message (empty if no error occurred) |
| data.timings | object | Object containing timing details |
| data.timings.inference | integer | Inference time in milliseconds |