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Kling 2.5 API: Migration Guide

Kling 2.5 is no longer available on the Magic Hour API. Requests for kling-2.5 now run on Kling 2.6 — same image-to-video endpoint, no GPU setup required.

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Add motion-heavy AI video 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-2.5 model.
3
Get Results & Scale
Receive the generated video via response or webhook. Deploy to production — infrastructure scales automatically.
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Code Examples

Kling 2.6 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("MAGIC_HOUR_API_KEY"))
res = client.v1.image_to_video.generate(
    assets={"image_file_path": "/path/to/first-frame.png"},
    end_seconds=5,
    model="kling-2.5",
    name="Kling 2.5 Video",
    resolution="720p",
    style={"prompt": "A cinematic dolly zoom through a neon city at night"},
)
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Kling 2.5 API: Migration Guide Pricing

Subscription plans for standard usage.

Need usage-based billing?

Email us or message us in Intercom for monthly billing with graduated volume discounts.

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See how developers use the Kling 2.6 API to power real products.

Action & Sports Content
Generate dynamic action sequences, sports highlights, and motion-heavy social content.
Ad Creative Iteration
Rapidly iterate on motion-driven ad concepts at lower cost before scaling to production.
Content Automation
Power video pipelines with reliable motion quality and predictable cost per clip.
E-Commerce Product Demos
Create product videos with natural motion and camera movement at scale.
Social Media Clips
Generate engaging action content for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts with smooth motion.
Game & App Marketing
Create dynamic promotional content with action sequences and controlled camera work.
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Try Kling 2.6 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 2.5 API — Frequently Asked Questions

Kling 2.5 is Kuaishou's earlier video model. It is no longer available on the Magic Hour API; requests for kling-2.5 now run on Kling 2.6, which we recommend for new integrations.

Kling 2.5 is more cost-efficient and particularly strong for motion-heavy content and action sequences. Kling 3.0 offers better character control, multi-shot storytelling, and a higher ceiling with 4k and native audio.

Kling 2.5 generates videos up to 10 seconds per request.

720p and 1080p in 9:16, 16:9, and 1:1 aspect ratios.

Yes. Kling 2.5 supports native audio generation synchronized with video.

Magic Hour offers subscription plans starting at $19/month (Creator), $39/month (Pro), and $99/month (Business), each including a monthly credit allotment. Credits are consumed per generation based on output length and model. One-time credit packs add credits without a subscription. Usage-based billing with graduated volume discounts is available by request. A free tier with credits is available on signup — no credit card required.

Official SDKs for Python, Node.js, Go, and Rust. All open source on GitHub with full TypeScript support.

Paid subscriptions and credit-pack purchases include commercial-use rights and support non-watermarked outputs for production and commercial delivery.

Sign up at magichour.ai/developer — no credit card required. You'll receive free credits and an API key immediately. The key works across all Magic Hour API endpoints including Kling 2.5. Start making API calls in minutes using our Python, Node.js, Go, or Rust SDKs.

New accounts get free credits to test supported free-tier API endpoints. Some models and resolutions require a paid plan; check the current endpoint page and pricing before integrating.

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