Kling is a text-to-video and image-to-video generation platform powered by artificial intelligence, developed by the China-based technology company Kuaishou Technology. It enables users to produce short video and image content using multimodal inputs such as text, images, video clips, audio, and motion data. The platform is designed for individual users and professional developers or content creators.

Development and Release Timeline

The initial version of Kling was introduced in June 2024. Subsequent releases included Kling AI 1.6 in December 2024 and Kling AI 2.0 Master Edition in April 2025. Each version improved production capacity, resolution, motion accuracy, and editing flexibility.

Technological Infrastructure and Features

1.DiT-Based Model: Kling AI is built upon the Denoising Diffusion Transformer (DiT) architecture, a type of diffusion model that combines artificial neural networks with time-based noise reduction processes. This places it in the same category as models like OpenAI’s Sora and Google’s Veo 2.

2.DeepSeek-R1 Integration: Integrated in March 2025, the DeepSeek-R1 model allows users to craft text prompts more efficiently and participate more productively in the video generation process. This capability is supported by a component called the “Inspiration Word Bank,” which facilitates the definition of scene composition, camera angles, lighting levels, and atmosphere.

3.MVL – Multimodal Visual Language: Introduced with Kling AI 2.0, MVL (Multimodal Visual Language) is an interactive framework composed of two submodules:

• TXT: Pure text-based generation
• MMW: A system that processes visual, audio, video, and motion data as linguistic tokens, enabling the AI to interpret them semantically
• Through this framework, users can guide the generation process not only via text but also using images, clips, and sound.

Version Progression and Technical Comparison

• Kling AI 1.0 (June 2024): Initial public release featuring basic text-to-video capabilities
• Kling AI 1.6 (December 2024): Enhanced motion quality, semantic alignment, and resolution improvements
• Kling AI 2.0 (April 2025): Includes MVL, multimodal editing, Kolors 2.0, and expanded API capabilities
• Kling AI 2.0 Master (April 2025): Introduces 60+ style transformations, object insertion/removal in videos, and aesthetic enhancements

Visual and Video Generation Features

Image Generation Features

1. Style transfer for stylized images
2. Partial redrawing (inpainting)
3. Image completion (outpainting)
4. Semantic-preserving visual modification

Video Generation Features

1. Maximum duration: 10 seconds
2. Current resolution: 720p (1080p support planned)
3. Input types: Text, images, video clips, audio, motion vectors
4. Customization options: Camera movement, lighting, atmosphere, visual style, object control

Use Cases

• Advertising: Generation of targeted video campaigns
• Film & Television: Scene previews, storyboarding, animation prototypes
• Educational Technologies: Visual instructional content creation
• E-commerce and Marketing: Automated product promotion videos
• Media and Publishing: News visualizations and fast production of short-form content

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Corporate Partnerships and API Usage

Kling AI provides enterprise-level API solutions and, as of April 2025, has facilitated the generation of over 40 million videos and 12 million images by more than 15,000 developers. Key partners include:

• Xiaomi
• Amazon Web Services
• Alibaba Cloud
• Freepik
• BlueFocus

Ecosystem and Initiatives

Through its NextGen program, Kuaishou offers funding, promotion, and intellectual property protection for AIGC (AI-Generated Content) creators. The program supports collaborative short film projects with content creators worldwide.

User Statistics and Content Output

As of April 2025:

• 22 million users
• Over 40 million videos generated
• Over 12 million images created
• 85% of videos are generated from image-based inputs

Platform Access

• Web Interface: https://klingai.com
• Mobile Application: Available via App Store and Google Play
• Languages Supported: Chinese and English
• Usage Model: Subscription-based, with both individual and enterprise plans

Technical Evaluation and Comparisons

According to Arena ELO benchmark scores in March 2025, Kling AI 2.0 Master Edition outperformed Google Veo 2 and Pika Art in semantic responsiveness, motion quality, and visual fidelity. In image generation, it demonstrated competitive performance against models like Midjourney V7, FLUX 1.1 Pro, and Reve.