Kling (可灵) : Kuaishou's AI studio that turns text and images into cinematic video clips.

Kling, the AI video and image generator from Chinese firm Kuaishou, launched for public use in 2024, arriving as OpenAI's Sora stayed invite-only.

Creators can render clips from text, animate a still photo, generate and edit AI images, and newer models pair scenes with synchronized audio and multilingual speech.

An English-language website and app let overseas creators use it directly, no Chinese account needed.

Does Kling have content restrictions?

Kling enforces content safety filters per Chinese regulations. It blocks prompts involving violence, political figures, and sensitive topics. The international version may have slightly relaxed filters compared to the China version.

How does Kling compare to Sora and Runway?

Kling generates high-quality 1080p videos up to 2 minutes long from text prompts. It handles complex physics and motion better than early Sora demos in some tests. Pricing is more affordable than Runway Gen-3 for comparable quality.

Can I use Kling AI video from the US?

Kling (by Kuaishou) is accessible internationally at kling.kuaishou.com. No Chinese phone number is required. It supports English prompts and generates short AI videos. It is considered China's most impressive Sora competitor.