Kling 1.6 Elements

Name: KwaiVGI Kling 1.6 Elements
Price: 0.49 USD
Availability: InStock
Author: KwaiVGI

kwaivgi/kling-video/1.6/pro/elements

Kling Video 1.6 Pro by KwaiVGI - animate still images into dynamic videos with AI. Transform photos into cinematic clips with natural motion, camera movement, and optional audio generation.

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Base price: $0.49USD / run
Execution: async
Model type: video
Input fields: 4

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Input

Prompt(string)

Aspect Ratio(string)

The aspect ratio of the generated image. Allowed values: 21:9, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 1:1, 4:5, 3:4, 2:3, 9:16.

Duration(integer)

The duration of the generated video in seconds Allowed values: 5, 10.

Input Image Urls(array)

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PNG, JPEG, WebP, or GIF · 20 MiB maximum each

List of image URLs to use for video generation. Supports up to 4 images.

OutputReady

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Complete the inputs, then click Run.

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Specifications

Pricing

Base price: $0.49 / run

Context & modalities

Input: Schema-defined
Output: video

Capabilities

Chat: Not supported
Vision: Not supported
Reasoning: Not supported
Structured output: Not supported
Function calling: Not supported
Audio input: Not supported

Access

Provider: KwaiVGI
Model ID: kwaivgi/kling-video/1.6/pro/elements
Execution: async
Base URL: https://api.sandbase.ai
API: Unified Run API
Endpoint: /v1/run

API README

Kling 1.6 Pro Elements

elements in the Kling Video lineup is built to combine recurring referenced elements into a new moving composition. The kling video 1.6 pro elements configuration combines that transformation with the quality and motion profile represented by this exact model version, so teams can choose it deliberately among adjacent family variants. It is useful when the input already establishes part of the creative intent and the model must supply a polished result rather than a generic media conversion, with subject identity, scene logic, visual hierarchy, and the delivery goal kept explicit.

For production work with kwaivgi/kling-video/1.6/pro/elements, begin with the non-negotiable content, then describe the desired change, framing, action, atmosphere, and finishing cues in that order. Separate what must remain recognizable from what may vary, and prefer concrete nouns and observable actions over abstract praise. That structure makes outputs easier to compare across storyboard passes, campaign variants, catalog assets, and other repeatable creative pipelines.

Highlights

Multi-element visual grounding. Uses supplied references as recognizable ingredients in a new moving scene.

Identity-aware composition. Coordinates recurring characters or objects beyond text-only approximation.

Interaction synthesis. Creates motion and spatial relationships instead of static cutout placement.

kling video 1.6 pro elements consistent asset animation. Preserves important appearance cues while the subjects move. This is the defining creative strength of the kling video 1.6 pro elements configuration.

Pricing

Duration	Price per generated clip
5 seconds	$0.4900
10 seconds	$0.9800

Billing follows (params.duration ?? 5) * 0.098: multiply generated seconds by the $0.0980 per-second rate.

When to Use

✅ Good fit	❌ Consider alternatives
The model's named workflow matches the source material and intended output	A different input modality or model route is required
A managed asynchronous result is suitable for the production pipeline	A synchronous, interactive editor is essential
The documented controls cover the required duration, framing, or format	The project needs controls outside this endpoint's schema
Creative iteration benefits from a repeatable request structure	Exact deterministic pixels, frames, geometry, or samples are mandatory
A finished downloadable media asset is the desired deliverable	Editable source layers or a native project file are required

Prompt Guide

For generation, state the intended result first, then add the subject or source treatment, progression, style, and delivery constraints. Keep one creative variable per phrase, use the documented field names for controls, and change one setting at a time when comparing results.

{
  "aspect_ratio": "21:9",
  "duration": 5,
  "prompt": "A cute girl and a baby cow sleeping together on a bed"
}

Technical Specs

Spec	Value
Model ID	`kwaivgi/kling-video/1.6/pro/elements`
Inputs	aspect_ratio, duration, input_image_urls, prompt
Required inputs	prompt
Output fields	content_type, url
Execution	Async (submit, then poll for result)
Duration	5 / 10
Aspect Ratio	21:9 / 16:9 / 3:2 / 4:3 / 5:4 / 1:1 / 4:5 / 3:4 / 2:3 / 9:16

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Unified Run API endpoint

https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run

Model ID

kwaivgi/kling-video/1.6/pro/elements

# The quoted heredoc keeps Unicode and shell metacharacters unchanged.
result=$(curl --fail-with-body --silent \
  -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  --data-binary @- <<'SANDBASE_JSON'
{
  "model": "kwaivgi/kling-video/1.6/pro/elements",
  "prompt": "A cute girl and a baby cow sleeping together on a bed",
  "duration": 5,
  "input_image_urls": [
    "https://static.sandbase.ai/examples/kwaivgi/kling-video/1.6/pro/elements/input_input_image_urls_0.jpeg",
    "https://static.sandbase.ai/examples/kwaivgi/kling-video/1.6/pro/elements/input_input_image_urls_1.png"
  ]
}
SANDBASE_JSON
)
run_id=$(printf '%s' "$result" | jq -r .id)
for attempt in $(seq 1 120); do
  status=$(printf '%s' "$result" | jq -r .status)
  case "$status" in completed|failed|timeout) break ;; esac
  sleep 2
  result=$(curl --fail-with-body --silent \
    -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
    "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run/$run_id")
done
status=$(printf '%s' "$result" | jq -r .status)
[ "$status" = completed ] || { echo "Generation ended: $status" >&2; exit 1; }
printf '%s\n' "$result"

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Questions

FAQ

How do I call KwaiVGI Kling 1.6 Elements through SandBase?

Create a SandBase API key, then send requests with the model ID "kwaivgi/kling-video/1.6/pro/elements" to Unified Run API (/v1/run) at https://api.sandbase.ai. The request examples on this page show the exact payload.

Do I need a separate KwaiVGI account?

No. One SandBase API key and balance gives you access to KwaiVGI Kling 1.6 Elements and the other models in the catalog; you do not need to sign up with KwaiVGI separately.