Veo3 API Usage Guide
Overview
Veo3 is Google’s most advanced video generation model, capable of creating stunning, realistic videos from text descriptions and optional reference images. With improved understanding of physics, human movement, and visual consistency, Veo3 delivers professional-quality video content for creative and commercial applications.Key Features:
- Unified Model: Supports both text-to-video and image-to-video generation
- High Quality: Produces crisp, detailed videos with realistic motion
- Advanced Physics: Better understanding of object interactions and movement
- Multiple Aspect Ratios: Support for landscape (16:9) and portrait (9:16) formats
- Responsible AI: Built-in content filtering and safety measures
Authentication
All API requests require authentication using an API key. Include your API key in the Authorization header:Submit Video Generation Request
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Request Format
Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Default | Constraints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
prompt | string | Yes | The text prompt used to guide video generation. | - | Required |
durationSeconds | string | No | Video length in seconds | ”8” | Options: “8”, “6”, “4” |
aspectRatio | string | No | Defines the aspect ratio of the generated videos. | ”16:9” | Options: “16:9”, “9:16” |
negativePrompt | string | No | A text string that describes what you want to discourage the model from generating. | "" | Optional |
personGeneration | string | No | The safety setting that controls whether people or face generation is allowed. | ”allow_all” | Options: “allow_adult”, “disallow”, “allow_all” |
seed | integer | No | A number to make generated videos deterministic. Specifying a seed number with your request without changing other parameters guides the model to produce the same videos. | null | 0 to 4294967295 |
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Check Request Status
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Request Status Values
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
queued | Request is waiting to be processed |
processing | Video generation is in progress |
success | Video generation completed successfully |
failed | Video generation failed |
cancelled | Request was cancelled |
List Your Requests
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Get Model Information
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List Available Models
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Tips for Better Results
- Clear, Descriptive Prompts: Use specific, detailed descriptions for better video quality
- Seed Usage: Use the same seed with identical parameters for reproducible results
- Negative Prompts: Specify unwanted elements to improve quality