KLING-V2.1
Kling 2.1 Standard a budget-friendly version of Kling 2.1 that provides high-quality image-to-video generation at an affordable cost.
Avg Run Time: 100.000s
Model Slug: kling-v2-1-standard-image-to-video
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Overview
kling-v2-1-standard-image-to-video — Image-to-Video AI Model
Developed by Kling as part of the kling-v2.1 family, kling-v2-1-standard-image-to-video is a budget-friendly image-to-video AI model that transforms static images into high-quality MP4 videos with realistic motion and physics simulation at an affordable cost. This standard version of Kling 2.1 delivers dependable performance for everyday creators seeking Kling image-to-video capabilities without premium pricing, supporting up to 10-second clips at 1080p resolution and 30fps. Ideal for developers and marketers searching for an "image to video AI model" that balances quality and efficiency, it animates uploaded JPG or PNG images based on detailed text prompts, producing cinematic results with natural movements and object interactions.
Technical Specifications
What Sets kling-v2-1-standard-image-to-video Apart
kling-v2-1-standard-image-to-video stands out in the competitive landscape of image-to-video AI models through its core engine shared with premium variants, offering advanced 3D spatiotemporal joint attention for realistic physics without the higher credit costs of Kling 2.1 Master. This enables seamless animation of complex motions like gravity and momentum in short-form videos, outperforming basic generators in visual fidelity for budget users.
- Balanced 1080p output at 30fps for 5-10 second durations: Generates high-resolution videos from single images with aspect ratios matching the input, ideal for quick social media clips; this supports efficient workflows for "Kling image-to-video API" integrations without needing extended processing times.
- Proprietary 3D VAE for detail-preserving motion: Maintains image consistency while adding lifelike animations, such as organic camera pans and lighting adjustments; users gain professional-grade results from simple uploads, differentiating it from less physics-aware competitors.
- Cost-effective standard tier: Uses the same diffusion transformer architecture as premium models but at lower costs, with processing in minutes; this makes it perfect for high-volume tasks like animating product photos in e-commerce apps.
Technical specs include JPG/PNG input formats, MP4 outputs, and flexible aspect ratios from portrait to landscape, with average generation times of several minutes depending on load.
Key Considerations
Input image heavily influences the animation structure; avoid overly abstract or unclear imagery.
Prompting too many simultaneous actions may lead to confusion in motion rendering.
Videos longer than 10 seconds are not supported.
Aspect ratio must be chosen in relation to both the image orientation and target output platform.
Excessive use of low CFG values (<0.2) may lead to random or disconnected motions.
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
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How to Use kling-v2-1-standard-image-to-video on Eachlabs
Access kling-v2-1-standard-image-to-video seamlessly through Eachlabs Playground for instant testing, API for production-scale Kling image-to-video integrations, or SDK for custom apps. Upload a JPG/PNG image, add a detailed motion prompt, select 5-10s duration and matching aspect ratio, then generate 1080p 30fps MP4 outputs with realistic animations—processing completes in minutes for high-quality results.
---Capabilities
Animate static images using natural language guidance.
Produce short videos based on scene description.
Maintain visual coherence between image and output.
Support common video formats for direct playback.
What Can I Use It For?
Use Cases for kling-v2-1-standard-image-to-video
Content creators can upload a portrait photo and prompt "animate this person walking confidently through a bustling city street at dusk with smooth camera tracking," leveraging the 3D spatiotemporal attention to produce a 10-second 1080p clip with realistic crowd dynamics and lighting shifts—perfect for TikTok or Instagram Reels without expensive shoots.
Marketers building "image to video AI model" tools for e-commerce feed product images like a sneaker on a plain background with prompts specifying "spin the shoe 360 degrees on a reflective studio floor with dynamic lighting," generating engaging promo videos that highlight details via precise physics simulation, boosting conversion rates affordably.
Developers integrating kling-v2-1-standard-image-to-video API into apps animate user-uploaded artwork, such as a static dragon illustration into "the dragon breathing fire while flapping wings in a stormy sky," ensuring consistent details and natural motion for interactive storytelling platforms or game prototypes.
Designers use it for rapid prototyping by animating mood board images with prompts like "gentle waves lapping at a tropical beach from this shoreline photo," creating immersive previews that maintain original composition for client presentations in minutes.
Things to Be Aware Of
Use a portrait of a person with a prompt like: "smiling and looking around slowly."
Try a scenic landscape with: "sunlight moving through clouds."
Experiment with motion styles like: "camera zooming in slowly," or "leaves rustling."
Combine stylized imagery and descriptive prompts to create surreal animated loops.
Limitations
Only supports durations up to 10 seconds.
May struggle with abstract or surreal prompt combinations.
Limited to animating what is visually present in the input image.
Frame rate and resolution cannot be manually adjusted.
Minor inconsistencies may occur in longer sequences or complex motions.
Output Format: MP4
Pricing
Pricing Type: Dynamic
What this rule does
Pricing Rules
| Duration | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 | $0.25 |
| 10 | $0.5 |
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