Vertical Video Support Brings TikTok-Style Content to Veo
Google has made social media video creation faster and easier with a major update to its Veo 3.1 AI video model. The new upgrade focuses on short-form, vertical video formats designed for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
With the update, users can now create 9:16 vertical videos directly inside Veo 3.1. This removes the need for manual cropping or resizing. Creators can produce platform-ready content in a single step. The feature supports reference images, allowing users to guide video generation with photos, artwork, or visual concepts.
Google said the goal is to help creators make viral-ready videos with minimal effort. The company confirmed that videos generated using reference images are now more expressive, dynamic, and visually engaging. This makes Veo a powerful tool for influencers, marketers, and casual users alike.
The update was announced on Tuesday and is already rolling out across Google’s AI ecosystem.
Smarter AI, Better Visual Consistency
The Veo 3.1 upgrade significantly improves how the model understands and applies reference images. Google said characters now show more natural expressions and smoother movements. This applies even when users enter shorter text prompts.
The AI also delivers better consistency across scenes. Characters, objects, and backgrounds now remain visually stable throughout the video. This addresses a common issue in AI-generated video where elements change unexpectedly.
Another major improvement is the ability to combine multiple elements into a single video. Users can mix characters, backgrounds, textures, and objects more smoothly. The result is a cohesive and polished final output that feels professionally edited.
Google also enhanced Veo’s resolution capabilities. Videos can now be upscaled to 1080p and 4K quality. This makes the content suitable for high-end displays and professional publishing. The sharper output also helps creators reuse videos across different platforms without losing quality.
These upgrades make Veo 3.1 more competitive in the fast-growing AI video generation space.
YouTube Integration and Wider Access
Google is deeply integrating Veo 3.1 into its video ecosystem. The vertical video feature is now available for YouTube Shorts. It is also being added to the YouTube Create app, making mobile-friendly content creation easier.
This integration allows creators to generate and publish content faster. It reduces the need for third-party editing tools. Google aims to streamline the entire process from idea to upload.
Veo 3.1 was originally launched in October 2025. That release introduced improved audio output and more advanced editing controls. The latest update builds on those foundations and focuses on social-first content creation.
Users can access Veo features through the Gemini app. Professional creators and developers can use Veo through Google Flow, the Gemini API, Vertex AI, and Google Vids.
With this upgrade, Google is clearly targeting the booming creator economy. The company wants AI tools to empower users, not replace creativity. Veo 3.1 now makes high-quality video creation faster, simpler, and more accessible than ever.
