Kling 2.5 Turbo

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Kuaishou · Diffusion Transformer · v2.5 TurboverifiedVerified

$0.04/sec

starting from, on WaveSpeed

Resolution

1080p

Duration

3–10s

Providers

3

Text-to-VideoImage-to-VideoCamera

API Pricing

FAL.aiV2.5 Turbo ProCheapest
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Text-to-Video
$0.070/s
Image-to-Video
$0.070/s
Verified 2026-04-10
WaveSpeedV2.5 Turbo Std
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Text-to-Video
$0.042/s
Image-to-Video
$0.042/s
Verified 2026-04-10
ReplicateV2.5 Turbo Pro
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Text-to-Video
$0.070/s
Image-to-Video
$0.070/s
Verified 2026-04-10

Why Kling 2.5 Turbo?

thumb_upStrengths

  • Excellent value at $0.042/sec on WaveSpeed Std -- one of the cheapest quality API options
  • 30fps output option for smoother motion than most competitors' 24fps
  • Strong prompt adherence and camera control with cinematic shot design
  • Available across three providers (FAL.ai, WaveSpeed, Replicate) with Pro and Std tiers
  • Start-and-end frame control for precise interpolation-based generation

infoLimitations

  • No native audio generation -- audio must be added in post-production
  • Maximum 10 seconds per generation, no extend feature
  • Not self-deployable (closed source, no model weights available)
  • No multi-shot or motion brush capabilities
  • Standard tier capped at 720p -- Pro tier needed for 1080p

auto_fix_highPrompt Guide

  1. 1Follow the four-part blueprint: Subject (specific details) + Action (precise movement) + Context (3-5 elements max) + Style (camera, lighting, mood).
  2. 2Use strong kinetic verbs -- 'drifts around a hairpin turn, tires kicking up gravel' instead of 'driving down a road'. The verbs you choose dramatically impact motion quality.
  3. 3Layer in sensory detail subtly -- 'leaves rustling in a gentle wind' implies motion without explicit instructions. Aim for environment descriptions that suggest movement.
  4. 4Leverage camera direction -- Kling 2.5 listens to instructions for pans, zooms, and sweeps, giving professional movie-like control. Try 'tight shot on smiling eyes' for emotional close-ups.
  5. 5Start with 5-second clips to test physics and composition, then extend to 10 seconds once the prompt is dialed in. This saves credits and iteration time.
  6. 6Use start-and-end frame control for precise transformations -- upload both a starting image and a target ending image to guide the interpolation.

✓ Do this

  • Set lighting and mood explicitly: 'bathed in sunset gold', 'harsh midday glare', 'neon-lit foggy alley'
  • Weave in emotional tone: 'serene and hopeful', 'eerie and tense', 'chaotic and energetic'
  • For image-to-video, let the input image define the subject and focus the prompt on how motion unfolds
  • Use negative prompts sparingly to exclude unwanted artifacts: -blurry, -distorted, -flickering
  • Support up to 4 input images for multi-reference generation to maintain character and scene consistency

✗ Avoid this

  • No native audio generation -- requires post-production audio (unlike Kling V3 or 2.6 Pro)
  • Maximum 10-second clip duration per generation
  • Text rendering in video is unreliable
  • Standard tier on WaveSpeed limited to 720p resolution
  • Complex multi-character action scenes may show physics artifacts

Example Prompts

Action / Automotive

A vintage sports car drifts around a hairpin mountain road turn, tires kicking up gravel. Dust cloud trails behind. Low tracking shot following the car, golden afternoon light, motion blur on the background mountains.

Nature / Macro

Macro close-up of a raindrop landing on a green leaf, causing the leaf to bob gently. Water ripples spread outward. Static camera, soft natural light, shallow depth of field, serene and peaceful mood.

Sports / Action

A basketball player drives to the hoop, leaps, and dunks with authority. Camera follows from below, looking up at the player against gymnasium lights. Sweat droplets visible in slow motion.

Based on the official prompt guide →

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How much does Kling 2.5 Turbo cost?

From $0.04/sec on WaveSpeed. A 5-second video ≈ $0.21.

Where can I use Kling 2.5 Turbo?

Via API on FAL.ai and WaveSpeed and Replicate.

How do I get good results with Kling 2.5 Turbo?

Follow the four-part blueprint: Subject (specific details) + Action (precise movement) + Context (3-5 elements max) + Style (camera, lighting, mood). See the prompt guide below.