Kling 2.6 Pro Text-to-Video overview
Kling 2.6 Pro Text-to-Video by Kling AI
Kling 2.6 Pro is high-fidelity AI video generation with synchronized audio, ideal for social creatives, ads, promos, and rapid prototyping.
Kling 2.6 Pro Text-to-Video specs
- Model ID
kling-video/v2.6/pro/text-to-video- Developer
- Kling AI
- Input
- Text
- Output
- Video
- Endpoint
POST https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/video/generations
Kling 2.6 Pro
Kling 2.6 Pro Text-to-Video transforms detailed text prompts into high-fidelity videos, complete with optional synchronized audio generation. This advanced model excels in creating realistic motion, character consistency, and cinematic effects for professional-grade content.
Technical Specifications
- Input: Text prompt (scene description + audio direction)
- Output: MP4 video (5s or 10s), with or without embedded audio
Performance Benchmarks
The core feature of Kling 2.6 Pro is the ability to generate synchronized audio (dialogue, sound effects, ambient atmosphere) simultaneously with the video. This eliminates the need for separate audio generation and editing, a significant performance and workflow improvement over previous models.
Key Features
- Built-in audio with lip-sync and sound effects for immersive results.
- Superior realism in text-to-video over image-to-video baselines.
- Cinematic techniques like dolly zoom, rack focus, and POV physics.
- Pro mode for higher detail and resolution prioritization.
Model Comparisons
vs Kling 1.6 Pro: Kling 2.6 introduces native audio generation and 1080p output, surpassing 1.6's silent clips and lower-res focus for more complete productions. While 1.6 excels in basic motion, 2.6 adds lip-sync and sound effects, reducing editing time significantly.
vs Runway Gen-3: Kling edges out in character consistency and physics realism, especially for complex camera moves, unlike Runway's occasional morphing issues. However, Runway offers longer clips; Kling prioritizes audio integration for quicker polished results.
vs Sora 2: Sora 2 excels in ultra-long clip generation up to 60 seconds and intricate world-building simulations, but Kling prioritizes rapid 1080p outputs with superior physics for short-form content. Overall, Kling suits commercial workflows needing sound integration, whereas Sora 2 targets experimental filmmaking.
Use cases
- Social Media Ads: Generate TikTok/Instagram Reels with branded visuals + mood-matched soundtracks.
- Promo Teasers: Create product launch clips from a single text brief, no filming or editing needed.
- Concept Prototyping: Visualize scripts or storyboards instantly for pitch decks or client reviews.
- E-commerce Creatives: Auto-generate dynamic product showcases with ambient store sounds or voiceovers.
- AI-Driven Content Farms: Scale short-form video production for news clips, entertainment, or education.
Kling 2.6 Pro Text-to-Video API pricing
| Usage | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Video generation | $0.07 | per second |
| Additional | $0.182 | per /sec |
The final price depends on request parameters such as resolution or duration.
Prices from the AI/ML API price list, checked on Nov 4, 2026.
Kling 2.6 Pro Text-to-Video vs other video models: prices
AI/ML API rates for 5 models, per second.
| Model | Per second |
|---|---|
 Kling 2.6 Pro Text-to-Video | $0.07 |
| Kling 4.0 Image to Video | $0.157 |
| Kling 4.0 Reference to Video | $0.157 |
| Kling 4.0 Text to Video | $0.157 |
| Kling 4.0 Video Editing | $0.188 |
How to use the Kling 2.6 Pro Text-to-Video API
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Build with your agent
Give your agent the model details, code and documentation.
1Get your API key
Create API keyexport AIMLAPI_KEY="8f2b4c7d9a1e6b3f…"2Make your first request
curl 'https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/video/generations' \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AIMLAPI_KEY" \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{
"model": "kling-video/v2.6/pro/text-to-video",
"prompt": "A slow dolly shot through a sunlit greenhouse full of ferns, light dust in the air, natural camera motion"
}'import os
import requests
headers = {
"Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['AIMLAPI_KEY']}",
"Content-Type": "application/json",
}
payload = {
"model": "kling-video/v2.6/pro/text-to-video",
"prompt": "A slow dolly shot through a sunlit greenhouse full of ferns, light dust in the air, natural camera motion"
}
response = requests.post("https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/video/generations", headers=headers, json=payload, timeout=120)
response.raise_for_status()
print(response.json())const response = await fetch("https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/video/generations", {
method: "POST",
headers: {
Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.AIMLAPI_KEY}`,
"Content-Type": "application/json",
},
body: JSON.stringify({
"model": "kling-video/v2.6/pro/text-to-video",
"prompt": "A slow dolly shot through a sunlit greenhouse full of ferns, light dust in the air, natural camera motion"
}),
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`HTTP ${response.status}`);
console.log(await response.json());The request returns a generation id. Poll GET https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/video/generations?generation_id=<id> until the status is completed.
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Kling 2.6 Pro Text-to-Video FAQ
What inputs and outputs does Kling 2.6 Pro Text-to-Video support?
Kling 2.6 Pro Text-to-Video takes text as input and returns video.
How much does Kling 2.6 Pro Text-to-Video cost?
Kling 2.6 Pro Text-to-Video costs $0.07 per second on AI/ML API, billed as you go with no subscription.
How is Kling 2.6 Pro Text-to-Video billed?
Kling 2.6 Pro Text-to-Video costs $0.07 per second on AI/ML API, billed as you go with no subscription.
Who created Kling 2.6 Pro Text-to-Video?
Kling 2.6 Pro Text-to-Video was built by Kling AI.
How do I call Kling 2.6 Pro Text-to-Video on AI/ML API?
Send a request to v2/video/generations with kling-video/v2.6/pro/text-to-video as the model id.
Is Kling 2.6 Pro Text-to-Video available through a single API key?
Yes. Kling 2.6 Pro Text-to-Video is served through AI/ML API, so the same key and endpoint format used for other models applies.
Does Kling 2.6 Pro Text-to-Video generate audio along with the video?
Yes, the model includes audio generation as one of its features alongside video output.
What is the Kling 2.6 Pro Text-to-Video model ID?
Use kling-video/v2.6/pro/text-to-video as the model parameter. Requests go to https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/video/generations with your AI/ML API key.