Kling 4.0 Image to Video
Animate images into cinematic video with Kling 4.0. Start from a first frame, pin up to 8 keyframes and an optional last frame, and describe what happens between them with @first_frame, @keyframe_1 and @last_frame in the prompt. 3 to 30 seconds with native audio, at 720p or 1080p.
24% less than the priciest provider (6 compared). Same model, same output.
As of , Kling 4.0 Image to Video costs from $0.12 per second on Scenetra, billed at provider cost with no markup. Each run is priced across 12 providers and runs on the cheapest one that supports your settings.
First frame (https URL). Cite it in the prompt as @first_frame.
Up to 8 keyframes (https URLs) between the first and last frame, cited as @keyframe_1, @keyframe_2... Total frames up to min(10, duration + 1).
Optional last frame (https URL), cited as @last_frame.
Resolution
720p or 1080p.
Duration
Length of the video in seconds (3-30). Billed per second.
24% less than the priciest provider (6 compared). Same model, same output.
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Use Kling 4.0 Image to Video via the API
One REST call per generation, routed to the cheapest provider and billed in credits at provider cost. Endpoints, request fields, code examples and pricing are in the full API reference.
What makes Kling 4.0 Image to Video different
30-second cinematic takes with sound
Kling 4.0 generates any length from 3 to 30 seconds in one continuous shot, with native audio. A 10-second 720p clip is $1.20, a full 30 seconds $3.60.
Direct the story with keyframes
Image to video takes a first frame, up to 8 keyframes and a last frame, up to 10 pinned moments in total. Cite them in the prompt as @first_frame, @keyframe_1 and @last_frame to tell the model what happens between them.
Consistent characters from references
Reference to video keeps people, products and objects consistent from your images, and can copy motion or camera work from a reference clip. Save a character once in Scenetra and reuse it by name across videos.
Widescreen and vertical in one model
16:9, 9:16, 1:1 and cinematic 21:9 are all supported at 720p and 1080p. Every run goes to the cheapest provider for your settings, billed at cost with 0% markup.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prompt* | text | Describe the scene, action and camera, and any sound. Audio is generated natively. | — |
| Aspect Ratio | select | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 or 21:9 widescreen.16:9 · 9:16 · 1:1 · 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Resolution | select | 720p or 1080p.720p · 1080p | 720p |
| Duration | select | Length of the video in seconds (3-30). Billed per second.3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16 · 17 · 18 · 19 · 20 · 21 · 22 · 23 · 24 · 25 · 26 · 27 · 28 · 29 · 30 | 5 |
Pricing
From $0.12 per second
Pay per generation — only pay for what you use.
720p
$0.12/s
per second
1080p
$0.19/s
per second
What a video costs
| Duration | 720p | 1080p |
|---|---|---|
| 5 seconds | $0.60 | $0.95 |
| 10 seconds | $1.20 | $1.90 |
| 15 seconds | $1.80 | $2.85 |
| 30 seconds | $3.60 | $5.70 |
Use cases
Film & storytelling
- 30-second single-shot scenes
- Keyframed story beats
- 21:9 widescreen trailers
- Previz with sound
Marketing & ads
- Product hero shots from references
- Brand characters across spots
- Vertical 9:16 ads
- Before-and-after transitions
Social content
- Dance and motion copies from a clip
- Recurring characters for series
- Loopable mood shots
- Talking characters with audio
E-commerce
- Product spins from photos
- Model try-on clips
- Lifestyle scenes
- Seasonal campaign variants
Frequently asked questions
How many keyframes can I use?+
Up to 10 frames in total (first, up to 8 keyframes, and last), and no more than the duration plus one.
Does it generate sound?+
Yes. Kling 4.0 generates native audio with the video; describe the sound you want in the prompt.
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