Google expands Veo 3 and Flow to Pakistan to boost creative AI capabilities

New Veo 3 capability allows users to transform photos into vivid eight-second video clips with sound

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The logo of Google is pictured during the Viva Tech start-up and technology summit in Paris, France, May 25, 2018. — Reuters
The logo of Google is pictured during the Viva Tech start-up and technology summit in Paris, France, May 25, 2018. — Reuters

Google has announced the expansion of its cutting-edge video generation model, Veo 3, making it accessible to Google AI Pro subscribers in over 150 countries, including Pakistan.

This rollout, announced in a press release on Friday, introduces a powerful new photo-to-video feature that allows users to instantly transform still images into vivid, eight-second video clips complete with sound.

The new capability is built upon the foundation of Veo 3, which was launched earlier this year. The integration allows users to leverage Google's state-of-the-art AI to breathe life into their favourite photos, offering a seamless way to create engaging visual content.

Globally, users have already created over 40 million Veo 3 videos in just seven weeks — reimagining fairy tales, experimenting with ASMR, and pushing the boundaries of creativity. 

Pakistan's growing community of digital storytellers and content creators can look forward to exploring these possibilities.

How to use the new Veo 3 feature?

To turn photos into videos, select 'Videos' from the tool menu in the prompt box and upload a photo. Then, describe the scene and any audio instructions, and watch as the image transforms into a dynamic video.

Now available to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in select countries, this tool allows users to animate everything from personal moments to creative sketches. 

This screenshot shows the new photo-to-video feature in Googles Veo 3. — Google
This screenshot shows the new photo-to-video feature in Google's Veo 3. — Google

Simply upload a photo, describe the scene and any audio cues, and Gemini will generate a dynamic video to download or share. These capabilities are also available in Flow, Google's AI filmmaking tool.

Expanding creative possibilities in Flow

Users can also explore these features in Flow, Google's AI tool for filmmakers, which now allows adding speech to video clips alongside sound effects and background audio. However, audio generation in Flow is still experimental, so results may vary. 

Frames to Video — which lets personal images become the starting point of dynamic clips — is also available on Veo 3 Fast, helping users get even more from their credits. Flow and Google AI Ultra are now available in over 140+ countries, expanding access to these cutting-edge creative tools.

Ensuring trust, safety in AI

Google is committed to responsible AI. All videos generated with Gemini include a visible watermark and an invisible SynthID digital marker to indicate they are AI-created. 

The company also conducts extensive "red teaming" exercises to proactively test its systems, identify and address potential issues before they arise, and carries out thorough evaluations to understand how these tools might be used and how misuse can be prevented. 

Policies against unsafe content are continuously enforced, and user feedback is actively sought to further strengthen safety measures.

Use the thumbs up and down buttons on generated videos for feedback, which will be used to make ongoing improvements to the safety measures and overall experience.