Reportedly: Kuaishou Kling 4.0 video model fully launched, supports up to 30-second generations
Reported by IT Home · not yet confirmed by the company or a second independent outlet. We update this page when it is.
Kuaishou's Kling AI announced the full launch of Kling 4.0 on klingai.com, with single video generations up to 30 seconds. 4K and 1080p 10-bit HDR output is coming soon, and API access for enterprises and developers will open in the near future, IT Home reported.
China context
- Original name
- 快手可灵 AI
- Outside China
- Not stated in the sources yet
- Claims
- Company-reported; not yet independently evaluated
- For builders
- Developers outside China should monitor the upcoming API for access terms and regional availability, as the MCP/CLI integration suggests a developer-focused push.
- For investors
- Kuaishou's full launch of Kling 4.0 signals its commitment to the AI video market, but the lack of confirmed international API access means revenue impact outside China remains uncertain.
Translated from Chinese. Quotes and facts link to the original sources.
Kuaishou's Kling AI announced the full launch of Kling 4.0 on klingai.com. The model offers significant improvements in visual realism, creative controllability, and narrative completeness, with breakthroughs in audio-visual performance, multi-keyframe, lip-sync, text generation, and creative replication. The creation page has been upgraded for a more flexible experience, and Kling 4.0 capabilities are integrated into MCP/CLI. 4K and 1080p 10-bit HDR output is coming soon, and API services for enterprise customers and developers will open in the near future.
Kling 4.0 claims breakthroughs in multi-keyframe control, lip-sync accuracy, and text generation within video, suggesting improved temporal consistency and multimodal conditioning. The upcoming 10-bit HDR output indicates higher dynamic range and color depth for professional workflows. Integration with MCP/CLI points to programmatic access for developers.
Kuaishou's full launch of Kling 4.0 puts pressure on competing video generation providers to match its 30-second duration and upcoming HDR output, potentially shifting enterprise expectations for production-ready AI video.
The full launch on klingai.com makes Kling 4.0 immediately accessible to consumers, while the planned API opens a revenue channel from enterprise and developer usage. The upgraded creation page and MCP/CLI integration aim to attract professional and technical users.
Watch for the release of the enterprise API and the availability of 4K/1080p HDR output, as these will determine adoption among professional creators and developers. Independent benchmarks comparing Kling 4.0's lip-sync and multi-keyframe performance against rivals will clarify its competitive position.