Kling AI
by Kuaishou Technology
Kling AI is a generative video and image creation platform developed by Kuaishou Technology. It turns text prompts and still images into generated video and offers editing and creative-production tools.
Why Abandoned
Kling AI's official website is available, and Kuaishou continued announcing model updates and reporting the product's commercial progress through 2025.
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- Confidence
- 98%
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📅 Timeline
Kling AI launched in China
Kuaishou introduced the Kling text-to-video model through the KwaiCut app, initially providing access in China through a waiting-list process.
Global web access launched
Kuaishou opened Kling AI's web service to users outside China, expanding access to the video-generation platform internationally.
Kling 1.6 released
Kuaishou announced Kling AI 1.6, an upgraded model for text-to-video and image-to-video generation, alongside new creative capabilities.
Kling AI 2.0 unveiled
Kuaishou introduced Kling AI 2.0 and the Kolors 2.0 image model, adding improved motion, semantic responsiveness, visual quality and multimodal editing workflows.
Commercial traction reported
Kuaishou reported that Kling AI had generated more than RMB 150 million in revenue since commercialization and had over 22 million users worldwide by April 2025.
🔄 Alternatives to Kling AI
Google Veo
🟢ActiveGoogle DeepMind’s family of generative video models creates and edits video from text, image, and video prompts. Newer versions add native audio generation and are available through Google products and Vertex AI.
Lumen5
🟢ActiveAI video creation platform that turns blog posts and articles into engaging videos.
Pika Labs
🟢ActiveAI video generation platform creating short videos from text and image prompts.
Runway ML
🟢ActiveAI creative suite for video editing, generation, and visual effects using generative AI.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kling AI?
Kling AI is Kuaishou Technology's generative AI platform for creating videos and images from text prompts, reference images and other creative inputs.
Who owns and develops Kling AI?
Kling AI is developed and operated by Kuaishou Technology, the Chinese technology company behind the Kuaishou and Kwai short-video platforms.
When was Kling AI launched?
Kling was publicly introduced in China on June 6, 2024. Its international web service became available in July 2024.
Can Kling AI turn images into videos?
Yes. Kling AI supports image-to-video generation as well as text-to-video generation, allowing users to animate a still image using written instructions.
What are the best Kling AI alternatives?
Notable alternatives include Runway, Google Veo, Pika and Lumen5. They differ in model access, editing features, output controls, pricing and intended workflows.