Hajra Naz
Google has rolled out an update to its Veo 3.1 AI video-generation model adding native support for vertical videos designed for social platforms and expanding how the system works with reference images.
With the update, creators can generate videos in a 9:16 vertical format from the start, making it easier to publish content to platforms like YouTube Shorts, Instagram, and TikTok without relying on cropping or post-production edits. Google is also integrating the feature directly into YouTube Shorts and the YouTube Create app, streamlining the workflow for short-form creators.
Veo 3.1, which debuted in October 2025, already introduced stronger audio generation and more precise editing controls. The latest update builds on that foundation by making videos created from reference images more expressive and dynamic.
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According to Google, the model now produces more natural character expressions and smoother movements, even when prompts are brief. It also delivers better consistency across characters, objects, and backgrounds. Creators can mix and match different visual elements—such as characters, environments, textures, and objects—to generate a single, cohesive video output.
These capabilities are available to everyday users through the Gemini app. Professional and enterprise users can access them via Google’s Flow video editor, the Gemini API, Vertex AI, and Google Vids.
The update also includes improved upscaling options, allowing videos to be rendered at 1080p or 4K resolution. This enhancement is available through Flow, the Gemini API, and Vertex AI within Google Cloud.
