Veo 3.1 Lite Generate Preview retirement date: October 22, 2026
Retired on October 22, 2026; requests to veo-3.1-lite-generate-preview now fail.
- Provider
- Google (Gemini API)
- Model IDs affected
veo-3.1-lite-generate-preview- Shutdown date
- October 22, 2026
- Replacement
- gemini-omni-1.1-flash
- Platforms
- Dates apply to the Gemini API and are the earliest possible shutdown dates Google publishes. If you use Gemini through another platform, check that platform's own schedule.
- Source
- Official Google (Gemini API) deprecations page (data last changed 2026-11-02, re-checked daily)
Migrating from Veo 3.1 Lite Generate Preview
Not yet reviewed. We haven't written model-specific migration notes for Veo 3.1 Lite Generate Preview yet. Start with the provider's official guidance and the replacement's model page, and use this general checklist:
- Search your code, config and environment variables for
veo-3.1-lite-generate-preview. - Re-run your evaluation set against gemini-omni-1.1-flash before switching traffic.
- Recount tokens with the new model's tokenizer and re-check
max_tokens, context fit and cost. - Check tool calling, structured output and stop sequences on your real prompts.
- Dates apply to the Gemini API and are the earliest possible shutdown dates Google publishes. If you use Gemini through another platform, check that platform's own schedule.
Check your code before Oct 22
Also shutting down on October 22, 2026
- Gemini Omni Flash Preview
gemini-omni-flash-preview - Veo 3.1 Fast Generate Preview
veo-3.1-fast-generate-preview - Veo 3.1 Generate Preview
veo-3.1-generate-preview
All model retirements · All Google (Gemini API) deprecations
FAQ
When was Veo 3.1 Lite Generate Preview retired?
Veo 3.1 Lite Generate Preview (veo-3.1-lite-generate-preview) was retired on the Gemini API on October 22, 2026, according to the official Gemini API deprecations page. Requests to it now fail.
What should I use instead of veo-3.1-lite-generate-preview?
The recommended replacement is gemini-omni-1.1-flash.
What happens to veo-3.1-lite-generate-preview requests after the shutdown date?
After a model is retired, API requests to it return an error. Move traffic to the replacement and test it on your own prompts before the date.
Does this date apply to Amazon Bedrock, Vertex AI or Azure?
Dates apply to the Gemini API and are the earliest possible shutdown dates Google publishes. If you use Gemini through another platform, check that platform’s own schedule.