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Kling Pro v2.1 builds on the stability of the Std variant with enhanced fidelity and more expressive motion. It delivers higher detail retention, smoother transitions, and stronger control over subject and camera movement—ideal for premium marketing assets, cinematic previews, and design showcases. Prefer general‑purpose results? See the Kling Std v2.1 overview.

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Key capabilities

  • High‑fidelity motion and detail from a single image
  • Strong temporal consistency with minimal flicker
  • Improved texture, edges, and lighting continuity
  • Better retention of fine details on faces, products, and environments

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Use cases

  • Premium product spots: dynamic hero shots with refined motion
  • Cinematic promos: richer parallax and lighting transitions
  • High-end social posts and ads: crisp detail and smooth movement
  • Design/3D previews: bring still renders to life with controlled motion
  • Brand storytelling: subtle camera work with consistent identity

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Generate a video with Kling Pro v2.1

Create an image-to-video task using the Kling v2.1 Pro model.

POST /v1/ai/image-to-video/kling-v2-1-pro

Generate video from an image

GET /v1/ai/image-to-video/kling-v2-1-pro

List image-to-video tasks

GET /v1/ai/image-to-video/kling-v2-1/{task-id}

Check task status

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Frequently Asked Questions

Use high‑resolution images with clear subjects and balanced lighting. PNG/JPEG are recommended. Avoid heavy compression and noisy inputs to maximize detail retention.
Duration depends on API parameters. Kling Pro v2.1 is optimized for short clips suitable for premium previews, ads, and social formats.
Yes. Pro supports expressive motion with strong temporal stability. Complex motion may require careful prompting, masks, or parameter tuning.
Std focuses on dependable, general‑purpose results. Pro increases fidelity and motion expressiveness. Master targets top‑tier quality and advanced control for cinematic applications.

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Best practices for image‑to‑video (Pro)

  • Use clean, well‑lit images at sufficient resolution to capture micro‑detail.
  • Keep the main subject clear of clutter; plan composition for parallax.
  • Start with subtle motion; iterate to increase complexity and camera movement.
  • Protect brand/face detail—avoid occlusions and extreme crops.
  • Validate at target aspect ratios/durations and compress for delivery platforms.
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