KLING-V2.1
Kling 2.1 Pro: An advanced version of the Kling 2.1 model that creates high-quality videos with sharp visuals, smooth camera movements, and dynamic motion—ideal for cinematic storytelling.
Avg Run Time: 120.000s
Model Slug: kling-v2-1-pro-image-to-video
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Overview
kling-v2-1-pro-image-to-video — Image-to-Video AI Model
Transform static images into cinematic videos with kling-v2-1-pro-image-to-video, the advanced Pro variant in Kling's kling-v2.1 family designed specifically for image-to-video generation. Developed by Kling, this model excels in creating high-quality 1080p videos up to 10 seconds long, featuring sharp visuals, smooth camera movements, and dynamic motion for professional storytelling.
Unlike standard models, kling-v2-1-pro-image-to-video supports both first- and last-frame conditioning, enabling precise control over video start and end points for seamless transitions and loops—ideal for developers seeking a robust image-to-video AI model or creators building "Kling image-to-video" workflows.
Access this powerful tool via Eachlabs to animate product photos, concept art, or portraits into engaging MP4 outputs, streamlining content creation for marketing and design teams searching for "image to video AI API".
Technical Specifications
What Sets kling-v2-1-pro-image-to-video Apart
kling-v2-1-pro-image-to-video stands out in the image-to-video category with its exclusive dual-frame conditioning and refined camera controls, delivering outputs that competitors can't match in precision.
- Both first- and last-frame conditioning: Provide start and end images to guide exact video transitions. This enables creators to produce perfect loops or narrative sequences without abrupt jumps, a feature limited to only select Kling Pro models like this one.
- Enhanced sharpness and realistic lighting at up to 1080p resolution: Generates smooth 5-10 second videos in 360p to 1080p with refined visuals and natural motion. Users benefit from cinematic-quality results ready for social media or ads without post-processing.
- Refined camera tools for dynamic motion: Supports advanced framing and movement control in I2V mode. This allows precise storytelling, such as panning shots or zooms, making it superior for "Kling image-to-video" applications in professional pipelines.
With flexible aspect ratios matching input images and optional text prompts via kling-v2-1-pro-image-to-video API, it processes efficiently for high-volume tasks like e-commerce video generation.
Key Considerations
Kling v2.1 Pro Image to Video is best suited for scenes with a single primary subject. Multiple focal points may reduce clarity.
Prompts that conflict with the input image content can result in artifacts or unnatural motion.
Excessive camera motion or unrealistic physical movements in the prompt may reduce Kling v2.1 Pro Image to Video's ability to retain subject consistency.
Backgrounds may animate subtly but are not guaranteed to change drastically unless specified in the prompt.
Legal Information for Kling v1 Pro Image to Video
By using this Kling v1 Pro Image to Video, you agree to:
- Kling Privacy
- Kling SERVICE AGREEMENT
Tips & Tricks
How to Use kling-v2-1-pro-image-to-video on Eachlabs
Access kling-v2-1-pro-image-to-video seamlessly on Eachlabs via the Playground for instant testing, API for production apps, or SDK for custom integrations. Upload a starting image (optional end frame and text prompt like motion descriptions), select duration (5-10s), resolution up to 1080p, and aspect ratio—generate high-quality MP4 videos with sharp, dynamic outputs in minutes.
---Capabilities
Animate still portraits with subtle facial or body movements.
Simulate cinematic motion such as zoom, pan, tilt, or reveal.
Convey emotional or atmospheric changes (e.g., “surprised expression with slight backward movement”).
Transform static artwork or product visuals into engaging motion content.
Maintain visual consistency across frames to preserve image identity.
What Can I Use It For?
Use Cases for kling-v2-1-pro-image-to-video
Content creators can animate static artwork into looping promos using dual-frame conditioning—upload a portrait as the first frame and a smiling expression as the last to create a natural head-turn video, perfect for social reels.
Marketers building "image to video AI" campaigns feed product photos with prompts for dynamic demos, like turning a still shoe image into a 1080p rotation with realistic lighting, boosting engagement without costly shoots.
Developers integrating kling-v2-1-pro-image-to-video API into apps use precise camera controls for interactive previews; for example, input "A red sports car on a racetrack, starting parked and accelerating forward with dust kicking up, end at full speed blur" alongside first/last frames to generate consistent motion clips for gaming or AR tools.
Filmmakers and designers leverage its sharpness for storyboarding, converting concept sketches into 10-second scenes with smooth pans, ensuring character consistency across frames for pre-vis workflows.
Things to Be Aware Of
Animate facial expressions using prompts like “smiling with a blink”, “looking left and raising eyebrows”.
Create stylized movements like “slow motion camera zoom toward face” or “gentle camera pan from left to right”.
Experiment with image types: photographs, illustrations, AI-generated portraits.
Use negative prompts to refine eye alignment, reduce warping, or remove distractions.
Limitations
Complex multi-subject scenes may introduce inconsistencies in motion or cause distortions.
Backgrounds do not undergo large transformations unless directly guided by the prompt.
Lighting and shadows are inferred; inconsistent input lighting may reduce realism.
Fine details such as small accessories may flicker during animation.
Outputs are limited to short video durations (max 10s); long-form scenes are not supported.
Output Format: MP4
Pricing
Pricing Type: Dynamic
Applies a fixed price of 0.45 when the duration equals 5 seconds.
Pricing Rules
| Duration | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 | $0.45 |
| 10 | $0.9 |
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