Veo 2 API

Name: Veo 2 API - Example AI Video
Uploaded: 2026-04-21
Description: Sample video generated with the Veo 2 API on VideoGenAPI

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Veo 2

by Google DeepMind

Veo 2, developed by Google, is the best model for generating highly realistic videos with precise physical simulations.

1080p • 10-10s • ~110s processing

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Veo 2 examples

Discover what's possible with Veo 2 AI video generation

A glass of water tipping over in slow motion, liquid splashing realistically on a wooden table

Generated with the Veo 2 API at up to 1080p. Results vary with prompt detail and requested duration.

What is the Veo 2 API?

The Veo 2 API is a REST interface that lets developers generate AI videos programmatically using Google DeepMind's Veo 2 model. It supports text-to-video, image-to-video through a single POST endpoint. VideoGenAPI handles authentication, billing, and provider infrastructure - you only need one API key to start building with the Veo 2 API.

Google DeepMind

Provider

REST

API protocol

~110s

Avg. generation

How to use the Veo 2 API

Integrate the Veo 2 API in your app in under 5 minutes with these four steps.

1

Create your VideoGenAPI account

Sign up free at VideoGenAPI.com and generate your API key from the dashboard. No Google DeepMind account needed.
2

Send a request to the Veo 2 API

POST to https://videogenapi.com/api/v1/generate with your API key, model "veo2", and a text prompt describing your video.
3

Poll for completion

Use the returned generation_id to poll GET /api/v1/status/{id} until the job completes. Video completion webhooks are not available yet.
4

Download your video

Once status is "completed", retrieve the video URL from the response and embed it in your app, website, or workflow.

Get your Veo 2 API key

Documentation

About Veo 2

info Overview

Veo 2 is Google's established video generation model, trusted for realistic physics - water flow, fabric movement, object collisions - and consistent scene rendering. It remains a strong choice for teams that need reliable Google-quality output at accessible pricing compared with Veo 3 Fast and Veo 3.1 Fast. Access Veo 2 through VideoGenAPI without Vertex AI complexity. Ideal as a cost-effective Google option for high-volume pipelines when you do not need the absolute latest Veo fidelity. For how Veo stacks up against Kling and Seedance in product work, read Kling 3 vs Veo 3 vs Seedance (/blog/kling-3-vs-veo-3-vs-seedance).

stars Key Strengths

check_circle Accurate physics simulation (fluids, gravity, collisions)
check_circle Proven Google DeepMind quality at lower cost than Veo 3 Fast
check_circle Audio generation support
check_circle Stable output for production pipelines
check_circle Text-to-video and image-to-video

check_circle Supported Features

Text to Video
Image to Video

settings Specifications

Max Resolution: 1080p
Duration Range: 10-10s
Avg. Processing: ~110s

workspace_premium Why Veo 2 via VideoGenAPI?

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Unified API: Access Veo 2 alongside 15 other models with one API key - no separate Google DeepMind setup.
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Per-video pricing: Veo 2 videos count against your monthly plan, from $0.011/video, with no per-second billing.
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Production-ready: one REST endpoint, status polling, an MCP server for AI agents, and full docs.

Use cases

What you can build with Veo 2

1

Science and education

Visualize physics concepts, experiments, and natural phenomena.

2

Food and beverage

Create appetizing pour shots, sizzling pans, and ingredient motion.

3

High-volume content

Generate large batches of realistic clips for content libraries.

API reference

Veo 2 API documentation

Quick start guide to integrate Veo 2 in your application

code Endpoint

POST https://videogenapi.com/api/v1/generate

tune Veo 2 API parameters

Request parameters accepted by the Veo 2 API on POST /api/v1/generate
Parameter	Type	Required	Veo 2 values
model	string	Yes	`"veo2"`
prompt	string	Yes	Scene description, up to 1,000 characters.
image_url	string	No	Public jpg, png, gif or webp URL. Animates the image (image-to-video).
duration	integer	No	10 seconds (fixed), up to 15s on every plan.
resolution	string	No	1080p.
aspect_ratio	string	No	16:9, 4:3, 1:1 or 9:16 (text-to-video).
seed	integer	No	Fixed value for reproducible output, -1 for random.
add_audio	boolean	No	Veo 2 generates native audio with the video.

