Google Extends Free Gemini Omni AI Video Generation to August 11
Google has pushed back the deadline on its free access window for Gemini Omni, the AI tool that generates and edits video from text, images and existing clips. The promotion was originally due to end on August 4, but Google has now extended it to August 11 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET — without a Google AI subscription required.
The offer lets any signed-in Gemini user create up to 10 videos for free, whether they open Gemini on the web or in the mobile app. Google has not said publicly why it extended the deadline, though the first run of the promotion generated a wave of user-made clips shared across social platforms, which likely factored into the decision to keep it open a second week.
What Gemini Omni actually does
Gemini Omni is Google's conversational video generation tool. Rather than treating each clip as a one-off prompt, it works iteratively: you can generate a video, then ask Gemini to refine it, extend it, or remix it using a new image or an existing clip as a starting point. Inputs can be a text prompt, an uploaded photo, or footage you already have, and Google positions it as useful for anything from quick social clips to more experimental, surreal video ideas.
How to use the free videos before the deadline
Getting to the tool takes a few taps:
- Open the Gemini app (Android or iOS) or go to gemini.google.com in a browser.
- Sign in with the Google account you want the free videos tied to.
- Open the tools menu in the prompt bar and select Create video.
- Describe what you want, or attach an image or clip to work from.
No Google AI Pro or Ultra plan is needed to claim the 10 free generations — this is open to any Gemini account, though Google has not detailed what happens to unused free videos once the window closes, so it is worth using them rather than saving them.
The deadline is the same worldwide, even though it reads differently by region
Because the cutoff is anchored to US Pacific and Eastern time, the actual local moment it lands varies by country, which has led to some outlets quoting different-looking dates for the same deadline. In India, for example, August 11 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET falls just after midnight local time, early on August 12 — it is not a separate, later cutoff, just the same global deadline expressed in IST. Wherever you are, converting 3 PM ET to your own time zone is the reliable way to know exactly when access closes.
Part of a broader Gemini push
The video tool's extension lands the same week Google has been rolling Gemini branding and features deeper into its ecosystem, including a redesigned Gemini overlay reaching Wear OS on the Pixel Watch and Gemini-powered features already live in Google Maps. Extending a free trial of one of its more resource-intensive AI features fits that pattern of trying to get more people using Gemini tools before any paywall goes up.
What happens after August 11
Google has not announced pricing or limits for Gemini Omni once the promotional window ends, nor has it said whether the free allowance will return in a future trial. Anyone who wants to try the tool without committing to a subscription should treat the current window as the only confirmed free access, rather than assuming another promotion will follow.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the free Gemini Omni offer end?
Google extended the deadline from August 4 to August 11 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET. In time zones ahead of the US, that moment falls in the early hours of August 12 local time — it is the same global cutoff, not a separate later date.
How many free videos can I make with Gemini Omni?
Up to 10 videos per account during the promotional window, with no Google AI Pro or Ultra subscription required.
How do I access Gemini Omni's video tool?
Open the Gemini app or gemini.google.com, sign in with your Google account, open the tools menu in the prompt bar, and select Create video. You can start from a text prompt, an uploaded image, or an existing clip.
Do I need a paid Google AI plan to use Gemini Omni right now?
No. The free allowance during this extended window is available to any signed-in Gemini user, regardless of subscription status.
What happens to Gemini Omni after August 11?
Google has not announced pricing, limits, or a future free trial for Gemini Omni once this window closes. Anyone who wants to try it without paying should use the free videos before the deadline rather than wait for another promotion.
