How to Use Veo 3 in 2026: Access, Prompts, and Cost

To use Veo 3, open a text-to-video tool, describe the shot you want, pick the Veo model, set your aspect ratio and duration, and generate — Veo returns a short, cinematic clip, often with matching native audio. Veo 3 is Google's text-to-video model line; on Wandura's text-to-video tool you generate with Veo 3.1 — the current version in that line — so you get the latest Veo without a separate Google subscription, paying per generation from one credit balance instead of a monthly per-model fee.

This guide covers what the Veo line does well, how to prompt it, the exact cost on Wandura, and how Veo 3 relates to Veo 3.1 and other models.

What the Veo model is good at

Veo is Google's text-to-video model, known for realistic motion, strong prompt adherence, and cinematic camera work — and, a signature of the Veo 3 generation, native audio: it can generate synchronized sound and dialogue alongside the video rather than as a separate pass. That makes it a natural fit for hero shots, product reveals, and short narrative clips where believable motion and sound sell the scene. Because Veo 3.1 sits next to other engines in one AI video generator, you can start on Veo — see what it does on the Veo 3.1 model page — and A/B the same prompt against Sora 2 without switching apps.

How to use Veo (3.x) step by step

1. Open a text-to-video tool. On Wandura, go to text-to-video — no Google account required.
2. Write a clear prompt. Name the subject, the action, the camera move, and the style — plus any dialogue or sound — in one line (see prompting tips below).
3. Select the Veo model. On Wandura, pick Veo 3.1, the current version of Veo, in the model picker; the same prompt box works across models so you can compare later.
4. Set resolution and duration. Choose 720p, 1080p, or 4K and 4–15 seconds; keep the first clip short to iterate cheaply.
5. Generate and review. The clip renders asynchronously; when it's ready, download it or tweak the prompt and re-run.
6. A/B against another model (optional). Re-run the same prompt on Sora 2 or Kling from the same balance and keep whichever nails the shot.

Prompting tips

Veo rewards specific, visual prompts. A useful pattern is subject + action + camera + lighting/style: "a ceramic coffee mug on a marble counter, steam rising, slow push-in, soft morning light, shallow depth of field" beats "a coffee mug". Describe motion explicitly ("slow dolly in", "handheld pan") and keep one main action per clip — stacking several actions tends to muddy the result. Because Veo does native audio, you can also note the sound you want ("gentle café ambience", or a line of dialogue). Generate two or three variations before committing.

How much does Veo cost on Wandura?

On Wandura you run Veo 3.1 (the current Veo model), billed in credits (1 credit = $0.01) per generation — the exact cost is shown on the Generate button before you confirm, so nothing is hidden. Veo 3.1 produces clips from 4 to 15 seconds at 720p, 1080p, or 4K. Here's what a clip actually costs:

Prices as of July 2026 — the exact cost is shown on the Generate button; see pricing for current.

Costs scale with resolution and duration, so drafting at 720p and a short length keeps testing cheap; re-render only the winning shot at 1080p or 4K.

Veo 3 vs Veo 3.1 vs other models

"Veo 3" and "Veo 3.1" aren't two products you choose between on Wandura — Veo 3.1 is the newer release in Google's Veo line, and it's the version you generate with here, so you always get the latest. For a version-specific walkthrough, see how to use Veo 3.1. If you're weighing Veo against other engines, our Sora 2 vs Veo 3.1 vs Kling comparison breaks down motion, realism, audio, and cost — and the Kling 3.0 model page shows a strong alternative. All of them run on the same credit balance, so you can A/B by model per shot.