Kling 1.6 API for Developers
Kling 1.6 API
Generate reliable AI videos with Kling 1.6 via API. Smooth motion, dependable short clips, and simpler workflows — no GPU setup required.
Free to start
No watermarks on paid plans
Subscription or usage-based
Auto-scaling
Black dress
Train window
Dance stage
Underworld
White tank
Action scene
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Everything You Need to Ship Kling 1.6
Dependable video generation with smooth motion and long duration.
Smooth Motion
Dependable motion quality with natural transitions and stable camera movement.
Long Duration
Generate videos up to 60 seconds — one of the longest available durations.
Simple Workflows
Straightforward text-to-video and image-to-video without complex parameter tuning.
1080p Output
Support for 720p and 1080p resolution at standard quality.
Auto-Scaling Infrastructure
Scales compute to match demand automatically. No GPU provisioning or cold starts.
Commercial-Ready
Paid plans support non-watermarked outputs with commercial licensing for production delivery.
Integrate in 3 Steps
Add reliable AI video generation to your app in minutes.
1
Get Your API Key
Sign up free and generate an API key from the Developer dashboard. You get free credits to start.
2
Send Your Request
Pass a text prompt or reference image to the image-to-video endpoint and select the kling-1.6 model.
3
Get Results & Scale
Receive the generated video via response or webhook. Deploy to production — infrastructure scales automatically.
Code Examples
Kling 1.6 in a few lines of code. Install an SDK or use the REST API directly.
from magic_hour import Client
from os import getenv
client = Client(token=getenv("API_TOKEN"))
res = client.v1.image_to_video.generate(
assets={"image_file_path": "/path/to/first-frame.png"},
end_seconds=10,
model="kling-1.6",
name="Kling 1.6 Video",
resolution="1080p",
style={"prompt": "A cinematic dolly zoom through a neon city at night"},
)SDKs for Every Stack
Official open-source SDKs with full TypeScript/type support. Install and start building.
Kling 1.6 API Pricing
Subscription plans for standard usage.
Prefer usage-based pricing?
Email us or message us in Intercom and we will set up your usage-based pricing.
API Calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your API costs.
Tier
Estimated monthly cost
$1.73
Based on 24 FPS
Built for Builders
See how developers use the Kling 1.6 API to power real products.
Content Automation
Reliable batch video generation for editorial and social media pipelines.
Simple Product Videos
Create straightforward product demonstrations with smooth, predictable motion.
Social Media Clips
Generate dependable short-form content without complex prompt engineering.
Background & Ambient
Create ambient scenes, backgrounds, and environmental content with stable motion.
Template-Based Workflows
Power template-driven video creation with predictable, consistent results.
Training & Onboarding
Generate simple explainer and training content with reliable visual quality.
Try before integrating
Try Kling 1.6 Free — No Code Required
Test quality first with the free tool, then plug the same output quality into your app with the API when you are ready.
Kling 1.6 API — Frequently Asked Questions
Magic Hour's Kling 1.6 API lets developers generate AI videos using Kuaishou's Kling 1.6 model via REST API with SDKs for Python, Node.js, Go, and Rust.
Kling 1.6 is the legacy version — dependable for simpler workflows and smooth motion. Kling 3.0 adds character control, multi-shot storytelling, and native audio.
Up to 60 seconds per request.
No. Kling 1.6 does not generate native audio. Add audio in post-production.
60 credits per second of generated video.
720p and 1080p in 9:16, 16:9, and 1:1 aspect ratios.
Use Kling 1.6 for simpler workflows that need reliable motion and longer duration. Use Kling 3.0 or 2.5 when you need character control, audio, or action sequences.
Official SDKs for Python, Node.js, Go, and Rust.