Average generation time: ~110s. Poll GET /api/v1/status/{id} with the returned generation_id. Full reference: /docs/generate.

send Request Example

{
  "model": "veo2",
  "prompt": "A glass of water tipping over in slow motion, liquid splashing realistically on a wooden table",
  "duration": 10,
  "resolution": "1080p"
}

download Response Example

{
  "success": true,
  "generation_id": "gen_abc123xyz",
  "status": "in_progress",
  "estimated_time": 110}

integration_instructions Code Examples

const response = await fetch('https://videogenapi.com/api/v1/generate', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    model: 'veo2',
    prompt: 'A glass of water tipping over in slow motion, liquid splashing realistically on a wooden table',
    duration: 10  })
});

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data.generation_id);

import requests

response = requests.post(
    'https://videogenapi.com/api/v1/generate',
    headers={
        'Content-Type': 'application/json',
        'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
    },
    json={
        'model': 'veo2',
        'prompt': 'A glass of water tipping over in slow motion, liquid splashing realistically on a wooden table',
        'duration': 10    }
)

data = response.json()
print(data['generation_id'])

$ch = curl_init('https://videogenapi.com/api/v1/generate');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POST, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER, [
    'Content-Type: application/json',
    'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
]);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS, json_encode([
    'model' => 'veo2',
    'prompt' => 'A glass of water tipping over in slow motion, liquid splashing realistically on a wooden table',
    'duration' => 10]));

$response = curl_exec($ch);
$data = json_decode($response, true);
echo $data['generation_id'];

curl -X POST https://videogenapi.com/api/v1/generate \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "model": "veo2",
    "prompt": "A glass of water tipping over in slow motion, liquid splashing realistically on a wooden table",
    "duration": 10  }'

Veo 2 image-to-video request

curl -X POST https://videogenapi.com/api/v1/generate \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "model": "veo2",
    "prompt": "Slow push in, soft natural light, subtle movement",
    "image_url": "https://example.com/your-image.jpg",
    "duration": 5
  }'

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Pricing

Veo 2 API pricing

Veo 2 is billed per video, not per second of output. See the cost calculator for your volume.

$0.011

per Veo 2 video on the Starter plan

Veo 2 API cost per video by VideoGenAPI plan
Plan	Monthly	Videos	Cost / video
Basic	$29	1,500	$0.019
Starter	$49	4,500	$0.011
Unlimited	$199	No cap	Flat

check_circle One API key for Veo 2 and 15 other models
check_circle No Google DeepMind account required
check_circle Billed per video, never per second of output

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Comparison

Veo 2 API vs alternatives

How the Veo 2 API compares on resolution, clip length, generation speed and price. All models below share one API key.

Comparison of the Veo 2 API against alternative AI video generation models on VideoGenAPI
Model	Provider	Max resolution	Clip length	Avg. speed	Price / video
Veo 2 API This page	Google DeepMind	1080p	10s	~110s	Included, from $0.011
Veo 3 Fast API	Google DeepMind	1080p	8s	~60s	$0.45
Wan 2.5 API	Alibaba	1080p	5-10s	~50s	Included, from $0.011
Kling 3.0 API	Kuaishou	1080p	5-10s	~250s	Included, from $0.011

Switching between these models means changing the veo2 value in your request body. The endpoint, authentication and status polling stay the same.

Limits

Veo 2 API limitations

Plan duration and resolution caps apply even when the model supports higher output. See pricing.
Jobs are asynchronous: poll GET /api/v1/status/{id}. Video completion webhooks are not available yet.
Rate limits and fair-use throttling are documented on /docs/rate-limits.
Prompts and images that violate the content guidelines are rejected.

Text-to-video API hub Image-to-video API hub Catalogue benchmark Generate endpoint docs

Reviewed by Enzo Lanne · Founder, VideoGenAPI · Updated 21 April 2026

FAQ

Veo 2 API questions

How is Veo 2 different from Veo 3? expand_more

Veo 3 Fast offers higher visual fidelity and native audio polish at $0.45 per generation. Veo 2 remains excellent for physics-accurate scenes at plan-friendly cost and is ideal for high-volume pipelines. Veo 3.1 Fast ($1.50/video) is the flagship Google tier when maximum detail matters.

Does Veo 2 support image-to-video? expand_more

Yes. Pass a reference image with your prompt to animate still photos into video clips via POST /api/v1/generate with model "veo2".

What is the average generation time for Veo 2? expand_more

Veo 2 averages approximately 110 seconds per generation on VideoGenAPI, in the same ballpark as other premium Google and OpenAI models.

Do I need a Google Cloud or Vertex AI account? expand_more

No. VideoGenAPI handles provider integration - you only need a VideoGenAPI API key to call Veo 2 alongside Kling 3, Seedance 2 and the rest of the catalogue.

When should I pick Veo 2 instead of Kling 3 or Seedance? expand_more

Pick Veo 2 when Google-style realism and physics matter more than Kling 3 motion fluency or Seedance turnaround speed. See Kling 3 vs Veo 3 vs Seedance (/blog/kling-3-vs-veo-3-vs-seedance) for a fuller matrix.

How much does one Veo 2 API video cost? expand_more

Each Veo 2 generation counts as one video in your VideoGenAPI plan, whatever its length within plan limits. On Starter ($49/month for 4,500 videos) that is about $0.011 per video, with clips up to 15 seconds. Unlimited ($199/month) removes the monthly cap. Per-second video APIs bill every second of output instead, so a 10-second clip costs ten times a 1-second one.

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