Google Rolls Out Veo 2 Video AI in Gemini for Paid Users

Highlight

• Google’s new Veo 2 video generation model is exclusively available for Gemini Advanced (paid) users.
• It allows users to create 8-second 720p videos using text prompts.
• Veo 2 powers YouTube’s Dream Screen and offers enhanced realism, cinematic understanding and less visual distortion.
• It’s rolling out globally in supported languages.

Caption – Google Rolls Out Veo 2. (Image credit – Google)

Google is now rolling out its new Veo 2 video generation model to the Gemini app. This AI model can create short videos just from text prompts, and is available on both the web and mobile versions of Gemini.

As of now, it’s not available to users on the free plan and only Gemini Advanced (paid) users can get the update.

Veo 2 is the upgraded version of Google’s earlier Veo AI, and was first introduced in December 2024. It also powers YouTube’s Dream Screen feature and is available through Vertex AI, Google’s cloud-based AI platform.

With Veo 2, Gemini Advanced users can generate 8-second-long videos just by typing a prompt in natural language. The videos are created in 720p resolution with a 16:9 aspect ratio, and they can be downloaded in MP4 format. You can also find Veo 2 in the model picker menu inside Gemini.

Google says this feature is being rolled out globally in all languages supported by Gemini, but it might take a few weeks for everyone to get access. There’s also a monthly cap on how many videos you can generate and Google will notify you if you’re getting close to that limit.

Sharing is made easy too. You can tap the share button in the Gemini app to upload videos directly to platforms like TikTok and YouTube.

When Veo 2 was launched, Google said the model had better realism and detail compared to the first version. It also understands cinematic language, so you can mention things like camera angles, lenses or effects, and it will try to reflect those in the video.

Google also mentioned that Veo 2 is trained to hallucinate less, which means it’s less likely to generate odd visuals like extra fingers or distorted body parts. This makes the videos feel more natural and accurate overall.

Google also shared some demo videos with prompts used to generate them.

Prompt – “A wide, slow-panning shot of an enormous glacial cavern, bathed in eerie twilight. Pale cyan light filters from above, illuminating frozen candy figures within the ice walls. Two figures in white exosuits, their helmet lights casting beams, trudge through the center. Capture the cavern’s scale and stillness.”

Prompt – “An animated shot of a tiny mouse with oversized glasses, reading a book by the light of a glowing mushroom in a cozy forest den.”

Prompt – “Aerial shot of a grassy cliff onto a sandy beach where waves crash against the shore, a prominent sea stack rises from the ocean near the beach, bathed in the warm, golden light of either sunrise or sunset, capturing the serene beauty of the Pacific coastline.”

Prompt – “Time-lapse of a voxel-style ice cream melting under a clear blue sky. The pink, grey, and white scoops slowly lose their shape, dripping down the yellow, blocky cone held by a large, voxel hand with a blue sleeve. Focus on the melting process, highlighting the changing texture and form of the voxel elements as the ice cream deforms and drips, creating a colorful, pixelated melt against the vibrant blue backdrop.”

FAQs

Q1. What is Veo 2, and who can access it?

Answer. Veo 2 is Google’s upgraded video AI model available to Gemini Advanced (paid) users. It allows them to create 8-second 720p videos using text prompts.

Q2. What makes Veo 2 different from its predecessor?

Answer. Veo 2 offers improved realism, understands cinematic language (e.g., camera angles, effects), and is designed to generate more natural visuals with reduced distortions.

Q3. How can Veo 2 videos be shared or downloaded?

Answer. Users can download Veo 2 videos in MP4 format or share them directly on platforms like TikTok and YouTube via the Gemini app.

Q4. When and where is Veo 2 being rolled out?

Answer. Veo 2 is rolling out globally across all languages supported by Gemini, with full access expected to take a few weeks. A monthly cap applies to video generation.

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