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Kling v2.1 Pro

Kling v2.1 Pro is a refined version of the popular video generation model from Kling AI, with a focus on delivering professional-grade 1080p outputs. This update brings greater clarity, improved character consistency, and more nuanced motion to text-to-video workflows. It is an excellent choice for AI artists and content creators who need to produce high-resolution video that is ready for online platforms and professional presentations.

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Popularity
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Price
2CU
per second
Released
2025
May
Capabilities
Reference imagesFirst frameLast frameSquare (1:1)Portrait (9:16)Landscape (16:9)5s, 10s
Pro 1080p Kling with improved character consistencyDetailed motion for shareable social content

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Create amazing video content with Kling v2.1 Pro on Layer

The complete content creation platform for modern game teams. From concepting to polished in-game assets - across Image, 3D, Video, and Audio.

Why use Kling v2.1 Pro for video?

Enhanced realism with sharper textures and more refined lighting

Kling v2.1 Pro upgrades material response, shading detail, and overall clarity. Surfaces look more believable and lighting behaves more naturally, making it ideal for high impact game trailers, UA hooks, and detailed hero moments.

Stronger temporal stability for cleaner, more consistent animation

Motion stays smooth across longer sequences with less jitter and fewer structural artifacts. Characters, items, and environments maintain shape, making the model reliable for character driven shots and complex scenes.

Improved physics and spatial reasoning for dynamic action

Kling v2.1 Pro handles character movement, environmental interaction, and camera motion with better physical grounding. The result is more coherent action beats, smoother reveals, and stronger cinematic pacing.

High clarity UA videos that balance realism and stylization

High clarity UA videos that balance realism and stylization

Generate crisp, expressive 1 to 3 second hooks with strong motion logic and high readability. Kling v2.1 Pro works well across mobile placements where clarity, silhouette stability, and lighting consistency all impact performance.

Premium character and cosmetic showcase sequences

Premium character and cosmetic showcase sequences

Produce detailed hero shots, outfit highlights, and skin reveal moments with stable identity and expressive motion. Perfect for shop displays, seasonal updates, and event driven cosmetic promotions.

Cinematic LiveOps trailers and dynamic worldbuilding clips

Cinematic LiveOps trailers and dynamic worldbuilding clips

Animate biomes, event themes, or atmospheric story beats with refined lighting and controlled camera movement. Kling v2.1 Pro enables polished, immersive sequences suited for large scale promotional content.

FAQ

How much does Kling v2.1 Pro cost? Is it free?+
Generating assets on Layer requires using Creative Units. This model's current price is 2 / second.
How does Layer's pricing work?+

There are no seat fees, feature gates, or plans on Layer. Instead, our platform uses a consumption based system with Creative Units (CUs) with a flexible monthly subscription. Every generation on Layer (image, video, 3D, or audio) consumes a Creative Unit, and you only pay for what you create.

What Elo score does Kling v2.1 Pro have?+
Kling v2.1 Pro has an Artificial Analysis Arena Elo of 1185, which places it #54 of the 84 scored video models on Layer. Gemini Omni Flash leads that ranking with an Elo of 1368.

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