Google makes improvements to Veo 3.1's Ingredients to Video feature to make videos “more expressive”, and adds native vertical video generation and 4K upscaling
This update advances that arc from basic format support toward output that is better suited to both vertical distribution and higher-resolution delivery, while improving the controllability of an existing generation feature.
First-order effects
Veo 3.1 users gain more expressive Ingredients to Video results, native vertical generation, and 4K upscaling within Google’s video-generation product.
Google strengthens Veo 3.1’s appeal for creators and teams that need outputs in both vertical and higher-resolution formats without treating those requirements as separate workflows.
Second-order effects
Native vertical output and built-in upscaling can reduce format-conversion and enhancement steps around generated clips, making Veo more practical within end-to-end video production workflows.
Rival video-generation tools face added pressure to pair model-quality improvements with delivery-ready formats and post-generation capabilities, rather than competing on generation alone.
Third-order effects
If this pattern continues, video AI competition will increasingly center on integrated creation and editing workflows that connect prompting, asset control, formatting, and export—not solely on a model’s raw output quality.
The distinction between a video model and a video-production system may continue to narrow as providers embed format, resolution, and editing requirements directly into generation products.
The trend: Generative-video platforms are evolving from standalone text-to-video models into workflow systems optimized for production-ready, channel-specific output.
We've made lots of improvements with Veo 3.1! It's more expressive, supports portrait mode and SOTA video upscaling to 1080p and 4K. Rolling out starting today - try it in the @GeminiApp (for plus/pro/ultra users) and @FlowbyGoogle - enjoy!
We're updating Veo 3.1 Ingredients to Video to help create more expressive and dynamic clips, produce better visual consistency and more. 📽️ Here's what's new 🧵 [video]
We are releasing updates to Veo 3.1 in the Gemini API, adding native vertical video, higher resolutions, and improved consistency. - Improved character identity and background details. - 9:16 vertical videos without cropping from landscape. - Improved 1080p outputs and new 4K [vi…
Today, Veo 3.1 Ingredients to Video is getting more expressive + portrait mode has arrived (we heard you!) You can now create vertical clips with livelier movement and better control directly in the @Geminiapp , @YouTube & Google Vids. All this plus state-of-the-art upscaling t…
🎬 Veo 3.1 is leveling up: + Portrait mode + 1080p and 4K (both only in Flow for now) + Better expressiveness + Better adherence to your reference images + Available for Plus, Pro, and Ultra members Rolling out today in @GeminiApp and @FlowbyGoogle — enjoy! [video]
Google just dropped updated Veo 3.1 This is the first “AI video is actually controllable” update from Google Consistent characters/brand in 1080p/4K in Flow If you're making ads or shorts content: this is the upgrade to build a pipeline around. [video]
Veo update! Here's what's rolling out: — Vertical formats with a more expressive model *and* improved visual consistency across characters, objects, and backgrounds in Veo 3.1 Ingredients to Video — State-of-the-art video upscaling to 1080p and 4K across all Veo models —
I am *SO* excited about this new feature! Vertical videos will unlock so many creative workflows and content creation especially for creators on platforms like TikTok and Instagram! I can't wait 😆
Veo 3.1 Ingredients to Video is receiving a major upgrade! Now supporting portrait mode (9:16), improved character consistency and expressivity. We've come a long way since we started working on this over a year ago 🚀 [video]
Rolling out now in #GoogleVids you can create portrait-sized clips using Ingredients to Video. Just drop in your images, add a prompt, and generate a high-quality video that's ready for social, all powered by Veo 3.1. Try it now at https://vids.new/ [video]
We launched Ingredients to Video so you can do more with your memories. Choose up to three photos to create high quality, vertical video clips in Shorts and the @youtube Create app 📸 ⚡ Powered by Veo 3.1 ⚡ [video]
Updates to Veo 3.1 📹 in the Gemini API and AI Studio: - We now support upsampling to 1080p and 4K - Improved ingredients (image reference) to video consistency - Vertical video support for ingredients to video So much Veo progress in the last few months, lots to build : )