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Kling v2.5 Turbo Image-to-Video

klingai/kling-v2.5-turbo-i2v

Kling v2.5 Turbo Image-to-Video animates reference images into 1080p video at turbo generation speed, with first/last frame anchoring for controlled transition sequences.

image-to-videoaudio-generation
index.ts
import { experimental_generateVideo as generateVideo } from 'ai';


const result = await generateVideo({
  model: 'klingai/kling-v2.5-turbo-i2v',
  prompt: 'A serene mountain lake at sunrise.'
});

What To Consider When Choosing a Provider

  • Zero Data Retention

    AI Gateway does not currently support Zero Data Retention for this model. See the documentation for models that support ZDR.

    Authentication

    AI Gateway authenticates requests using an API key or OIDC token. You do not need to manage provider credentials directly.

Video generation is in beta for Pro and Enterprise plans and paid AI Gateway users. Confirm your plan before you ship.

When to Use Kling v2.5 Turbo Image-to-Video

Best For

  • Rapid iteration:

    Testing multiple motion interpretations of the same reference image before committing to a final version

  • E-commerce product animation:

    Animating still photography at volume, where turbo speed reduces per-asset generation time

  • Social short-form video:

    Producing social media clips from existing brand or product imagery

  • Defined-endpoint transitions:

    Sequences where first/last frame anchoring gives predictable control over start and end visual states

Consider Alternatives When

  • Maximum refinement needed:

    You prefer peak quality over speed, so standard or Pro tiers that apply more passes fit better

  • Native audio required:

    You need audio output alongside video, which is a v2.6 feature

  • Text-driven visuals:

    The visual content should come from a text description rather than an existing image, so use the t2v variant

Conclusion

Kling v2.5 Turbo Image-to-Video provides the fastest path from reference image to animated video clip in the v2.5 generation. First/last frame control enables predictable transitions. Turbo speed supports the iteration pace that volume-oriented image animation workflows need.

FAQ

Turbo applies fewer refinement passes than standard or Pro modes, so runs finish faster and per-second cost stays lower. Higher tiers add refinement you won't get here. For iteration-heavy workflows, speed usually matters more than that gap.

The photograph defines the visual subject, appearance, composition, and context. The model animates what's already there instead of generating from a description. This produces more predictable visual fidelity to a specific subject, making it preferable when exact appearance matters.

Yes. Kling v2.5 Turbo Image-to-Video supports both first-frame and last-frame anchoring in the same request. You can define the starting image, ending image, or both endpoints of the generated clip.

Yes. Outputs reach up to 1080p at 16:9, 9:16, and 1:1, matching the delivery formats in standard and Pro tiers on the provider.

Video generation is in beta for Pro and Enterprise plans and paid AI Gateway users. Confirm your plan before you build production integrations.

V2.5 Turbo i2v is faster and cheaper when you don't need audio output. V2.6 i2v adds native audio generation and visual quality improvements. Choose v2.6 when synchronized audio is part of your required output.