Google Expands Video Upscaling to 4K on Vertex AI While Veo 3.1 Lite Matures

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Veo 3.1 Lite and 4K Upscaling Hit Vertex AI for Enterprise Video Workflows

Google is bringing Veo 3.1 Lite to Vertex AI alongside a standalone upscaling feature that can push any video — AI-generated or camera-shot — up to 1080p or 4K. The upscaling capability is in private preview now, which means enterprise teams should be requesting access if high-res output is a bottleneck in their pipeline.

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Veo 3.1 Lite Is Now Live on the Gemini API: $0.05/sec for 720p Video Generation

Google's most affordable video model is now accessible via the Gemini API and Google AI Studio on the paid tier, completing the three-model Veo 3.1 family. At under half the cost of Veo 3.1 Fast with the same generation speed, this is the tier to target for high-volume or iterative video workflows.

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Full Veo 3.1 Pricing Table: Lite at $0.05, Fast Gets Cut on April 7, Flagship Hits $0.60 for 4K

The Decoder breaks down the full pricing grid across all three Veo 3.1 tiers, including the April 7 price drop for Veo 3.1 Fast. With Sora now gone and Chinese competitors like Seedance 2.0 facing copyright issues, this pricing move is a clear play to consolidate the developer market.