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Generate Free 15-Second Videos in Google Vids with Omni 1.2

Step-by-step guide to create free 15-second AI videos in Google Vids using Omni 1.2 Flash, including limits, tips, and prompts.

November 8, 2026 Yum News

Google Vids now runs on Omni 1.2 Flash. Anyone with a Google account or Workspace subscription can generate up to three 15-second videos per month at no extra cost. These clips include native audio and support reference images for consistency.

This guide walks through access, generation, editing, and practical limits. For API and broader Omni details, see Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash 15-Second Videos.

What changed with Omni 1.2 in Vids

Omni 1.2 Flash launched generally available on 5 November 2026. It extends maximum clip length from 10 seconds to 15 seconds in one-second steps. Price on the Gemini API dropped about 30% to $0.07 per second for 720p. Conversational multi-turn editing and stronger reference following are built in.

In Google Vids the model is the default for AI video generation. Free users get three 15-second clips monthly. Paid Workspace or Google AI plans expand usage. Clips stay consistent when you supply product or character images. Speech narration sounds more natural than prior versions.

Film crew operating cameras and microphones on a set

Open Google Vids and start a project

Go to vids.new or open Google Vids from your Workspace menu.
Sign in with any Google account. No paid plan is required for the free quota.
Create a new video. Choose a blank project or a template if one appears.
Look for the AI video or Generate with Omni option in the media or tools panel.
Confirm the model is Omni 1.2. Vids does not require a separate model selector in most views.

The interface shows duration controls up to 15 seconds. Generation typically finishes in under two minutes for a standard prompt.

Generate your first 15-second clip

Write a clear prompt that specifies scene, camera, lighting, action, and audio. Example: “Single continuous shot, golden hour on a rooftop garden. A chef plates ramen, looks at the camera, and says ‘Fifteen seconds, one prompt.’ Slow push-in, wind chimes in the background.”

Steps:

Select Generate video or the Omni button.
Paste or type your prompt.
Set duration to 15 seconds (or any whole number from 3 to 15).
Choose aspect ratio (16:9 or 9:16).
Optionally upload 1–6 reference images for product or character consistency.
Generate. Download the MP4 once ready.

Reference images help keep faces, packaging, and colors stable across the full 15 seconds. Specify “single continuous shot” or “no scene cuts” if you want one unbroken take.

Edit and refine with conversation

Omni 1.2 supports multi-turn edits. After the first clip appears:

Select the generated clip on the timeline.
Open the AI edit or chat panel.
Type a short change such as “Make the lighting cooler and add light rain, keep everything else the same.”
Generate the edit. The model preserves unmentioned elements.
Repeat for further adjustments (camera speed, clothing color, background).

Edits use the same free quota in most cases. For longer results, generate a second 15-second clip and place both on the timeline. Google notes improved speech and lip-sync on 1.2.

Professional video camera on a tripod in a studio

Free limits and when to upgrade

Free accounts receive three 15-second generations per month. Resets follow your billing or account cycle. Additional clips or higher resolutions may require Google AI Pro/Ultra or Workspace credits. API users pay per second outside Vids.

Check remaining quota in the Vids AI panel or account settings. If the button is greyed out, wait for the next cycle or switch to a paid plan. SynthID watermarking is applied automatically.

Tips for better results

Start with a simple single-shot prompt, then layer edits one change at a time.
Upload reference images of the exact product or person before the first generate.
Include audio direction: dialogue in quotes, ambient sound, or “no music.”
Use 360p drafts mentally by keeping prompts short; regenerate only after the core idea works.
Place finished clips on the Vids timeline and add text, music, or transitions with the normal editor.
Test vertical 9:16 early if the destination is Shorts or Reels.

Conclusion

Google Vids with Omni 1.2 Flash lets any Google account produce three free 15-second videos each month. The longer length, reference consistency, and conversational edits make short product promos and explainers practical without a paid plan. Open vids.new, write a specific prompt, generate, then refine. Monitor your monthly quota and expand with paid options when you need more volume.