Kling API v1
April 18, 2025 (January 12, 2026)
This is an experimental API for Kling AI, a generative artificial intelligence service developed by Chinese short video giant Kuaishou Technology.
Kling AI is considered by many to be the best AI model, leading the pack with prompt adherence, video quality and unmatched consistency.
Our API support Kling models O1, 2.6, 2.5, 2.1, 2.0, 1.6 and 1.5 with optional audio generation for enhanced video experiences. Model 2.6 supports Native Audio generation and Motion Control (apply motion from video to image).
Avatars 2.0 with AI-powered lip-sync video generation and TTS support. Elements for creating reusable character/object references across O1 generations.
In contrast to the official Kling API, which starts at $4,200/month Video Generation ($2,100/month Image Generation) and requires a 3-month subscription commitment, you can start using the API with a Free or $10/month Standard plan and upgrade or top up your account as needed.
As a bonus, you can execute unlimited generations of:
- Speech generation (up to 5 minutes long) via POST tts/create
- Face detection via POST images/recognize-faces
These features are available for all Kling subscription plans, including the free one.
💲 Cost calculator
Current Kling prices and offers
| Name | Cost $ | Credits | Single credit cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro monthly (3000 credits per month) | $33 | 3000 | $0.01100 |
Generation Pricing
| Kling Model | Credits | Single generation cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2.6 Pro Native Audio 1080p 10sec | 70 | $0.77 |
| 2.6 Pro Native Audio 1080p 5sec | 35 | $0.39 |
| 2.6 Pro 1080p 10sec | 50 | $0.55 |
| 2.6 Pro 1080p 5sec | 25 | $0.28 |
| 2.6 Std 720p 10sec | 30 | $0.33 |
| 2.6 Std 720p 5sec | 15 | $0.17 |
| 2.5 Pro 1080p 10sec | 50 | $0.68 |
| 2.5 Pro 1080p 5sec | 25 | $0.34 |
| 2.1 Pro 1080p 10sec | 70 | $0.53 |
| 2.1 Pro 1080p 5sec | 35 | $0.27 |
| 2.1 Std 720p 10sec | 40 | $0.30 |
| 2.1 Std 720p 5sec | 20 | $0.15 |
| 2.x Master 1080p 10sec | 200 | $1.52 |
| 2.x Master 1080p 5sec | 100 | $0.76 |
| 1.6 Pro 1080p 10sec | 70 | $0.53 |
| 1.6 Pro 1080p 5sec | 35 | $0.27 |
| 1.6 Std 720p 10sec | 40 | $0.30 |
| 1.6 Std 720p 5sec | 20 | $0.15 |
| Motion Std 720p 10sec | 70 | $0.53 |
| Motion Std 720p 5sec | 35 | $0.27 |
| Motion Pro 1080p 10sec | 100 | $0.76 |
| Motion Pro 1080p 5sec | 50 | $0.38 |
| Video Extend | 20 | $0.22 |
| Video Add Sound | 2.5 | $0.025 |
| Effects Std | 20 | $0.22 |
| Effects Pro | 35 | $0.39 |
| LipSync 5sec | 5 | $0.06 |
| LipSync 10sec | 10 | $0.11 |
| Avatar 2.0 Pro (per sec) | 8 | $0.09 |
| Avatar 2.0 Std (per sec) | 4 | $0.04 |
| Virtual Try-On | 5 | $0.06 |
| KOLORS 1.x/2.x Image | 1 | $0.01 |
| O1 Image 1k | 1 | $0.01 |
| O1 Image 2k | 1 | $0.01 |
| O1 Video Pro 10sec | 70 | $0.77 |
| O1 Video Pro 5sec | 35 | $0.39 |
| O1 Video Std 10sec | 35 | $0.39 |
| O1 Video Std 5sec | 18 | $0.20 |
Blogs:
- Kling API Elements & Avatars 2.0
- Kling API Video O1 (Omni)
- Kling API Motion Control v2.6
- Kling API Image O1 (Omni)
- Kling API v2.6 with Native Audio
- Kling API Create Video using First and Last Frames
- Kling API Motion Control Samples
- Kling API Text/Image-to-Video v2.5 Samples
- Kling API Text/Image-to-Video v1.5, v1.6 and v2.0 Samples
- Kling API Text-to-Image KOLORS Samples
- Kling API KOLORS Elements Sample
- Kling API Video To Sound
Developer Community:
Table of contents
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GETaccounts -
POSTaccounts -
GETaccounts/email -
DELETEaccounts/email -
GETassets -
GETassets/uploaded -
GETassets/download -
POSTassets -
GETtasks -
GETtasks/task_id -
DELETEtasks/task_id -
POSTimages/omni -
POSTimages/virtual-try-on -
POSTimages/kolors -
POST…/kolors-elements -
POSTimages/recognize-faces -
POSTimages/upscale -
GETvideos/effects -
GETvideos/motions -
POSTvideos/omni -
POSTvideos/text2video -
POST…/image2video-frames -
POST…/image2video-elements -
POST…/image2video-effects -
POSTvideos/extend -
POSTvideos/lipsync -
POSTvideos/add-sound -
POSTvideos/motion-create -
GETelements/tags -
GETelements -
GETelements/elementId -
POSTelements -
DELETEelements/elementId -
GETavatars -
POSTavatars -
POSTavatars/video -
DELETEavatars/avatarId -
GETtts/voices -
POSTtts/create -
GETscheduler -
GETscheduler/available -
DELETEscheduler/task_id