Google Launches Veo 3 Video Generation via Gemini API and Vertex AI

July 16, 2025

Details

  • Google released Veo 3 for developers in paid preview through Gemini API and Vertex AI on July 17, 2025.
  • The video generation model enables synchronized audio-video outputs with cinematic quality and realistic physics simulations.
  • Key capabilities include native audio generation, HD visuals with detailed lighting and textures, and realistic motion based on real-world physics.
  • Early adopters such as Cartwheel are using Veo 3 for 2D-to-3D animation translation, while Volley leverages it for creating game cut-scenes.
  • Veo 3 is priced at $0.75 per second, with a faster “Veo 3 Fast” tier announced for future availability.

Impact

Veo 3 makes high-quality video production more accessible to developers and creative studios, speeding up workflows in gaming and animation. Its advanced audio synchronization sets a new industry standard, putting competitive pressure on other AI video tools. Google’s integration of Veo 3 with Vertex AI signals a strategic push to lead in scalable generative media.

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