Kling 2.6 API / Advanced video generation with native audio generation API
Released by Kuaishou, Kling 2.6 is an exceptional AI video generation model, featuring native audio generation for unprecedented audiovisual realism. Access the Kling 2.6 API via PiAPIto create high-fidelity videos today!
Kling 2.6 API Pricing
Pay-as-you-go access through PiAPI.
Kling 2.6 Standard - 5sStandard
$0.20 /generation
- The output will be 5 seconds long and processed under standard mode.
Kling 2.6 Pro - 5sPro
$0.33 /generation
- The output will be 5 seconds long and processed under professional mode.
Ready to get started with Kling 2.6 API?
Features
Capabilities from the production model page.
Native Audio Capability
By aligning semantics of sounds and dynamic visuals, Kling 2.6 API supports natural voice generation in Chinese and English, action sound effects and environmental ambience sounds.
Enhanced Semantic Understanding
Kling 2.6 API features an enhanced semantic understanding of textual descriptions, spoken languages, and intricate storylines.
Audio-visual Synchronization
Kling Video 2.6 API provides frame-level alignment between visual motion and audio rhythms for consistent audiovisual coherence.
Precise generation and control of generated video
Kling 2.6 AI API supports configurable video duration and aspect ratio, with the ability to generate up to 4 videos in a single request.
T2V and I2V Generation
Kling 2.6 API supports both text-to-video (T2V) and image-to-video (I2V) generation for flexible video creation workflows.
Asynchronous API Calls
Our API is designed to be called asynchronously with callback function, so that users can submit tasks and be notified upon their completion, avoiding program interruptions.
Get started
Create your API key
Sign up and grab an API key from the PiAPI workspace — free credits are included on sign-up.
Top up credits
Add credits on the billing page when you are ready to scale beyond the free tier.
Call the API
POST your first task following the API docs, then poll the task until the result is ready.
Iterate in the playground
Prototype prompts and settings in the the playground above before wiring them into your product.
curl -X POST 'https://api.piapi.ai/api/v1/task' \
-H 'X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{
"model": "kling",
"task_type": "video_generation",
"input": {
"prompt": "White egrets fly over the vast paddy fields",
"version": "2.6",
"mode": "std",
"duration": 5,
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"enable_audio": false
}
}'
# → { "task_id": "9d5a…", "status": "pending" }curl 'https://api.piapi.ai/api/v1/task/{task_id}' \
-H 'X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY'
# poll until status = completed
{
"data": {
"status": "completed",
"output": {
"video_url": "https://img.theapi.app/ephemeral/…"
}
}
}$ npm install -g piapi-cli $ piapi run kling-2-6 \ prompt="White egrets fly over the vast paddy fields" \ version=2.6 \ mode=std \ duration=5 \ aspect_ratio=16:9 \ enable_audio=false ✓ Task completed! https://img.theapi.app/ephemeral/…
Frequently asked questions
What is Kling 2.6?
Kling Video 2.6is the latest version of the Kling AI video generation model developed by Kuaishou. It features native audio generation, improved video quality, better temporal consistency, and enhanced visual performance compared to previous versions.
How do I access Kling 2.6 via API?
Use PiAPI's Kling 2.6 AI API endpoints to submit prompts and receive generated videos. The API supports text-to-video and image-to-video. You can also explore more video editing capabilities with Kling AI API.
What makes Kling 2.6 different from other Kling versions?
Kling Video 2.6 AI offers native audio generation that previous Kling modelsdid not, along with enhanced video quality featuring improved temporal consistency, sharper visuals, more realistic motion, and better prompt adherence for overall video generation performance.
Can I control duration and resolution?
Yes, you can control the duration (5s or 10s) for our Kling 2.6 API along with various aspect ratios for different use cases.
Is Kling 2.6 free?
You will receive free credits upon sign up to use in our PiAPI workspace.
How much does Kling 2.6 API cost?
Our Kling 2.6 API costs $0.20 for a 5 seconds video under standard mode and $0.33 for a 5 seconds video under professional mode.
Is Kling 2.6 suitable for production use?
Yes, Kling 2.6 API is designed for production use. Many teams use it for content creation, social media, advertising, and creative projects. The API supports asynchronous calls for scalable workflows.
Does Kling 2.6 support motion control?
Yes, we do support Kling 2.6 motion control. Come experience motion control AI with Kling 2.6 today!
Can I generate NSFW content using Kling 2.6 API?
Please refer to our NSFW policyfor more information and follow the guidelines.
Are there refunds?
No, we do not offer refunds. But when you first sign up for an account on PiAPI's Workspace, you are given free credits to try our playground and our API (specifically the Pay-as-you-go service) before making payments!
How can I get in touch with your team?
Please email us at support@piapi.ai - we'd love to talk more regarding our product offering!
More questions? See the API docs.
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