Kling V2.6 Image to Video API

kwaivgi/kling-v2.6/image-to-video

Kling 2.6 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.

Examples

Kling V2.6 Image to Video API example 1

Parameters

NameTypeDefaultConstraintsDescription
image *Imageimage_upload0–1 itemsSupported image formats:.jpg /.jpeg /.png The size of the image file should not exceed 10MB, the width and height of the image should be no less than 300px, and the aspect ratio of the image should be between 1:2.5 and 2.5:1
prompt *Prompttextarea≤ 5000 charsThe positive prompt for the generation.
negative_promptNegative Prompttextarea≤ 5000 charsThe negative prompt for the generation.
end_imageEnd Imageimage_upload0–1 itemsURL of the ending image.
resolutionGeneration Modeselect720P720P | 1080P
durationDurationslider53 ~ 15 · step 1The duration of the generated media in seconds.
soundSoundbooleanfalseWhether sound is generated simultaneously when generating a video. When enabling sound, use 1080P resolution (sound is not supported at 720P standard mode).
cfg_scaleCfg Scalenumber0.5Flexibility in video generation; The higher the value, the lower the model’s degree of flexibility, and the stronger the relevance to the user’s prompt.
multi_shotMulti ShotbooleanWhether to generate multi-shot video When true: the prompt parameter is invalid. When false: the shot_type and multi_prompt parameters are invalid
shot_typeShot Typeselectcustomize | intelligenceShot type for the generation.
multi_promptMulti Promptarray<object>List of multi-prompt elements for the generation.
durationDurationnumber5The duration of this shot in seconds.
promptPrompttextThe prompt for this shot.

API

Call this model through one unified REST API. Get a key on the API Keys page.

cURL
# 1) Submit — returns { "task_uuid": "..." }
curl -X POST "https://www.namifusion.com/api/v1/marketplace/run/kwaivgi/kling-v2.6/image-to-video" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "input": {
    "image": [
      "https://assets-public.namifusion.com/uploads/images/2026-05-13/d9b25e55e48d.png"
    ],
    "prompt": "A cinematic video of a serene mountain lake at sunrise with soft golden light, gentle water ripples, and a tranquil atmosphere.",
    "negative_prompt": "Avoid low resolution, harsh lighting, or overly dark scenes.",
    "end_image": [
      "https://assets-public.namifusion.com/uploads/images/2026-05-13/93acbbe3763a.png"
    ],
    "resolution": "1080P",
    "duration": 10,
    "sound": true,
    "cfg_scale": 0.7,
    "shot_type": "intelligence"
  }
}'

# 2) Poll until status is "completed", then read the output URLs
curl "https://www.namifusion.com/api/v1/marketplace/run/tasks/TASK_UUID" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
Python
import time, requests

API_KEY = "YOUR_API_KEY"
HEADERS = {"Authorization": f"Bearer {API_KEY}"}

# 1) Submit
resp = requests.post(
    "https://www.namifusion.com/api/v1/marketplace/run/kwaivgi/kling-v2.6/image-to-video",
    headers=HEADERS,
    json={
        "input": {
            "image": [
                "https://assets-public.namifusion.com/uploads/images/2026-05-13/d9b25e55e48d.png"
            ],
            "prompt": "A cinematic video of a serene mountain lake at sunrise with soft golden light, gentle water ripples, and a tranquil atmosphere.",
            "negative_prompt": "Avoid low resolution, harsh lighting, or overly dark scenes.",
            "end_image": [
                "https://assets-public.namifusion.com/uploads/images/2026-05-13/93acbbe3763a.png"
            ],
            "resolution": "1080P",
            "duration": 10,
            "sound": True,
            "cfg_scale": 0.7,
            "shot_type": "intelligence"
        }
    },
)
resp.raise_for_status()  # 401/402/429/5xx stop here instead of polling a bad task
task = resp.json()

# 2) Poll until a terminal state (completed / failed / cancelled).
#    This model is allowed up to 300s server-side.
deadline = time.time() + 360
while task.get("status") not in ("completed", "failed", "cancelled"):
    if time.time() > deadline:
        raise TimeoutError(f"still {task.get('status')} — keep the task_uuid and poll later")
    time.sleep(3)
    poll = requests.get(f"https://www.namifusion.com/api/v1/marketplace/run/tasks/{task['task_uuid']}", headers=HEADERS)
    poll.raise_for_status()
    task = poll.json()

print(task["status"], task.get("output"))
JavaScript
const API_KEY = "YOUR_API_KEY";
const HEADERS = { Authorization: `Bearer ${API_KEY}` };

