Flow Help Center
What is Flow?
Available exclusively for Google AI subscribers
Flow is available exclusively for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. Ultra subscribers also get access to our latest models and features like Ingredients to Video and Veo 3. Learn more here.
Best experienced on Desktop, Chromium browsers
To get you started, you can find a quick tutorial here, or can continue reading below.
Thinking of a scene? Create a project for it.
This is where your clips will live. Come back to find all your prompts and videos.Generate clips using Text to Video, Frames to Video, or Ingredients to Video.
- Text to Video = Generate using a text prompt
- Frames to Video = Upload or generate images to use as starting and/or ending frames
- Ingredients to Video = Upload or generate images to use as subject or style references
Decide what happens next in Scenebuilder.
Once you find a clip you like, you can add it to Scenebuilder to easily create the next shot(s) with the power of Gemini behind the scenes to help with consistency
- Extend = continue the action seamlessly. Flow takes the last 24 frames of your generation into account to smoothly continue the shot.
- Jump to = transition to a new shot while preserving context from the last frame. This allows you to put a character in a new situation for example, while keeping the look and feel of the previous shot.
Note that scenebuilder resets when you leave your project, but you can always find all your clips in the clips view. We'll add a scenebuilder saved state soon.
Share your masterpiece
When you're done generating your scene, download it! Additionally, upscale your clips to 1080p or download as GIFs for easy sharing.
Not done yet? All clips and prompts will be saved as a Project for you to return to later.- Flow provides a range of features powered by various Veo models under the hood, in addition to Imagen 4 and Gemini, that you can see below
* Requires first frame or first and last frame
** For best results, use Quality or Highest Quality.
As described above, we offer three tiers of models (Fast, Quality, Highest Quality) but some features only exist for certain models.
If we detect you’re trying to use a feature that is not available in your selection, we’ll default you to a compatible model. You can check the model and related credit costs in settings before confirming.
- Here are three things to remember to get the best out of Flow
Prepare your ingredients
Clean ingredients make it easier for the model to capture what you care about. When you’re using Ingredients to Video and add a subject or product reference, it can help if they are on a plain or segmented background.
Avoid conflicting guidance
Your text prompts should reference the frames or ingredients you’re pointing to. In Ingredients to Video specifically, you can point to either a style or up to three subjects, locations or objects.
Make sure:
- Location, style references avoid extra subjects (unless desired)
- You have a consistent look across ingredients to help with blending
Don't hesitate to ask Gemini for help, too!
Iterate on your prompt with Gemini! As a Google AI Pro subscriber, you get access to the most capable Gemini models. Visit gemini.google.com and send Gemini your prompt, an image, or even video and ask it to write you a new prompt, riff on ideas, and more.
It's early days for Flow. If you get blocked or find a mistake anywhere - please do share feedback with the flag button in the three dot menu so we can iterate on it. We value your input! Veo 3 is Google Deepmind's latest video generation model, with improved visual quality, prompt adherence and audio co-generation. Veo 3 is currently only available for Ultra subscribers, and supports:
- Text to Video, with speech and environmental sound.
- First Frame to Video, with environmental sound.
Note that Veo 3 is not yet compatible with first + last frame, camera controls, extend or Ingredients to Video capabilities. We will default you back to Veo 2 models when you want to use these features.
You can now add sound effects, background noise and - in some cases - speech. Simply weave your guidance into the prompt itself. E.g. “the sound of an ice cream truck can be heard in the background”, “the captain turns towards the ocean and says ”we set sail at daybreak!”
Please note this is a new experimental feature, with certain caveats
- It's only available with Veo 3.
- Speech is only available in Text to Video mode
- Audio might not generate in certain cases.
If you have any feedback, please use the flag button (in the three dot menu) so we can iterate on it.
We're working hard to bring Flow to as many people as possible. In the meantime, Flow is available in the US to users ages 18+.
- Flow currently only supports English prompts, with more coming soon.
- If you were a previous Early Access user of VideoFX and your history is enabled, your generations are in My Library. Click on your profile icon in the top right then select My Library from the dropdown.
We want the Flow experience to be fun and safe, therefore, we prohibit users from knowingly generating harmful, illegal, or inappropriate content. For example, Flow features precautions to protect minors and certain queries might not be generated. For more details on categories of content and our policies, please see our Generative AI Prohibited Use Policy.
If you're facing difficulties or getting blocked in ways that were unexpected please do send us feedback by flagging output or the in-app feedback (three-dot menu at the top right) and help make our product better!
Flow TV is an ever-growing showcase of clips, channels, and content generated with Google's Veo generative model. Use the remote control at the bottom of the screen to browse Channels and see the prompt behind the clip.
Hit the Home button to visit the channel guide or watch short films created using Flow, alongside other tools and techniques. All generations were created with Veo 2.
Flow TV does not collect your data. For details on Google policies, see our privacy policy and terms of service.
Flow TV visuals were generated by filmmakers and creatives using a variety of techniques. Output will look different with every generation.
- If you want to share your work or connect with like-minded creatives, join the #Flow channel in our Discord.
- For information about your user data and more, please check out labs.google/fx's FAQ.