Kling V3.0 4K Image to Video | Fast Image-to-Video API

Kling V3.0 4K Image-to-Video

Kling V3.0 4K Image-to-Video is Kuaishou's premium image animation model delivering 4K output. Upload a reference image and describe the motion — the model generates cinematic video with superior detail, optional start-to-end frame guidance, and synchronized sound.

Why Choose This?

4K quality The highest visual fidelity and motion realism in the Kling V3.0 family.
Flexible duration Generate videos from 3 to 15 seconds.
Start-end frame guidance Optional end image for controlled transitions between two frames.
Sound generation Optional synchronized sound effects generated alongside the video.
Multi-prompt and element list support Chain prompt segments for scene transitions and lock in specific visual elements for consistency.

Parameters

Parameter	Required	Description
image	Yes	Start frame image to animate (URL or upload).
prompt	Yes	Text description of the desired motion and action.
negative_prompt	No	Elements to exclude from the video.
end_image	No	End frame image for guided transitions.
duration	No	Video length in seconds (3-15, default: 5).
cfg_scale	No	Prompt guidance strength (0-1, default: 0.5).
sound	No	Generate synchronized sound alongside the video. Default: disabled.
shot_type	No	Editing mode: customize (default) or intelligent.
multi_prompt	No	Additional prompts for complex scene compositions.
element_list	No	List of visual elements to maintain consistency throughout the clip.

How to Use

Upload your image — provide the reference image to animate.
Write your prompt — describe the motion, camera movement, and action.
Add negative prompt (optional) — specify elements to exclude.
Upload end image (optional) — provide an end frame for guided transitions.
Set duration — choose any length from 3 to 15 seconds.
Enable sound (optional) — generate synchronized audio alongside the video.
Submit — generate, preview, and download your video.

Pricing

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

Duration	Cost
3s	$1.26
5s	$2.10
10s	$4.20
15s	$6.30

Best Use Cases

Premium Production — Cinematic scenes requiring the highest visual quality in 4K.
Scene Transitions — Use start and end frames for smooth cinematic transitions.
Marketing & Ads — High-end promotional videos with professional polish.
Character Animation — Animate portraits with superior motion and detail.

Pro Tips

Use detailed, cinematic prompts — include lighting, camera angles, and motion descriptions.
Add an end_image for controlled transitions between two visual states.
Use negative_prompt to avoid common issues like blurry faces or unwanted motion.
Enable sound for environmental audio like rain, city ambience, or action effects.
Use high-quality source images for the best video output.

Notes

Both image and prompt are required fields.
Duration range: 3 to 15 seconds.
Audio does not affect pricing — $0.42 per second regardless.
Using element_list: First use Kling Elements to generate your element and note its name and ID. Then write the element name in your prompt and enter the element ID in the element_list field.
Ensure uploaded image URLs are publicly accessible.

Related Models

Kling V3.0 4K Text-to-Video — 4K text-to-video generation.
Kling Video O3 4K Image-to-Video — Latest O3 generation with 4K quality.
Kling Elements — Create reusable visual elements for consistent rendering.

Kling v3.0 4k Image To Video API — Quick start

Grab a WaveSpeedAI API key, then call POST https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/kwaivgi/kling-v3.0-4k/image-to-video with your input as JSON. The endpoint returns a prediction id; poll the prediction endpoint until status flips to completed, then read the output URL from data.outputs[0]. Examples for Kling v3.0 4k Image To Video below.

HTTP example

# Submit the prediction
curl -X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/kwaivgi/kling-v3.0-4k/image-to-video" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "image": "https://example.com/your-input.jpg",
    "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
    "negative_prompt": "blurry, low quality, distorted",
    "duration": 5,
    "cfg_scale": 0.5,
    "sound": false,
    "shot_type": "customize"
}'

# Response includes a prediction id. Poll for the result:
curl -X GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/{request_id}/result" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY"

# When status is "completed", read the output from data.outputs[0].

Node.js example

// npm install wavespeed
const WaveSpeed = require('wavespeed');

const client = new WaveSpeed(); // reads WAVESPEED_API_KEY from env

const result = await client.run("kwaivgi/kling-v3.0-4k/image-to-video", {
        "image": "https://example.com/your-input.jpg",
        "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
        "negative_prompt": "blurry, low quality, distorted",
        "duration": 5,
        "cfg_scale": 0.5,
        "sound": false,
        "shot_type": "customize"
});

console.log(result.outputs[0]); // → URL of the generated output

Python example

# pip install wavespeed
import wavespeed

output = wavespeed.run(
    "kwaivgi/kling-v3.0-4k/image-to-video",
    {
    "image": "https://example.com/your-input.jpg",
    "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
    "negative_prompt": "blurry, low quality, distorted",
    "duration": 5,
    "cfg_scale": 0.5,
    "sound": false,
    "shot_type": "customize"
}
)

print(output["outputs"][0])  # → URL of the generated output

Kling v3.0 4k Image To Video API — Frequently asked questions

What is the Kling v3.0 4k Image To Video API?

Kling v3.0 4k Image To Video is a Kuaishou model for video generation from images, exposed as a REST API on WaveSpeedAI. Kling V3.0 4K delivers top-tier 4K image-to-video generation with smooth motion, cinematic visuals, accurate prompt adherence, and optional audio. Supports start/end frame control, multi-prompt, and element references. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no cold starts, affordable pricing. You can call it programmatically or try it from the playground above.

How do I call the Kling v3.0 4k Image To Video API?

POST your input parameters to the model's REST endpoint (shown in the API tab of this playground) with your WaveSpeedAI API key in the Authorization header. Submission returns a prediction ID; poll the prediction endpoint until status flips to "completed", then read the output URL from the result. The playground generates a ready-to-paste code sample in Python, JavaScript, or cURL for whatever inputs you've set. Full request/response shape is documented at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/kwaivgi/kwaivgi-kling-v3.0-4k-image-to-video.

How much does Kling v3.0 4k Image To Video cost per run?

Kling v3.0 4k Image To Video starts at $2.10 per run. That figure is the base price — the final charge scales with the parameters you set in the form (output size, length, count, references, or whatever knobs this model exposes), so a higher-quality or larger output costs more than a minimal one. The exact cost for your current input is shown live next to the Generate button before you submit, and the actual per-call charge is recorded on the prediction afterwards.

What inputs does Kling v3.0 4k Image To Video accept?

Key inputs: `prompt`, `image`, `duration`, `negative_prompt`, `cfg_scale`, `element_list`. The full JSON schema (types, defaults, allowed values) is rendered above the Generate button and mirrored in the API reference at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/kwaivgi/kwaivgi-kling-v3.0-4k-image-to-video.

How do I get started with the Kling v3.0 4k Image To Video API?

Sign up for a free WaveSpeedAI account to claim starter credits, copy your API key from /accesskey, then call the endpoint shown in the API tab of the playground. The playground also auto-generates a code sample in Python, JavaScript, or cURL for the parameters you've set.

Can I use Kling v3.0 4k Image To Video outputs commercially?

Commercial usage rights depend on the model's license, set by its provider (Kuaishou). The license summary appears on the model card above; see WaveSpeedAI's Terms of Service for platform-level conditions.

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Kling V3.0 4K Image-to-Video

Why Choose This?

Parameters

How to Use

Pricing

Best Use Cases

Pro Tips

Notes

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Kling v3.0 4k Image To Video API — Quick start

Kling v3.0 4k Image To Video API — Frequently asked questions