Kling is one of the best-known video model families, developed by Kuaishou. Kling 4.0 is the fourth generation: a single generation produces a 5, 10 or 15-second clip, 720p or 1080p resolution at the same price, and sound that the model creates together with the picture. The camera moves smoothly like in a movie — push-ins, flyovers, tracking shots following the subject — while fabric, water and hair behave convincingly.
Kling 4.0 works in both modes. "Photo to video" brings a picture to life while keeping the frame's composition. "Text to video" shoots a scene from scratch in 16:9, 9:16 or 1:1 format.
The previous generation is still available too. Kling 3 animates photos in 720p, with optional sound — skip the sound for a cheaper clip. Kling 3 Pro shoots straight from text in 1080p. If you need a fast, budget-friendly result, try MiniMax H3 Turbo, and for portraits with lifelike facial expressions, try MiniMax H3.