Kling 2.1
4 modes on this page
Kling 2.1 turns a text prompt into a video clip. Pick a mode, write the prompt, run it in the studio.
Input
FormMode
Prompt*
Image Url*
Duration
Result
PreviewMotion preview, not Kling 2.1 output
$1.4 per video·~90s
What Kling 2.1 is for
Kling 2.1 from Kuaishou turns a written prompt into a short video clip. Runtime is about 90 seconds and compute is $1.4 per video. Modes on this page: 2.1 Standard (Image to Video), 2.1 Pro (Image to Video), 2.1 Master (Image to Video), and 2.1 Master (Text to Video). It is a clip generator, not a full training-video editor.
Kling 2.1 is billed in Knowlify credits at the compute cost ($1.4 per video). A typical run is about 90 seconds. Published rate: For 5s video your request will cost $1.40. For every aditional second you will be charged $0.28.
Pick Kling 2.1 for text to video at $1.4 per video and ~90s. Compare it with Kling 1 5, Kling 2, Kling 2.5 on the related cards below if you need a different look, speed, or input type.
How to use Kling 2.1
- 1. Upload the still Kling 2.1 should start from, then write the change or motion in Input.
- 2. Run it. The prompt and file hand off to the Knowlify studio, where Kling 2.1 generates.
- 3. Stay in the studio if you want that frame or clip inside a longer narrated video.
What you need
- A prompt that names the subject, camera move, and lighting.
- A source still (PNG or JPG) for the model to start from.
- Aspect Ratio (16:9, 9:16, 1:1).
- Duration (5, 10).
Example prompt
a storm chaser facing a tornado, wheat field, tiny figure, painterly concept art, volumetric light, no text, no watermark, no UI, slow cinematic camera move, natural motion
Frequently asked questions
How do I run Kling 2.1?
Run Kling 2.1 on Knowlify at /generate/kling-2-1. This page has 4 modes in one dropdown. Write the prompt on this page and it opens in the studio, where Kling 2.1 generates a short clip. The same studio also turns documents into full narrated videos.
Where can I use Kling 2.1 online?
On Knowlify (Kuaishou's model, knowlify.com/generate/kling-2-1). You do not need a separate playground. Kling 2.1 runs in the studio next to document-to-video.
Can I make a longer video with Kling 2.1?
Kling 2.1 itself produces a short clip. On Knowlify you can take that output, or skip it and upload a document, and generate a full narrated video with a script you can edit.
What do I need to run Kling 2.1?
A prompt and a source still. Kling 2.1 will not invent the starting frame for you on this mode.
How long does Kling 2.1 take?
Plan on about 90 seconds for a typical run, then whatever queue time the studio has. Video models sit at the high end of that range.
Does Kling 2.1 have more than one mode?
Yes. This page has 4 modes: 2.1 Standard (Image to Video), 2.1 Pro (Image to Video), 2.1 Master (Image to Video), and 2.1 Master (Text to Video). Switch them in the Mode dropdown instead of opening a new URL.
What does Kling 2.1 Master cost?
For 5s video your request will cost $1.40. For every aditional second you will be charged $0.28. Knowlify charges this as credits, at the compute cost.
What is Kling 2.1 Master best for?
Kling 2.1 Master: The premium endpoint for Kling 2.1, designed for top-tier text-to-video generation with unparalleled motion fluidity, cinematic visuals, and exceptional prompt precision. It turns a text prompt into a video clip.
Do I need an account to use Kling 2.1 Master?
Yes. Kling 2.1 Master runs in the Knowlify studio, which needs a free account. Anything you type on this page comes with you.