Kling 3.0

A frontier video generation model developed by Kling.

TL;DR

Evolution from Kling 2.6: Key upgrades include modular and extended duration (3s → 15s), native multi-shot generation (up to 6 shots), native audio with dialogue and sound effects, stronger subject consistency, and better text preservation in imagery.

Strengths for marketers

  • Multi-shot generation: Create videos with multiple shots with custom duration, framing, dialogues and camera movements per shot.

  • Cinematic language: Understands professional terminology (tracking shots, POV, shot-reverse-shot, macro close-ups, etc.).

  • Up to 15-second duration: Real narrative development in a single generation, with flexible control from 3–15 seconds.

  • Stronger consistency & audio:

    • Characters, objects, and text (logos, signage) stay stable across shots and camera movements.

    • Dialogue, ambient sound, and sound effects generated in sync with visuals.

  • Better text rendering: Logos, captions, and branded elements remain sharp and readable throughout the video.

Ideal use cases

  • E-commerce videos: Professional product shots, sometimes with readable branding and text overlays.

  • Narrative ad campaigns: Complete story arcs with consistent characters and dialogue.

  • UGC-style content: Realistic dialogue-driven videos with natural sound design.

Weaknesses

  • Premium pricing compared to Kling 2.6 and other competitors.

  • Language support: works great with English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean

  • Requires more detailed prompting for best results.

  • Longer generation times for complex multi-shot sequences.


How to use effectively

Think in shots, not clips. Describe each shot as part of a sequence. Label shots clearly with framing, subject, and motion.

Anchor subjects early. Define characters at the beginning and keep descriptions consistent across shots. The model locks in key traits and maintains them throughout.

Describe motion explicitly. Specify how the camera behaves: tracking, following, freezing, panning (not just what's in the frame).

Use native audio intentionally. Indicate who is speaking and when. Add tone descriptions for realistic dialogue:


Model specs

Model versions

Available in Standard and Pro, as usual with Kling models. Use Pro only when you need maximum output quality.

Inputs accepted

  • Text

  • Text + Start Frame

  • Text + Start Frame + End Frame

Output characteristics

Default Resolution: 1080p (4K for Image 3.0)

Duration options: 3–15 seconds

Available Aspect Ratios: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16

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