Kling Video O3 4K Image-To-Video

Kling Video O3 4K Image-to-Video

Kling Video O3 4K Image-to-Video is Kuaishou's flagship image animation model. Upload a reference image, describe the motion, and the model renders a cinematic 4K video with physics-aware movement, temporal consistency, and optional synchronized audio.

• Need to generate from text only? Try Kling Video O3 4K Text-to-Video
• Looking for a lower-cost option? Try Kling Video 2.1 Image-to-Video

Why Choose This?

• Image-grounded generation Start from a reference image for precise visual control over characters, environments, and composition.

• Start and end frame control Provide both a starting image and an end image to guide the motion arc and define exactly where the clip begins and finishes.

• Physics-aware motion Understands real-world dynamics — fluid movement, fabric, hair, fire, and object interactions behave naturally throughout every frame.

• Synchronized audio generation Enable the sound option to generate matching ambient audio and atmosphere alongside your video.

• Multi-prompt support Chain multiple prompt segments to guide scene transitions and narrative flow within a single generation.

• Element list control Lock in specific visual elements — characters, objects, or styles — to maintain consistency across the entire clip.

Parameters

How to Use

1. Upload your image — provide the starting reference image via URL or drag-and-drop.
2. Write your prompt — describe the motion, camera movement, lighting, and mood.
3. Add an end image (optional) — upload a second image to define the final frame of the clip.
4. Set duration — choose 3 to 15 seconds.
5. Enable sound (optional) — check to generate matching audio alongside the video.
6. Select shot_type (optional) — use intelligent for automatic scope, or customize for manual control.
7. Add multi-prompt segments (optional) — click Add Item to guide scene transitions.
8. Add element list items (optional) — see Notes below for how to use elements effectively.
9. Submit — generate, preview, and download your video.

Pricing

$0.42 per second of video, regardless of whether audio is on or off.

Best Use Cases

• Cinematic Photo Animation — Bring still photography to life with natural, physics-accurate motion in 4K.
• Commercial & Brand Video — Animate product images and campaign visuals with professional-grade output.
• Social Media Content — Generate portrait or square clips from reference images for maximum engagement.
• Controlled Scene Generation — Use start and end frames to define precise visual transitions for storytelling.
• Immersive Audio-Visual Content — Combine image animation with sound generation for fully atmospheric clips.

Pro Tips

• Use a high-quality, well-composed source image — the model preserves and extends what it starts with.
• Providing an end image significantly improves motion direction and narrative coherence.
• Be specific in your prompt about camera movement (pan, zoom, dolly) and subject behavior.
• Enable sound for scenes with fire, water, crowds, or ambient environments for a much more immersive result.
• Start with a short duration to validate motion before committing to a longer run.

Notes

• Both image and prompt are required fields; all other parameters are optional.
• Duration range: 3 to 15 seconds.
• Audio does not affect pricing — $0.42 per second regardless.
• Ensure image URLs are publicly accessible.
• Using element_list: First use Kling Elements to generate your element and note its name and ID. Then simply write the element name naturally in your prompt, and enter the corresponding element ID in the element_list field.
• Please follow Kuaishou's content usage policies when crafting prompts.

Related Models

• Kling Video O3 4K Text-to-Video — Generate cinematic 4K video from text prompts without a reference image.
• Kling Video O3 4K Reference-to-Video — Generate video from multiple reference images with identity consistency.
• Kling Elements — Create reusable visual elements for consistent character and object rendering.