Google's Veo 3.1: Enhanced Video Generation from Reference Images & Vertical Format Support

product#video📰 News|Analyzed: Jan 13, 2026 17:30
Published: Jan 13, 2026 17:00
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The improvements to Veo's 'Ingredients to Video' tool, especially the enhanced fidelity to reference images, represents a key step in user control and creative expression within generative AI video. Supporting vertical video format underscores Google's responsiveness to prevailing social media trends and content creation demands, increasing its competitive advantage.
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