How long do AI video models stay in preview?
Where the notes give both dates, weeks to months. Veo 3 went from a Gemini API preview on 17 July 2025 to general availability on Vertex AI twelve days later and in the Gemini API on 9 September; Veo 3.1 from preview on 15 October to Vertex AI GA on 17 November. As of 2026-09-25.
| Date | Line | Version | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 October 2024 | Adobe Firefly Video | Firefly Video Model | Text-to-video and image-to-video open in a limited public beta, with camera controls for angle, motion and zoom |
| 12 February 2025 | Adobe Firefly Video | Firefly Video Model | The model reaches 1080p output as it opens in the new Firefly app, with a faster ideation model planned |
| 17 July 2025 | Google Veo | Veo 3 | Veo 3 preview arrives in the Gemini API and generates sound with the picture |
| 29 July 2025 | Google Veo | Veo 3 | Veo 3 and the Veo 3 Fast tier become generally available on Vertex AI |
| 9 September 2025 | Google Veo | Veo 3 | Veo 3 goes GA in the Gemini API with more aspect ratio, resolution and seed options |
| 15 October 2025 | Google Veo | Veo 3.1 | Veo 3.1 preview adds extension, up to three reference images and first-and-last-frame input |
| 17 November 2025 | Google Veo | Veo 3.1 | Veo 3.1 and Veo 3.1 Fast become generally available on Vertex AI |
| 31 March 2026 | Google Veo | Veo 3.1 Lite | Veo 3.1 Lite preview is released as a lower-cost tier for high-volume use |
| 2 April 2026 | Google Veo | Veo 3.1 Lite | Veo 3.1 Lite reaches Vertex AI in public preview |
Inclusion rule. Entries whose note bears directly on the question. Order. By date, oldest first; undated rows last.
A preview label says a model can still change. Google's notes are the clearest record of the step because its two surfaces each date it, so the same model can be in preview on one and generally available on the other.
Adobe's route was a limited public beta for the Firefly Video Model in October 2024, then the new Firefly app four months later, in February 2025, with 1080p output. Veo 3.1 Lite has reached only preview in the notes read, on both surfaces: in the Gemini API on 31 March 2026 and, as a public preview, on Vertex AI two days later.
1In the makers' words
Adobe Firefly Video, 14 October 2024
With Text to Video, video editors can generate video from text prompts, access a variety of camera controls such as angle, motion and zoom to finetune videos
Adobe, news release: Firefly Video Model launch
- October 14Text-to-video and image-to-video open in a limited public beta, with camera controls for angle, motion and zoom2024
Adobe Firefly Video, 12 February 2025
The model now supports 1080p resolution for production-ready output, with a faster ideation model planned for a future release.
Adobe Blog, Meet Firefly Video Model
- February 12The model reaches 1080p output as it opens in the new Firefly app, with a faster ideation model planned2025
Google Veo, 17 July 2025
Launched veo-3.0-generate-preview , the latest update to Veo introducing video with audio generation.
Google, Gemini API changelog
- July 17Veo 3 preview arrives in the Gemini API and generates sound with the picture2025
Google Veo, 29 July 2025
Veo 3 and Veo 3 Fast are now generally available.
Google Cloud, Vertex AI release notes
- July 29Veo 3 and the Veo 3 Fast tier become generally available on Vertex AI2025
Google Veo, 9 September 2025
Launched Veo 3 and Veo 3 Fast GA, with lower pricing and new options for aspect ratios, resolution, and seeding.
Google, Gemini API changelog
- September 9Veo 3 goes GA in the Gemini API with more aspect ratio, resolution and seed options2025
Google Veo, 15 October 2025
Released Veo 3.1 and 3.1 Fast models in public preview, with new features including: Extending Veo-created videos. Referencing up to three images to generate a video. Providing first and last frame images to generate videos from.
Google, Gemini API changelog
- October 15Veo 3.1 preview adds extension, up to three reference images and first-and-last-frame input2025
Google Veo, 17 November 2025
Veo 3.1 is Generally Available, and introduces the following models: Veo 3.1 Veo 3.1 Fast
Google Cloud, Vertex AI release notes
- November 17Veo 3.1 and Veo 3.1 Fast become generally available on Vertex AI2025
Google Veo, 31 March 2026
Launched Veo 3.1 Lite Preview, veo-3.1-lite-generate-preview , our most cost-efficient video generation model
Google, Gemini API changelog
- March 31Veo 3.1 Lite preview is released as a lower-cost tier for high-volume use2026
Google Veo, 2 April 2026
Veo 3.1 Lite is available in public preview .
Google Cloud, Vertex AI release notes
- April 2Veo 3.1 Lite reaches Vertex AI in public preview2026
API, plans and availability · When did AI video models reach 1080p? · When did AI video models get camera controls?
2Notes read
- Adobe, news release: Firefly Video Model launch, read 2026-09-25
- Adobe Blog, Meet Firefly Video Model, read 2026-09-25
- Google, Gemini API changelog, read 2026-09-25
- Google Cloud, Vertex AI release notes, read 2026-09-25