Google Veo 3.1 Adds Vertical AI Video Creation
Google has updated Google Veo 3.1 with a major upgrade for creators. The AI video model can now produce native vertical videos using reference images. This change targets platforms like YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok, where vertical format dominates.
Users no longer need to crop or adjust their output. Veo now supports the 9:16 format from the start. This makes AI-generated videos ready for social feeds the moment they are created.
Google is also adding this feature directly to YouTube Shorts and the YouTube Create app. The goal is clear. Make short-form video creation faster and more accessible.
Vertical Videos, No Cropping Required
With Google Veo 3.1, creators can choose vertical format during generation. The AI builds the frame for mobile-first viewing. This avoids awkward cuts and lost details.
For creators who post daily, this saves time. It also keeps visual quality intact. The video looks native to the platform. It feels made for the feed.
This update aligns Veo with how people now consume video. Most views happen on phones. Vertical is no longer optional.
Smarter Videos From Reference Images
Google has improved how Veo handles reference images. The model now creates more expressive and dynamic scenes. Characters show better emotions. Movements look more natural.
Even short prompts now produce richer results. Veo maintains consistency across characters, objects, and backgrounds. This helps when users want visual continuity across clips.
Creators can also blend characters, textures, and environments. The AI combines them into a cohesive scene. This opens new paths for storytelling and branding.
Where Users Can Access It
The new tools are available inside the Gemini app. Professional users can access them through Flow, the Gemini API, Vertex AI, and Google Vids.
Google Veo 3.1 also brings enhanced upscaling. Users can now export in 1080p and 4K. This feature is available on Flow, Gemini API, and Vertex AI in Google Cloud.
Veo 3.1 first launched in October 2025 with better audio and editing controls. This update pushes it deeper into the creator economy.
