Kling 3.0 Motion Control API

Use EvoLink's unified API to transfer motion from a reference video to a character image. Pricing starts at $0.1134 per second for 720p output, supports 1080p, and reaches up to 30-second clips depending on orientation mode.

Model Type:

✓Motion Control Custom Element

Price: $0.120 - 0.160(~ 8.1648 - 10.884 credits) per second

Highest stability with guaranteed 99.9% uptime. Recommended for production environments.

Use the same API endpoint for all versions. Only the model parameter differs.

Prompt

73 (suggested: 2,000)

Reference Image *

Character image to animate (JPG/PNG, max 10MB)

Click to upload or drag and drop

Supported formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG
Maximum file size: 10MB; Maximum files: 1

Reference Video *

Motion source video (MP4/MOV, 340-3850px per side, 3-30s, max 100MB)

Click to upload or drag and drop

Supported formats: MP4, MOV
Maximum file size: 100MB; Maximum files: 1

Quality

Character Orientation

Character facing direction in generated video

Keep Original Sound

Keep the original audio from the reference video

0:00 / 0:00

Audio

History

Max 20 items

0 running · 0 completed

Your generation history will appear here

Billing Rules

•Price shown is per second
•Billed by output video duration, rounded to nearest integer
•Duration depends on reference video (max 10s for image orientation, 30s for video orientation)
•Total = price/second × actual duration

Pricing

Model	Mode	Quality	Price
Kling 3.0 Motion Control	Motion Control	720p	$0.120/ second(8.1648 Credits)
Kling 3.0 Motion Control	Motion Control	1080p	$0.160/ second(10.88368 Credits)

Kling 3.0 Motion Control

Motion Control

Quality:720p

Price:

$0.120/ second

(8.1648 Credits)

Kling 3.0 Motion Control

Motion Control

Quality:1080p

Price:

$0.160/ second

(10.88368 Credits)

If it's down, we automatically use the next cheapest available—ensuring 99.9% uptime at the best possible price.

Kling 3.0 Motion Control API Pricing, Playground, and Integration

Transfer reference-video motion to a character image through EvoLink's unified API, with orientation control, optional original audio, and async delivery for production workflows.

Kling 3.0 Motion Control pricing starts at $0.1134 per second on EvoLink, compared to $0.126 on the official Kling API. Transfer motion from reference videos to character images with clips up to 30 seconds at 720p or 1080p.

Hero showcase of Kling 3.0 motion control capabilities

Kling 3.0 Motion Control overview and use cases

Kling 3.0 Motion Control transfers human motion from a reference video onto a character image. Provide a face-visible character image and a motion reference clip — the model maps the movement and produces 3-30 second videos at 720p or 1080p.

Useful for dance videos, character animations, and consistent motion across different characters. Available on EvoLink at $0.1134/s (10% lower than the $0.126 official rate) with free credits to test.

Kling 3.0 Motion Control API use cases and controls

Kling Character Animation API

Animate a still character image from a reference performance video without manual rigging or frame-by-frame editing. This workflow is useful for creator tools, virtual avatars, short-form content, and character-driven video production where natural human motion matters.

Kling Dance and Gesture Transfer API

Transfer dance moves, gestures, and body performance from one clip to a different character for social media production, marketing assets, and creator workflows. Teams can turn a single motion source into multiple character-led outputs for faster iteration across campaigns.

Kling Motion Control API with Orientation Control

Control whether the generated character follows the direction of the source image or the reference video, then choose 720p or 1080p output based on budget and production needs. This gives developers a more structured motion-control pipeline than generic image-to-video generation.

Motion control workflow with orientation settings

Why teams use Kling 3.0 Motion Control through EvoLink

Kling 3.0 Motion Control gives teams a more controllable way to turn real performance footage into character animation, with predictable per-second pricing and a production-ready API workflow.

Faster production without manual rigging

Teams can turn a still image plus a motion clip into usable animated output without building a traditional animation pipeline. This reduces setup friction for prototypes, campaign assets, and creator tools.

Predictable API pricing for repeated workflows

Per-second billing, 720p and 1080p modes, and explicit duration limits make it easier to estimate cost before production. That matters for batch jobs, user-generated workflows, and automated content pipelines.

How to integrate Kling 3.0 Motion Control API

From reference inputs to delivered animation in three practical steps.

Prepare a clean character image and motion source video

Upload a reference image for the target character and a reference video containing the performance you want to transfer. Clear body visibility and stable source motion improve output consistency.

