Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite Preview 06-17 is a lightweight model designed for ultra-low latency and cost efficiency. Released on June 17, 2025, it offers improved throughput and faster token generation, making it a practical choice for tasks requiring quick processing. With a large context window of 1,048,576 tokens, it handles text and image inputs effectively, producing text outputs. The model prioritizes speed by default, but developers can enable multi-pass reasoning for more complex tasks using the Reasoning API parameter. This flexibility allows users to balance speed and intelligence based on their needs.
Use Cases
Here are a few ways teams apply Google: Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite Preview 06-17 in practice—from fast drafting to multimodal understanding. Adapt these ideas to your workflow.
Quick text generation for real-time applications
Efficient processing of image and text inputs
Flexible reasoning for complex tasks
Optimized for low-cost operations
Key Features
A quick look at the capabilities that make this model useful in real projects.
Ultra-low latency and cost efficient
Improved throughput and token generation
Large context window of 1,048,576 tokens
Handles text and image inputs
Multi-pass reasoning via API parameter
Specs
Overview
Vendor
google
Model ID
google/gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17
Release
2025-06-17
Modalities & context
Input
file · image · text · audio
Output
text
Context
1,048,576 tokens
Parameters & defaults
Supported parameters: include_reasoning, max_tokens, reasoning, response_format, seed, stop, structured_outputs, temperature, tool_choice, tools, top_p
Defaults: temperature 0.2, top_p 0.95
Benchmark tests: Google: Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite Preview 06-17
We ran this model against a few representative prompts to show its range. Review the outputs below and be the judge.
Text
Prompt:
Write 150 words on how AI might positively upend work, leisure and creativity
AI promises a revolution across work, leisure, and creativity. In the workplace, AI can automate tedious tasks, freeing humans for more strategic and fulfilling roles. This could lead to increased productivity, reduced burnout, and the creation of entirely new job categories focused on AI management and innovation.
For leisure, AI can personalize experiences, curating content, suggesting activities, and even acting as companions. Imagine AI-powered tutors for new hobbies or personalized travel itineraries.
Creativity will be amplified. AI can act as a co-creator, generating novel ideas, assisting with technical execution in art, music, and writing, and democratizing creative tools. This partnership could unlock unprecedented levels of artistic expression and innovation, making creation more accessible and the output more diverse and imaginative.
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