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As Google's AI rivals introduce video-generation tools, Gemini feels left behind in the race to video, with its version locked behind a limited preview. Google is changing that today with its new Veo 2 model, available now to those with an Advanced subscription.
The new video model allows you to create what Google calls “detailed videos with cinematic realism” from text prompts. You can create up to eight-second-long video clips in a 720p resolution, which will then generate an MP4 in a 16:9 aspect ratio.
"By better understanding real-world physics and human motion, it delivers fluid character movement, lifelike scenes, and finer visual details across diverse subjects and styles," Google says .
Veo has previously been available in early access, allowing users to create 1080p video—for 50 cents per second of video generated. Clips are now free to produce for those on Advanced plans, but as with most AI video-generation tools, there’s a limit to how many you can request each month. Google didn't share that limit; it says it will tell users as they approach it.
Google also introduced direct sharing tools so you can upload the files directly to YouTube Shorts or TikTok. It's unlikely you'll want to upload 16:9 clips to either of these vertical video platforms, though.
Alongside the Veo 2 video tool, Google is also introducing Whisk Animate, which allows you to make your images into 8-second videos using the same tech as Veo 2. This feature isn't as readily available as Veo 2, but if you're in the US, you can access it through Google Labs .
