# Kling v2.6

> Kling 2.6 Pro: Top-tier image-to-video with cinematic visuals, fluid motion, and native audio generation

- **Provider**: replicate
- **Model ID**: kwaivgi/kling-v2.6
- **Category**: video_generation
- **Credits**: 1630 per request
- **Pricing Type**: input_based

## API Endpoint

Base URL: https://api.core.today/v1

### Create Prediction
POST /predictions

### Get Status
GET /predictions/{job_id}

### Cancel
DELETE /predictions/{job_id}

## Authentication

Header: `X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY`

## Input Parameters

- `duration` (integer, optional): Duration of the video in seconds (Default: `5`; Options: `5`, `10`)
- `aspect_ratio` (string, optional): Aspect ratio of the video. Ignored if start_image is provided. (Default: `16:9`; Options: `16:9`, `9:16`, `1:1`)
- `generate_audio` (boolean, optional): Generate audio for the video. When enabled, the model will create synchronized audio based on the video content. (Default: `True`)
- `prompt` (string, **required**): Text prompt for video generation
- `negative_prompt` (string, optional): Things you do not want to see in the video (Default: ``)
- `start_image` (string, optional): First frame of the video

## Example Request

```json
{
  "model": "kwaivgi/kling-v2.6",
  "input": {
    "duration": 5,
    "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
    "generate_audio": true,
    "prompt": "A cinematic, low-angle tracking shot follows a cyclist from behind as they weave through busy New York City traffic. The camera then smoothly orbits around to the front, capturing the cyclist's determined expression. The cyclist is a young man with a mustache, wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts, white socks, and a blue baseball cap. He is riding a sleek black fixed-gear bicycle. The city streets are filled with iconic yellow taxis and various modern cars, with towering skyscrapers lining the background. Bright, natural sunlight creates sharp contrasts and highlights, enhancing the fast-paced, urban atmosphere. The motion is fluid and dynamic, emphasizing the speed and agility of the cyclist amidst the metropolitan chaos.",
    "negative_prompt": ""
  }
}
```

## Response Format

```json
{
  "job_id": "abc123",
  "status": "pending",
  "provider": "replicate",
  "model": "black-forest-labs/flux-schnell",
  "created_at": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z",
  "result": null,
  "error": null
}
```

Status values: `pending`, `processing`, `completed`, `failed`, `cancelled`

## Usage Flow

1. POST /predictions with model and input → receive job_id
2. Poll GET /predictions/{job_id} until status is `completed` or `failed`
3. Result contains output URL(s) or data

## Output Type

url

## Tags

kwaivgi, kling, video-generation, image-to-video, native-audio, cinematic

## Documentation

https://replicate.com/kwaivgi/kling-v2.6