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Veo 3.1 Fast

Veo 3.1 Fast is the Veo speed tier, keeping native audio and adding reference image support that the quality tier does not have. Reach for it when you want Veo's sound with a quicker, cheaper turnaround.

Duration4, 6, 8s

Resolutions720p, 1080p, 4k

Aspect ratios16:9, 9:16, auto

AudioNative

Reference inputsUp to 3

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Added July 2026. Included on every plan.

Why this one

What makes Veo 3.1 Fast different

Native audio at a fraction of the priceThe thing that makes Veo worth using, on the tier most people can afford to iterate with.
References work hereUnlike the quality tier, this one accepts reference images, up to 3 per run.
First and last frameBoth anchors available, with the last frame requiring a first.
4k still availableThe resolution ladder goes to 4k even on the speed tier.
Quick enough for a working loopBuilt for iteration, which is where most video prompts actually get solved.
Same duration ladder as the flagshipDrafts cut into a timeline the same way finals do.

Use cases

Best for

Social ads
Dialogue drafts
Character clips
Explainers
Agent iteration
Concept films

Technique

Prompt tips

Direct the audio explicitlyAmbience, voice, effects. The speed tier generates sound too, and it responds to being told what kind.
Use references for identityUp to 3 stills to lock a face, a product or a place. This is the tier that supports them.
Quote spoken linesQuoted text reads as dialogue, unquoted text reads as description.
Anchor with a first frameFastest route to the composition you want, on any tier.
Draft here, finish hereThe gap to the quality tier is smaller than the price gap. Often this tier is the final.

Mechanism

How Veo 3.1 Fast works

Fast runs the same joint picture and audio generation as the quality tier with a smaller compute budget, and it exposes the reference image path that the quality tier does not. In practice that makes it the more flexible model of the two: you trade some fidelity for the ability to lock identity with stills.

Getting started

How to use it on Dolly

Pick Veo 3.1 FastChoose it in the video studio, or just ask the agent for it by name.
Write the promptDescribe what you want, and add your reference images or frames where they help.
GenerateThe exact credit cost sits on the button before you press it, and a failed run refunds automatically.

Pricing

What it costs

Every generation shows its exact credit cost on the button before you run it.

720p · 8s: 48 credits
1080p · 8s: 53 credits
4k · 8s: 145 credits

One run is about 1/26 of a Starter month.

Failed generations refund automatically. See plans

Capabilities

Specs

Resolutions: 720p, 1080p, 4k
Aspect ratios: 16:9, 9:16, auto
Durations: 4, 6, 8s
Frame inputs: first + last
Reference images: Up to 3
Audio: Native
Max per run: 2

Questions

Veo 3.1 Fast FAQ

How many reference images can I use?

Up to 3 per run. This tier supports references where the quality tier refuses them.

Does it generate audio?

Yes, natively with the picture, the same as the quality tier, and it responds to being told what should be heard.

Is the quality gap large?

Smaller than the price gap for most shots. Try this tier first and move up only if the final needs it.

Can I set the last frame?

Yes, when you also supply a first frame. A last frame on its own is not accepted.

What resolution should I pick?

Draft at the lowest, finish at the one your placement needs. 4k is available if the clip will be shown large.

Ready to make with Veo 3.1 Fast?

Every model is included on every plan. The price sits on the button before you run it.

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