Kling 3.0 Pro delivers top-tier image-to-video generation with smooth motion, cinematic visuals, accurate prompt adherence, and native audio for ready-to-share clips. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no cold starts, affordable pricing.
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$0.56per run·~17 / $10
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A couple sits face to face at an elegant white-clothed dinner table in an upscale restaurant. The woman in a beaded black evening dress gazes at the man across the table, her lips parting slightly as she speaks, her blonde hair catching the warm ambient light. The man in a dark navy suit leans slightly forward, listening attentively, then responds with a subtle nod and a gentle smile. His right hand gestures softly near his plate as he talks. Between them, two wine glasses with red wine catch and refract the golden chandelier light — the liquid shimmers faintly as the table vibrates with subtle movement. The woman reaches for her wine glass, lifts it gracefully, and takes a slow sip. In the background, a gold-framed mirror reflects the dim restaurant interior, and a crystal chandelier overhead casts warm, flickering candlelight-style glow across the scene. Other white-clothed tables sit softly out of focus. Intimate atmosphere, warm golden tones, cinematic shallow depth of field, slow elegant pacing. 4K, 24fps.
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Kling V3.0 Pro Image-to-Video
Kling V3.0 Pro Image-to-Video is Kuaishou's premium image-to-video model, delivering the highest visual quality and motion realism in the V3.0 family. 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. Supports flexible duration from 3 to 15 seconds.
Why Choose This?
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V3.0 Pro quality The highest visual fidelity and motion realism in the Kling V3.0 family.
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Flexible duration Generate videos from 3 to 15 seconds — any length you need.
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Start-end frame guidance Optional end image for controlled transitions between two frames.
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Sound generation Optional synchronized sound effects generated alongside the video.
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Negative prompt support Specify what you don't want in the video for more precise control.
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Multi-prompt and element list support Chain prompt segments for scene transitions and lock in specific visual elements for consistency.
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Prompt Enhancer Built-in tool to automatically improve your motion descriptions.
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. Range: 3–15. Default: 5. |
| cfg_scale | No | Prompt guidance strength. Default: 0.5. |
| sound | No | Generate synchronized sound alongside the video. Default: disabled. |
| shot_type | No | Editing mode: intelligent (default, auto-determines scope) or customize. |
| 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. Use the Prompt Enhancer for better results.
- Add negative prompt (optional) — specify elements you want to exclude from the output.
- Upload end image (optional) — provide an end frame for guided transitions.
- Set duration — choose any length from 3 to 15 seconds.
- Adjust cfg_scale (optional) — control how closely the output follows your prompt.
- Enable sound (optional) — generate synchronized audio alongside the video.
- Select shot_type (optional) — use intelligent for automatic scope, or customize for manual control.
- Add multi-prompt segments (optional) — click Add Item to guide scene transitions.
- Add element list items (optional) — see Notes below for how to use elements effectively.
- Run — submit and download your video.
Pricing
| Duration | Without Sound | With Sound |
|---|---|---|
| 3s | $0.336 | $0.504 |
| 5s | $0.560 | $0.840 |
| 10s | $1.120 | $1.680 |
| 15s | $1.680 | $2.520 |
Billing Rules
- Base rate: $0.56 per 5 seconds ($0.112 per second)
- Sound surcharge: ×1.5 when sound is enabled
- Duration range: 3–15 seconds
Best Use Cases
- Premium Production — Cinematic scenes requiring the highest visual quality.
- 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.
- Long-Form Animation — Up to 15 seconds for extended scene development.
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.
- Use element_list to lock in key visual details that must remain consistent throughout the video.
Notes
- Both image and prompt are required fields.
- Duration range: minimum 3 seconds, maximum 15 seconds.
- Sound generation increases cost by 1.5×.
- 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. No special characters or syntax required.
- Ensure uploaded image URLs are publicly accessible.
Related Models
- Kling V3.0 Std Image-to-Video — Standard tier at budget-friendly pricing.
- Kling V3.0 Pro Text-to-Video — Pro quality text-to-video.
- Kling Video O3 Pro Image-to-Video — Latest O3 generation with premium quality.
Kling v3.0 Pro Image To Video API — Quick start
Grab a WaveSpeedAI API key, then call POST https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/kwaivgi/kling-v3.0-pro/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 Pro Image To Video below.
HTTP example
# Submit the prediction
curl -X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/kwaivgi/kling-v3.0-pro/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-pro/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 outputPython example
# pip install wavespeed
import wavespeed
output = wavespeed.run(
"kwaivgi/kling-v3.0-pro/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 outputKling v3.0 Pro Image To Video API — Frequently asked questions
What is the Kling v3.0 Pro Image To Video API?
Kling v3.0 Pro Image To Video is a Kuaishou model for video generation from images, exposed as a REST API on WaveSpeedAI. Kling 3.0 Pro delivers top-tier image-to-video generation with smooth motion, cinematic visuals, accurate prompt adherence, and native audio for ready-to-share clips. 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 Pro 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-pro-image-to-video.
How much does Kling v3.0 Pro Image To Video cost per run?
Kling v3.0 Pro Image To Video starts at $0.56 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 Pro 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-pro-image-to-video.
How long does Kling v3.0 Pro Image To Video take to generate?
Average end-to-end generation time on WaveSpeedAI is around 1700 seconds per request — measured across recent runs. Queue time scales with global demand; live status is visible in the prediction record.
Can I use Kling v3.0 Pro 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.