Kling 2.6
Kling 2.6 is a video generation model from Kling that supports both text-to-video and image-to-video creation.
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WaveSpeedText and image to video generation
Kling 2.6 (model ID: kling-video-v2.6-std) is a video generation model published by Kling and served through the Wavespeed provider on MindStudio. Released in December 2025, it supports two primary workflows: generating video from a text prompt and animating a still image into video. It accepts inputs including an image URL, a duration selector, and a negative prompt field for excluding unwanted content from the output.
Kling 2.6 is priced between $0.21 and $0.42 per generation, depending on the selected duration, and operates with a 10,000-token context window. The model is suited for creators and developers who need to produce short-form video clips from either descriptive text or existing imagery without managing infrastructure. Its negative prompt support gives users direct control over what the model should avoid generating, which is useful for iterative creative workflows.
What Kling 2.6 supports
Text to Video
Generates a video clip from a text description. Users provide a prompt and optional negative prompt to guide and constrain the output.
Image to Video
Animates a still image into a video clip by accepting an image URL as input alongside a text prompt.
Negative Prompt Control
Accepts a negative prompt input that instructs the model to exclude specified visual elements or styles from the generated video.
Duration Selection
Allows users to choose the output video duration via a select input, with pricing scaling between $0.21 and $0.42 based on the chosen length.
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Get Started FreeCommon questions about Kling 2.6
What types of inputs does Kling 2.6 accept?
Kling 2.6 accepts three inputs: an image URL (for image-to-video generation), a duration selector, and a text-based negative prompt. Text prompts for describing the desired video are also supported as part of the text-to-video workflow.
How much does it cost to generate a video with Kling 2.6?
Kling 2.6 is priced between $0.21 and $0.42 per generation. The exact cost depends on the duration selected for the output video.
What is the context window for Kling 2.6?
Kling 2.6 has a context window of 10,000 tokens.
When was Kling 2.6 released?
Kling 2.6 was released in December 2025 and was added to MindStudio in March 2026.
Can I use Kling 2.6 to animate an existing photo?
Yes. Kling 2.6 supports image-to-video generation. You provide an image URL as input, and the model animates it into a video clip, optionally guided by a negative prompt.
What people think about Kling 2.6
Community discussion around AI video generation models like Kling 2.6 has been largely positive, with users highlighting notable improvements in motion realism and subject coherence compared to earlier generations. The viral "Will Smith Eating Spaghetti" thread, which garnered over 5,000 upvotes, is frequently cited as a benchmark for measuring progress in video generation quality over time.
Users commonly raise concerns about occasional artifacts, unnatural motion in complex scenes, and limitations when generating videos with multiple interacting subjects. The model is frequently discussed in the context of creative and entertainment use cases, including short-form content, meme generation, and visual storytelling.
Parameters & options
Description of what to exclude from the video.
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