Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash, Google's AI video generation and editing model, is now generally available with clips of up to 15 seconds and a 30% price cut to $0.07 per second at 720p. Google announced the update on 5 November 2026, and it is the first time the Omni video model is generally available on Google Cloud.
Key takeaways
- Clips can run from 3 to 15 seconds in one-second steps, up from a 10-second maximum on Omni 1.1.
- Pricing is about $0.07 per second at 720p, so a 15-second clip costs roughly $1.05, before editing.
- The Gemini API has no free tier for Omni; direct use needs a Google account with billing enabled.
- Conversational editing lets you change a clip over several chat turns instead of regenerating it.
What is new in Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash?
Google says the model improves "reference adherence," meaning it keeps characters, products and styles more consistent across a clip. It also supports multi-turn editing: you can swap a product or background, change lighting or weather, or switch aspect ratio without starting again. Google recommends drafting at 360p or 720p and upscaling approved footage to 1080p or 4K to save money.
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash pricing
The Gemini API price for 720p video falls from an effective $0.10 per second to $0.07. According to analysis by Xenospectrum, that is cheaper than Runway Gen-4.5 and Google's own Veo 3.1 but not lower than Runway Gen-4 Turbo at $0.05 per second. Higher resolutions cost more because the model enlarges a lower-resolution video. Prices may change, so check Google's pricing page before budgeting.
Where you can use it
- Developers and businesses: the Gemini API, Google AI Studio and Google Cloud.
- Creators and marketers: rolling out in Google Flow, Google Vids and Google Ads.
- Consumers: 15-second clips in the Gemini app are rolling out to Google AI Ultra subscribers first. DataCamp reports that Google Vids gives Google account users up to three 15-second generations a month at no cost.
Limits Google admits to
Google says it is still working on fast sports action, quick script changes and complex physics. Clips remain short, so the model suits ads, social video and prototypes more than full scenes.
Frequently asked questions
How long can Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash videos be?
Up to 15 seconds, adjustable between 3 and 15 seconds in one-second increments.
How much does Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash cost?
About $0.07 per second at 720p through the Gemini API, which works out to roughly $1.05 for a 15-second clip.
Is Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash free?
Not through the API. Limited free generations are reported in Google Vids, and the Gemini app requires an AI Ultra subscription for 15-second clips.
Why it matters
Cheaper, longer AI video lowers the cost of marketing content for small businesses, including in Africa, where production budgets are tight. It also fits the wider drop in AI prices we covered in our GPT-6.1 Terra explainer and Revolut coding-cost story.
Sources: Google, "Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash" announcement (5 November 2026); The Next Web; TechRepublic; DataCamp; Xenospectrum; MLQ.
