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Gemini API makes video-to-image creation easier
Create thumbnails and diagrams from video more easily.
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Key Points
- 1Two image models are now GA
- 2Can use video files or YouTube URLs
- 3Useful for thumbnails and posters
On May 28, Google made Gemini 3.1 Flash Image and Gemini 3 Pro Image generally available and added support for generating images from video inputs. This can speed up thumbnail, poster, and infographic creation.
Key points
The Gemini API update lets you send video together with text and generate images from that context. The supported models are Gemini 3.1 Flash Image and Gemini 3 Pro Image.
Impact
It should make it easier to turn video into polished visual assets and reduce editing work. That is useful for creators and marketing teams.
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