TL;DR
What's new in Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash?
Google released Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash, a video model that makes clips up to 15 seconds and lets you edit them by chatting. A full social ad or product clip now fits in one go, for less money. Try the 15-second clips in Google Vids with your Google account.
What changed in Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash?
Google launched Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash on Thursday, November 5, 2026, as the new version of its AI video model. The headline changes, per Google:
- Longer clips. Videos run up to 15 seconds, up from 10 with Omni 1.1. You can pick any length from 3 to 15 seconds in one-second steps.
- Edit by chatting. Ask for changes turn by turn, like swapping a product or background, changing the lighting or weather, or switching the aspect ratio, without starting the clip over.
- Steadier details. Faces, clothes, text on packaging and brand colors hold better across camera angles, with less "drift," where things slowly morph from frame to frame.
- Better speech. Dialogue sounds more natural, with clearer lip-sync and separate voices for several speakers.
- Smoother camera moves. Long sweeps, zoom-outs and fly-throughs come with fewer unwanted jump cuts.
You can also feed it reference material: character, product or style images, motion clips up to three seconds long, and audio cues.
How much does Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash cost?
In the Gemini API, the paid developer access, Omni 1.2 Flash costs US$0.07 per second for 720p video, before tax. Google says that's 30% less than Omni 1.1, and Google Cloud says savings are similar at other resolutions. At that rate, a 15-second 720p clip works out to about US$1.05 (our math). Price checked November 8, 2026, on Google's launch post.
Google also suggests a cheaper way to work: draft at 360p or 720p, fix details with a follow-up edit instead of making a new clip, then upscale only the keeper to 1080p or 4K.
Where can you use Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash?
| Where | Who it's for | What Google says |
|---|---|---|
| Google Vids | Anyone with a Google account or Google Workspace subscription | 15-second clips at no extra cost |
| Gemini app | Google AI Ultra subscribers | 15-second videos, rolling out |
| Flow | Creators | Direct scenes and make multi-turn edits |
| Google Ads | Advertisers | Scale video campaigns |
| Gemini API and Google AI Studio | Developers | Generally available, paid per second |
| Google Cloud | Businesses | Generally available, with Provisioned Throughput |
Google says the model is rolling out across these products, so some features may reach your account later than others. For the full list of video tools, including cheaper and simpler picks, see our guide to the best AI video tools for beginners.
What does Omni 1.2 Flash still get wrong?
Google says fast sports action, rapid script changes and complex physics still need work. So a quick product spin or talking-head explainer is a safer bet than a basketball highlight.
Every video carries SynthID, an invisible watermark that marks it as AI-made. Google's model card says the model can change what people say in a video, and Google is restricting that ability for now. In Google Cloud, audio references are only open to approved accounts.
X reactions
Google announced the model on X, and Google's Logan Kilpatrick posted the rollout a minute later.
Meet Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash, our updated video generation model from @GoogleDeepMind 🎬
— Google (@Google) November 5, 2026
Get stronger consistency, more creative control, and faster, more cost-effective video creation at scale:
⚡ Fast & 30% lower cost: Draft at 360p or 720p ($0.07/s) and upscale to 1080p or 4K
⏱️ Longer clips: Generate and edit videos up to 15s, or pick any exact length from 3s to 15s
💬 Edit in conversation: Swap backgrounds, subjects, or lighting turn by turn without starting over from scratch
🗣️ More natural speech: Create fluid, multi-speaker dialogue with clearer lip-sync
🎬 More controllable shots: Direct continuous camera moves with fewer jump cuts
See these updates in action ↓
Today we are rolling out Gemini Omni Flash 1.2, with:
— Logan Kilpatrick (@OfficialLoganK) November 5, 2026
- longer video generation (15 seconds)
- deeper cinematic controls for camera pov
- support for multi-turn conversation editing
- less visual drift
- 30% lower price than Omni Flash 1.1
Read more: https://t.co/U0VgGTGcmW
Our take
Fifteen seconds matters more than it sounds. Google pitches it as long enough for a full social ad spot, so small businesses can now make one in a single go instead of stitching 10-second clips together and hoping the product looks the same in both.
Chat edits are the bigger win for anyone on a budget. Fixing the background on a clip you like beats paying to roll the dice on a fresh one. And free 15-second clips in Google Vids give beginners a real way to try it without signing up for Ultra. We'd still check every clip for warped hands, wobbly text and odd physics before it goes anywhere public.
— Artificially Nerdy
What to do
- Try it free first. Open Google Vids with your Google account and make a 15-second clip of your product or service.
- Use your own photos as references, such as product shots or a logo, so colors and packaging stay true to the real thing.
- Fix with edits, not redos. Ask for a new background or lighting in the same chat instead of starting over.
- Developers: draft cheap, upscale later. Generate at 360p or 720p and upscale only the final clip.
- Compare before you pay for Ultra. Our list of Sora alternatives covers other AI video tools and their plans.
FAQ
Can people tell a video was made with Gemini Omni?
Every clip carries Google's SynthID, an invisible watermark that tools can detect. You won't see it on screen, so add your own "made with AI" label where platforms or customers expect one.
Can Omni 1.2 Flash put words in someone's mouth?
Google's model card says the model can change people's speech when editing video, but Google is restricting that ability while it works out how to offer it safely.
Is Omni 1.2 Flash good for sports or action videos?
Not yet. Google lists fast sports action, rapid script changes and complex physics as areas it's still improving.
Sources
- Google: Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash: Fast and cost-effective with longer clips — November 5, 2026; price checked November 8, 2026. 15-second clips, 3-15 second lengths, US$0.07 per second for 720p, 30% cut from Omni 1.1, draft-then-upscale, chat edits, reference inputs, SynthID, limits, availability in Vids, Gemini app (Ultra), Flow and Google Ads.
- Google Cloud: Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash now generally available — November 5, 2026. General availability, similar savings at other resolutions, audio references allowlisted, Provisioned Throughput.
- Google DeepMind: Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash model card — November 5, 2026. Distribution channels, SynthID, restriction on changing people's speech.
- The Verge: Google's Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash can generate clips up to 15 seconds long — November 5, 2026. Separate report of the 3-15 second lengths and edits without regenerating.
- Google on X — November 5, 2026, 12:10pm ET.
- Logan Kilpatrick on X — November 5, 2026, 12:11pm ET.
