Kling V3.0 Std Image to Video | Fast Image-to-Video API

Kling V3.0 Std Image-to-Video

Kling V3.0 Standard Image-to-Video is Kuaishou's cost-efficient image-to-video model, animating still images into dynamic video at accessible pricing. Upload a reference image and describe the motion — the model generates smooth, cinematic video with optional start-to-end frame guidance and synchronized sound. Supports flexible duration from 3 to 15 seconds.

Why Choose This?

V3.0 quality at Standard pricing Strong visual quality and motion coherence at a fraction of Pro tier cost.
Flexible duration Generate videos from 3 to 15 seconds to match your scene needs.
Start-end frame guidance Optional end image for controlled transitions between two frames.
Sound generation Optional synchronized sound effects generated alongside the video.
Negative prompt support Specify what you don't want in the video for more precise control over the output.
Multi-prompt and element list support Chain prompt segments for scene transitions and lock in specific visual elements for consistency.
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	$0.252	$0.378
5s	$0.420	$0.630
10s	$0.840	$1.260
15s	$1.260	$1.890

Billing Rules

Base rate: $0.42 per 5 seconds ($0.084 per second)
Sound surcharge: ×1.5 when sound is enabled
Duration range: 3–15 seconds

Best Use Cases

Product Animation — Bring product photos to life with dynamic motion.
Social Media Content — Create engaging short-form videos from still images.
Scene Transitions — Use start and end frames for smooth cinematic transitions.
Character Animation — Animate portraits, illustrations, or concept art.
Budget-Friendly Production — High-quality image-to-video at accessible pricing.

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 Pro Image-to-Video — Maximum quality with V3.0 Pro tier.
Kling V3.0 Std Text-to-Video — Generate videos from text prompts at Standard pricing.
Kling Video O3 Pro Image-to-Video — Latest O3 generation with premium quality.

Kling v3.0 Std Image To Video API — Quick start

Grab a WaveSpeedAI API key, then call POST https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/kwaivgi/kling-v3.0-std/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 Std Image To Video below.

HTTP example

# Submit the prediction
curl -X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/kwaivgi/kling-v3.0-std/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-std/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-std/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 Std Image To Video API — Frequently asked questions

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

Kling v3.0 Std Image To Video is a Kuaishou model for video generation from images, exposed as a REST API on WaveSpeedAI. Kling 3.0 Standard delivers high-quality 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 Std 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-std-image-to-video.

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

Kling v3.0 Std Image To Video starts at $0.42 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 Std 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-std-image-to-video.

How long does Kling v3.0 Std Image To Video take to generate?

Average end-to-end generation time on WaveSpeedAI is around 3347 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 Std 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 Std Image-to-Video

Why Choose This?

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How to Use

Pricing

Billing Rules

Best Use Cases

Pro Tips

Notes

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