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What's new in 1.1 FlashGemini Omni 1.1 Flash specsWhy it matters for short-form videoFrequently asked questionsGoogle released Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash in August 2026, three months after introducing Gemini Omni at Google I/O on May 19. The update adds scene extension, start and end frames for shots and video input for editing and extension, and makes the model production-ready for developers in the Gemini API, Google AI Studio, Flow and the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform.
Rekreate's AI video editor uses Gemini Omni for text-based editing of short clips.
- Gemini Omni was announced May 19, 2026; 1.1 Flash followed in August 2026.
- New: scene extension, start/end frames, video input for editing.
- Outputs 3–10-second videos from 360p up to 4K at 24 fps.
- Stable model ID: gemini-omni-1.1-flash.
What's new in 1.1 Flash
- Scene extension: continue a shot beyond its original length while keeping visuals and sound consistent.
- Start and end frames: define exactly how a shot begins and ends — useful for transitions and reveals.
- Video input: bring your own clip (up to 10 seconds) to edit or extend it with natural-language instructions.
- Production availability: stable API model
gemini-omni-1.1-flashalongside thegemini-omni-flash-preview.
Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash specs
| Inputs | Text, image, audio, video (video up to 10 s for editing/extension) |
|---|---|
| Output | 3–10 s video, 360p / 720p / 1080p / 4K, 24 fps |
| Availability | Gemini API, Google AI Studio, Flow, Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform |
| Watermark | SynthID on every clip |
Why it matters for short-form video
Conversational editing changes how creators iterate. Instead of regenerating a clip from scratch when one detail is wrong, you can ask for the change — a different jacket, a new setting, golden-hour light — and keep everything else. For ads, that means cheaper hook variations and faster localization.
See our Gemini Omni guide for prompting tips, or compare Google's video models in the Veo guide.
Edit a clip with Gemini Omni
Upload a 3–10-second video to Rekreate's AI video editor and describe the change.
Open the AI video editor →Frequently asked questions
When did Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash come out?
Google released Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash in August 2026, following the Gemini Omni announcement at Google I/O on May 19, 2026.
What is the difference between Gemini Omni and Veo?
Veo is Google's dedicated video generation family (latest Veo 3.1), while Gemini Omni is an any-to-any model focused on conversational generation and editing.
Can I use Gemini Omni in Rekreate?
Yes. Rekreate's AI video editor uses Gemini Omni to edit 3–10-second clips with text instructions.
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