Google Gemini Launches Image-to-Video Tool with Veo 3 Model
Google Gemini introduces a transformative image-to-video feature powered by the Veo 3 model, now available for subscribers.
Key Points
- • Google Gemini's new feature transforms static photos into 8-second videos using Veo 3.
- • Available to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in select regions since July 11, 2025.
- • Videos produced are capped at 720p resolution and include watermarks as AI-generated content.
- • Over 40 million videos were created within 7 weeks of the feature's launch.
On July 11, 2025, Google unveiled a groundbreaking feature in its Gemini platform that allows users to convert static photos into dynamic 8-second videos using the innovative Veo 3 video model. Available to subscribers of Google AI Pro and Ultra, this new image-to-video tool underscores Google's commitment to enhancing user creativity and content generation in the AI space.
Users can easily access this feature through the Gemini app or web portal by navigating to the 'tools' section and selecting 'video'. After uploading their chosen image, users can describe desired animations—like movements of objects or even subtle behaviors in pets—and select sound effects to accompany their creations. The result is a high-definition video clip rendered at 720p resolution in a 16:9 aspect ratio, resulting in MP4 files that display both a visible watermark and an invisible SynthID digital tag to authenticate that the content is AI-generated.
The feature has been designed for ease of use and quick output, typically generating videos within one to two minutes, leading to impressive early uptake statistics—over 40 million videos created within the first seven weeks since its initial rollout. However, users should note that there are limits in place; AI Pro subscribers are capped at producing three videos daily for a subscription fee of $20 per month, while Ultra subscribers can create five videos for $250 per month. The decision to limit video length to eight seconds and resolution to 720p may pose challenges for certain creative needs, but early reports indicate strong performance with animated nature scenes and still-life objects, albeit less effective with images of real people.
Brendan Gahan, CEO of Creator Authority, highlighted the transformative potential of these tools, stating, "You can get wild animating everyday stuff, bringing drawings to life or making nature scenes dance." Furthermore, Google's Flow app integration promises to expand this tool to 75 new countries, enhancing its global reach. Although the current offering is primarily for desktop users, mobile access is anticipated soon, potentially widening engagement and facilitating content creation on the go. As it stands, Google Gemini's image-to-video feature embodies a significant leap in democratizing advanced content creation tools for both casual users and professional creators alike.