Build explore Kling AI models and their capabilities for video generation. Use when selecting models
or understanding features. Trigger with phrases like 'kling ai models', 'klingai capabilities',
'kling video models', 'klingai features'.
Kling AI offers multiple model versions across video generation, image generation, lip sync, virtual try-on, and effects. Each version trades off quality, speed, and cost. This skill is the reference for choosing the right model.
Video Generation Models
Model ID
Supports
Max Duration
Resolution
Speed
Quality
kling-v1
T2V, I2V
10s
720p
Fast
Good
kling-v1-5
I2V only
10s
1080p
Fast
Better
kling-v1-6
T2V, I2V
10s
1080p
Medium
Better+
kling-v2-master
T2V, I2V
10s
1080p
Medium
High
kling-v2-1
I2V only
10s
1080p
Medium
High
kling-v2-1-master
T2V, I2V
10s
1080p
Medium
High
kling-v2-5-turbo
T2V, I2V
10s
1080p 30fps
Fast
High
kling-v2-6
T2V, I2V
10s
1080p 30-48fps
Medium
Highest
T2V = text-to-video, I2V = image-to-video
Kling v2.5 Turbo (Recommended for Speed)
40% faster than v2.0
Up to 1080p at 30 FPS
Best cost/quality ratio for production pipelines
Kling v2.6 (Recommended for Quality)
Native audio generation (voice, SFX, ambient in one pass)
1080p at 30-48 FPS
Set motion_has_audio: true for synchronized audio
Image Generation Models (Kolors)
Model ID
Purpose
Resolution
kolors-v1-5
Face/subject reference
Up to 2048x2048
kolors-v2-0
Image restyle
Up to 2048x2048
kolors-v2-1
Text-to-image
Up to 2048x2048
Specialty Models
Feature
Endpoint
Model Versions
Lip Sync
/v1/videos/lip-sync
v1.6+
Virtual Try-On
/v1/images/kolors-virtual-try-on
v1.5
Video Extension
/v1/videos/video-extend
All video models
Effects
/v1/videos/effects
v1.6+
Motion Control
T2V/I2V with camera_control
v1.6+
Mode Selection
Every video generation accepts a mode parameter:
Mode
Credits (5s)
Credits (10s)
Use Case
standard
10
20
Drafts, previews, iteration
professional
35
70
Final output, client delivery
Model Selection Decision Tree
Need fastest generation?
→ kling-v2-5-turbo + standard mode
Need highest quality?
→ kling-v2-6 + professional mode
Need audio in the video?
→ kling-v2-6 with motion_has_audio: true
Image-to-video only?
→ kling-v2-1 (optimized for I2V)
Budget-conscious production?
→ kling-v2-5-turbo + standard mode (10 credits/5s)
Legacy compatibility?
→ kling-v1-6 (stable, well-documented)
API Usage
# Specify model in any video generation request
response = requests.post(f"{BASE}/videos/text2video", headers=headers, json={
"model_name": "kling-v2-6", # model version
"mode": "professional", # standard or professional
"prompt": "A futuristic city at sunset with flying cars",
"duration": "5",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
})
