⚡ TL;DR: Key Differences
VEO 3 Limitations
- • Max 8 seconds per video
- • 1080p max resolution
- • 2-5 minute generation time
- • Basic scene control
- • Limited character consistency
- • 24-30fps frame rate
VEO 4 Upgrades
- • Up to 60 seconds per video
- • 4K (2160p) support
- • Under 1 minute generation
- • Advanced precise control
- • Strong character consistency
- • Up to 60fps support
🎬 Video Quality: The Biggest Leap Forward
Resolution Upgrade: 1080p → 4K
VEO 3 Current
1080p
1920×1080 pixels
- • 2.07 million pixels
- • Good for most use cases
- • Standard HD quality
VEO 4 Expected
4K UHD
3840×2160 pixels
- • 8.29 million pixels (4x more)
- • Professional production quality
- • Future-proof content
Real Impact: 4K means sharper details, better clarity when zooming, and professional-grade output suitable for cinema displays and premium platforms.
Frame Rate: Smoother Motion
VEO 3
24-30fps
Cinematic standard, occasional motion blur
VEO 4
Up to 60fps
Ultra-smooth motion, perfect for action scenes
Visual Realism: Physics & Lighting
| Aspect | VEO 3 | VEO 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Physics Simulation | Good | Excellent |
| Lighting & Shadows | Realistic | Ray-traced Quality |
| Texture Detail | High | Ultra-High |
| Motion Consistency | 85% accurate | 95% accurate |
⏱️ Video Duration: From 8 Seconds to 60 Seconds
The Game-Changing Upgrade
VEO 3's 8-second limit was the #1 complaint from users. VEO 4 completely solves this with support for up to 60-second generations.
What 60-Second Videos Enable
New Possibilities
- ✓ Complete product demonstrations
- ✓ Full narrative sequences
- ✓ Complex action scenes
- ✓ Detailed tutorials
- ✓ Music video clips
- ✓ Multi-shot storytelling
VEO 3 Limitations
- ✗ Truncated product showcases
- ✗ Abrupt story endings
- ✗ Limited action sequences
- ✗ Incomplete explanations
- ✗ Short teasers only
- ✗ Single scene restriction
⚡ Generation Speed: 3x Faster
VEO 3 Speed (Current)
VEO 4 Speed (Expected)
Why This Matters
Faster generation means more iterations, quicker feedback loops, and the ability to produce professional video content at scale. What took hours with VEO 3 will take minutes with VEO 4.
🎨 Creative Control: From Basic to Professional
Character Consistency
VEO 3 Challenge
Characters often change appearance between videos or even within the same 8-second clip. No reliable way to maintain character identity across projects.
VEO 4 Solution
Advanced character templates allow you to maintain the same character across unlimited videos. Reference image support ensures visual consistency.
Scene & Camera Control
| Control Feature | VEO 3 | VEO 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Movements | Basic descriptions | Precise controls (pan, tilt, zoom) |
| Shot Composition | Limited | Professional presets |
| Multi-Shot Sequences | Not supported | Multiple shots per video |
| Depth of Field | Auto only | Manual control |
| Lighting Control | Description-based | Time of day, mood presets |
Style Transfer & Artistic Control
VEO 4 introduces style transfer capabilities, allowing you to apply specific artistic styles to your generated videos - something VEO 3 couldn't do reliably.
🔊 Audio Quality: From Good to Excellent
VEO 3 Audio
- ○Synchronized sound effects
- ○Basic ambient audio
- ✗No voice-over support
- ✗No background music
- ✗Limited audio quality control
VEO 4 Audio
- ✓Professional sound design
- ✓Rich environmental audio
- ✓AI voice-over integration
- ✓Automatic soundtrack generation
- ✓Studio-quality audio output
💰 Pricing: How Much Will VEO 4 Cost?
Google's Expected Pricing
VEO 3 (Current)
VEO 4 (Expected)
Veo3Gen Affordable Pricing
VEO 3 (Current)
VEO 4 (At Launch)
🤔 Should You Upgrade to VEO 4?
✅ Upgrade if you need:
- ✓Videos longer than 8 seconds
- ✓4K resolution for premium content
- ✓Faster iteration and feedback
- ✓Character consistency across videos
- ✓Professional camera control
- ✓Style transfer capabilities
- ✓Enhanced audio quality
- ✓Multi-shot video sequences
💡 VEO 3 is still great if:
- •Short-form content (TikTok, Reels) is your focus - 8 seconds is perfect
- •1080p quality meets your needs and audience expectations
- •Budget is a primary concern (VEO 3 will likely remain cheaper)
- •You're happy with current generation speeds
Access Both VEO 3 and VEO 4 Affordably
With Veo3Gen, you get the best of both worlds: current VEO 3 access now, plus guaranteed VEO 4 access at launch - all at 82% lower cost than Google.