Generate AI videos from text prompts with Google Veo

This n8n workflow uses the Google Gemini node to generate AI videos via the Veo model. It replaces complex manual API setups with a simple, plug-and-play experience.

Important Prerequisite

To use the Veo model, your Google Cloud project must have billing enabled. The feature is not available on the free tier and may incur charges.

Who Is This For?

• Marketers & Content Creators Quickly create B-roll, ad clips, or social content from text prompts.
• Filmmakers & Artists Prototype scenes and visualize ideas without filming.
• Anyone exploring AI video generation Use Google’s Veo model without any manual API work.

What the Workflow Does

• Define Prompt Write a text prompt in the 1. Set Video Prompt node.
• Trigger Manually run the workflow with one click.
• Generate The Gemini node sends the prompt to the Veo model and generates a video.
• Output Returns a binary video file ready to save or share.

Setup Instructions

1. Enable Google Cloud Billing Make sure your Google Cloud project has billing activated. 2. Add Credentials Add your Google AI (Gemini) credentials in n8n. 3. Set the Prompt Open the 1. Set Video Prompt node and write your video idea. 4. Activate Workflow Save and activate the workflow. 5. Run It Click “Execute Workflow” to generate a video.

Requirements

• n8n (Cloud or Self-Hosted)
• Google Cloud Project with billing enabled
• Google AI (Gemini) credentials linked to that project

Customization Ideas

• Save Output Add a Google Drive, Dropbox, or S3 node to store the video.

• Post Automatically Connect social media nodes (YouTube Shorts, TikTok, etc.) to publish content.

• Generate in Bulk Replace the Set node with Google Sheets or Airtable to generate multiple videos from a list of prompts.