Drop-in compatible
Standard REST with an OpenAI-style schema. Point your existing client at klingapi.io — just change the base URL and key.
# point your client at us
base_url = "https://api.klingapi.io/v1"
api_key = "sk-kling-your-key"
Kling 2.1 · Kling 1.6 · pay as you go
Generate cinematic video with the Kling API.
Instant access to Kuaishou's Kling video models through a simple REST API. Buy credits, get a key, and render text-to-video and image-to-video — pay only for what you use.
import requests
BASE = "https://api.klingapi.io/v1"
H = {"Authorization": "Bearer sk-kling-your-key"}
task = requests.post(f"{BASE}/video/generations", headers=H, json={
"model": "kling-v2-master",
"prompt": "a drone shot over a misty forest at sunrise",
"duration": 5,
}).json()
print("task:", task["id"])Works with the tools you already use
REST API
Python
JavaScript
Webhooks
Async tasks
Why klingapi.io
A thin, reliable layer over the Kling API
Everything you need to run Kling in production — without rebuilding your stack.
Prepaid credits
Top up and spend only on what you use. No subscription, no surprise invoices.
Low-latency proxy
Globally routed edge with minimal overhead, automatic retries, and failover.
Usage & keys
Real-time spend tracking per key and model, scoped keys, instant rotation and limits.
Secure by default
Encrypted in transit, rate-limit smoothing, and a 99.9% uptime target.
Models
The Kling lineup, one API
Pick the right model per request through a single consistent interface.
kling-v2-master
Kling 2.1 Master
Cinematic text-to-video and image-to-video with strong motion and prompt adherence, up to 1080p.
View in docskling-v1-6
Get started
From sign-up to first call in three steps
01
Buy credits
Create an account and top up. Credits never require a subscription.
02
Generate a key
Create an API key from your dashboard and drop it into your environment.
03
Render video
Submit a generation, poll the task, and download your finished video.
Pricing
Simple, pay-as-you-go credits
Buy a credit pack, spend it on any model. Top up more, get more bonus credit.
Starter
$10
For testing and short clips.
- $10 in usage credit
- Access to all models
- 2 API keys
- Usage dashboard
Most popular
Builder
$100 + $15 bonus
For production workloads.
- $115 in usage credit
- Unlimited API keys
- Spend limits & alerts
- Priority email support
Scale
$1,000 + $200 bonus
For high-volume rendering.
- $1,200 in usage credit
- Highest rate limits
- Dedicated routing
- Invoicing, SSO & SLA
| Model | Resolution | Price / 5s clip |
|---|---|---|
| kling-v2-master | 1080p | $1.20 / 5s |
| kling-v1-6 | 720p | $0.45 / 5s |
Indicative rates for illustration. See your dashboard for live pricing.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
No. klingapi.io is an independent API proxy and reseller for Kling and is not affiliated with klingai.com. For Kling's official site, visit klingai.com.
Immediately. After you top up credits and generate a key, you can make your first call in minutes — no waitlist or approval step.
Video generation is asynchronous: you create a task, then poll its status (or use a webhook). When it succeeds, the response includes a downloadable video URL.
Prepaid credits are valid for 12 months from purchase, and you'll get spend alerts before your balance runs low.
Requests are proxied over encrypted connections and we don't sell your data. See our Privacy Policy for full detail.
Yes — on the Scale plan we support invoicing and wire payment. Contact us to set it up.
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