// 1) Submit
const resp = await fetch("https://www.namifusion.com/api/v1/marketplace/run/kwaivgi/kling-v2.6/image-to-video", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: { ...HEADERS, "Content-Type": "application/json" },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    "input": {
      "image": [
        "https://assets-public.namifusion.com/uploads/images/2026-05-13/d9b25e55e48d.png"
      ],
      "prompt": "A cinematic video of a serene mountain lake at sunrise with soft golden light, gentle water ripples, and a tranquil atmosphere.",
      "negative_prompt": "Avoid low resolution, harsh lighting, or overly dark scenes.",
      "end_image": [
        "https://assets-public.namifusion.com/uploads/images/2026-05-13/93acbbe3763a.png"
      ],
      "resolution": "1080P",
      "duration": 10,
      "sound": true,
      "cfg_scale": 0.7,
      "shot_type": "intelligence"
    }
  }),
});
if (!resp.ok) throw new Error(`submit failed: ${resp.status} ${await resp.text()}`);
let task = await resp.json();

// 2) Poll until a terminal state (completed / failed / cancelled).
//    This model is allowed up to 300s server-side.
const deadline = Date.now() + 360 * 1000;
while (!["completed", "failed", "cancelled"].includes(task.status)) {
  if (Date.now() > deadline) throw new Error(`still ${task.status} — keep the task_uuid and poll later`);
  await new Promise((r) => setTimeout(r, 3000));
  const poll = await fetch(`https://www.namifusion.com/api/v1/marketplace/run/tasks/${task.task_uuid}`, { headers: HEADERS });
  if (!poll.ok) throw new Error(`poll failed: ${poll.status}`);
  task = await poll.json();
}

console.log(task.status, task.output);

Documentation

Kling V2.6 Image-to-Video

High-quality image-to-video generation with synchronized audio and cinematic visuals

Kling V2.6 is a cutting-edge model designed for seamless image-to-video generation. It combines smooth motion, cinematic visuals, accurate prompt adherence, and synchronized audio to produce ready-to-share clips. With no cold starts and affordable pricing, this model is ideal for developers and creators looking for efficient and high-quality video generation.


🚀 Key Features

  • Audio-Video Co-Generation: Simultaneously generates visuals and soundtracks, eliminating the need for post-production audio syncing.
  • Prompt Accuracy: Adheres closely to user-defined prompts for precise scene motion, camera moves, and audio integration.
  • Start and End Frame Support: Allows users to define both starting and optional ending frames for controlled animation.
  • Voice Customization: Supports custom voices via voice_list for character-specific audio.
  • Physics-Aware Motion: Generates smooth and natural motion that feels coherent and realistic.
  • Built-in Prompt Enhancer: Automatically refines prompts for improved video generation results.

🛠️ Technical Specifications

ParameterTypeDefaultRange/OptionsDescription
imagestring-.jpg, .jpeg, .pngStarting frame for animation. Max size: 10MB; Min dimensions: 300px; Aspect ratio: 1:2.5 to 2.5:1.
promptstring--Positive prompt describing scene motion, camera moves, and audio.
negative_promptstring--Elements to avoid in visuals and audio.
end_imagestring--Optional ending frame to guide animation.
cfg_scalenumber0.50.00 ~ 1.00Guidance strength. Higher values result in stricter adherence to prompts.
soundbooleantruetrue, falseEnable audio-video co-generation.
voice_listarray--List of tones for custom character audio.
durationinteger55, 10Duration of the generated video in seconds.

💰 Pricing

Attribute720P1080P
Silent0.04200.0700
With Sound0.1400

💡 Best Use Cases

  • Promo Videos: Create launch videos with native-sounding, character-synced voiceovers.
  • Storytelling: Generate short clips with perfectly integrated visuals, motion, and sound.
  • Product Explainers: Deliver clear visuals with natural narration for marketing or tutorials.
  • Social Content: Produce cinematic posts with immersive ambience and sound effects.
  • Animated Scenes: Bring still images to life with coherent motion and audio.

🔗 Related Models

  • Kling 2.6 Pro Text-to-Video: Generate videos directly from text prompts.
  • Vidu Q2 Pro Image-to-Video: Alternative model with background music support.

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