Kling Video O1 Image to Video overview
Kling Video O1 Image to Video by Kling AI
It leverages a unified multi-modal engine for superior consistency in complex scenes.
Kling Video O1 Image to Video specs
- Model ID
kling-video/o1/image-to-video- Developer
- Kling AI
- Input
- Text, Image
- Output
- Video
- Endpoint
POST https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/video/generations
Kling Video O1 API Overview
Kling Video O1 powers seamless transitions from start and end frames into dynamic videos, blending image inputs with text prompts for precise motion and style control. This model excels in cinematic storytelling through frame interpolation.
Technical Specifications
- Architecture: Unified multi-modal video foundation model (Kling O1) with Chain of Thought (CoT) reasoning for prompt analysis and enhanced output fidelity.
- Input Formats: .png, .jpeg, .tiff, .webp, text prompt referencing frames
- Output Formats: MP4 video at 5s or 10s duration, aspect ratios up to 16:9.
Performance Benchmarks
Kling O1 achieves industry-leading motion consistency, with characters and objects retaining properties without morphing, outperforming prior models in frame-to-frame stability. Processing includes a reasoning step that boosts quality but adds time, yielding realistic camera flows in 5-10s clips up to 2K. Benchmarks highlight superior handling of physics and multi-subject interactions compared to Kling 2.1.
Key Features
- Multi-modal engine processes images, video, and text for accurate style transfer, element preservation, and natural physics simulation like fluid motion or fabric dynamics.
- Frame interpolation animates smooth transitions between keyframes, maintaining subject identity and environmental details across frames.
- Advanced camera controls enable pans, tilts, and tracking shots with high motion accuracy, reducing artifacts in dynamic scenes.
- Reference-based generation supports 1-7 images for multi-element consistency, ideal for character or object stability in varied angles.
Model Comparisons
vs Kling 2.1: O1 introduces CoT reasoning and multi-modal inputs for 2x better motion accuracy and subject consistency, while 2.1 focuses on cost-efficient standard image-to-video without advanced editing.
vs Runway Gen-4: O1 excels in frame-specific interpolation and physics realism for 10s clips, whereas Gen-4 prioritizes longer text-to-video but lags in multi-image reference stability.
vs Google Veo 3.1: O1 offers superior element preservation from dual frames and conversational edits, though Veo edges in raw length; O1 wins for commercial precision at lower per-second costs.
Use cases
- Cinematic Storytelling: Generate short films by interpolating start/end frames with descriptive prompts for product demos or visual effects.
- Marketing and Ads: Create smooth video transitions for brand visuals, leveraging text-guided styling for engaging content.
- Video Editing: Perform inpainting, extensions, or element swaps (e.g., "remove bystanders") via natural language for quick post-production.
- Creative Prototyping: Animate references for game assets or social media reels with precise motion control.
Kling Video O1 Image to Video API pricing
| Usage | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Video generation | $0.112 | per second |
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 Video O1 Image to Video vs other video models: prices
AI/ML API rates for 5 models, per second.
| Model | Per second |
|---|---|
 Kling Video O1 Image to Video | $0.112 |
| 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 Video O1 Image to Video API
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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/o1/image-to-video",
"prompt": "A slow dolly shot through a sunlit greenhouse full of ferns, light dust in the air, natural camera motion",
"image_url": "https://example.com/input.jpg"
}'import os
import requests
headers = {
"Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['AIMLAPI_KEY']}",
"Content-Type": "application/json",
}
payload = {
"model": "kling-video/o1/image-to-video",
"prompt": "A slow dolly shot through a sunlit greenhouse full of ferns, light dust in the air, natural camera motion",
"image_url": "https://example.com/input.jpg"
}
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/o1/image-to-video",
"prompt": "A slow dolly shot through a sunlit greenhouse full of ferns, light dust in the air, natural camera motion",
"image_url": "https://example.com/input.jpg"
}),
});
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 Video O1 Image to Video FAQ
What inputs and outputs does Kling Video O1 Image to Video support?
Kling Video O1 Image to Video takes image as input and returns video.
How much does Kling Video O1 Image to Video cost?
Kling Video O1 Image to Video costs $0.112 per second on AI/ML API, billed as you go with no subscription.
How is Kling Video O1 Image to Video billed?
Kling Video O1 Image to Video costs $0.112 per second on AI/ML API, billed as you go with no subscription.
Can Kling Video O1 Image to Video take an existing image as input?
Yes, Kling Video O1 Image to Video accepts image input as well as a text prompt.
Who created Kling Video O1 Image to Video?
Kling Video O1 Image to Video was built by Kling AI.
How do I call Kling Video O1 Image to Video on AI/ML API?
Send a request to v2/video/generations with kling-video/o1/image-to-video as the model id.
Is Kling Video O1 Image to Video available through a single API key?
Yes. Kling Video O1 Image to Video is served through AI/ML API, so the same key and endpoint format used for other models applies.
What is the Kling Video O1 Image to Video model ID?
Use kling-video/o1/image-to-video as the model parameter. Requests go to https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/video/generations with your AI/ML API key.