Kling AI Model Catalog

Overview

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

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)

Specialty Models

Mode Selection

Every video generation accepts a mode parameter:

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",
})

Aspect Ratios (All Models)

Resources

• Model Documentation
• Video Duration Reference
• Pricing