Submit an async generation request with motion settings

Send the image, video, quality mode, and orientation parameters to the API. The task runs asynchronously, which makes it easier to integrate into production pipelines, queue systems, and automated workflows.

Poll task status, review output, and iterate

Check task status until the result is ready, then review the generated clip and refine inputs when needed. This iteration loop works well for creator products, internal tools, and repeatable video workflows.

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Kling 3.0 Motion Control API capabilities

Reference-driven character animation with production-ready controls

Motion

Reference video motion transfer

Use a source performance video to drive movement in a target character image, making motion output more repeatable and easier to control than prompt-only generation.

Orientation

Character orientation control

Choose whether the output character follows the facing direction of the reference image or the source video, depending on the type of motion transfer you need.

Consistency

Custom Element support for character consistency

Combine Motion Control with Kling Custom Element workflows when you need more stable character identity across repeated generations and production variations.

Audio

Original sound preservation

Keep the original sound from the reference video when the workflow calls for motion plus source-audio continuity in the final output.

Pricing

Per-second pricing with explicit output limits

Estimate cost more easily with per-second billing, visible duration constraints, and clear quality tiers. This helps teams plan usage for creator tools and automated pipelines.

Quality

720p and 1080p delivery modes

Choose a lower-cost or higher-quality output path based on production goals, turnaround needs, and budget sensitivity.

Kling 3.0 Motion Control API FAQ

Everything you need to know about the product and billing.

The Motion Control API transfers human motion from a reference video onto a character in a reference image. It uses Kling's 3.0 model to synthesize natural-looking animation. Both the reference image and reference video are required inputs.

You need a reference image (the character to animate) and a reference video (the motion source). The character should have clear upper body or full body visible. The video should contain clear human motion without cuts or camera movement.

Maximum duration depends on character_orientation: up to 10 seconds when set to 'image' (character faces like the image), or up to 30 seconds when set to 'video' (character faces like the video). Minimum is 3 seconds. Actual duration depends on extractable motion from the reference video.

Motion Control uses per-second billing at 8.1648 credits/second base rate (720p). 1080p quality is 1.333x the base rate. Billed by actual generated duration, rounded up to the nearest second. Check your EvoLink dashboard for your group's specific pricing.

This parameter controls the facing direction of the generated character. Set to 'image' for the character to face the same direction as in the reference image (max 10s video). Set to 'video' for the character to face the same direction as in the reference video (max 30s video).

Yes, you can reference subject elements created via Kling Custom Element using element_list. When using elements, character orientation is currently limited to video orientation only. Maximum 1 element is supported.

Limits, pricing, and available modes are determined by your provider and region. Use your EvoLink dashboard and API responses as the source of truth. Check the API documentation for the most current constraints and parameters.

All Kling AI Models

EvoLink provides unified API access to the full Kling model family: All models share the same API key. Switch models with one parameter.

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API Reference

Select endpoint

Authentication

All APIs require Bearer Token authentication.

Header

Authorization: 
Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Get API Key

POST

/v1/videos/generations

Create Motion Control Video

Kling 3.0 Motion Control (kling-v3-motion-control) transfers human motion from a reference video onto a character in a reference image.

Asynchronous processing mode, use the returned task ID to query status.

Generated video links are valid for 24 hours, please save them promptly.

Important Notes

Both reference image and reference video are required.
Max duration: 10s (image orientation) or 30s (video orientation).
Billed by actual generated duration, rounded to nearest second.
Pricing: 720p = 1.0x base, 1080p = 1.333x base.

Request Parameters

modelstringRequiredDefault: kling-v3-motion-control

Motion control model name.

Examplekling-v3-motion-control

image_urlsstring | string[]Required

Reference image URL(s). The character in this image will be animated with the motion from the reference video.

Notes

Formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG
Max size: 10MB
Dimensions: 300px-65536px per side
Aspect ratio: 1:2.5 to 2.5:1
Character should show clear upper body or full body
Avoid extreme orientations (e.g., upside down, lying flat)

Examplehttps://example.com/character.png

video_urlsstring | string[]Required

Reference video URL(s). The motion in this video will be transferred to the character in the reference image.

Notes

Formats: MP4, MOV
Max size: 100MB
Dimensions: 340px-3850px per side
Duration: 3s minimum
Max 10s (image orientation) or 30s (video orientation)
Recommend single-person video with clear, steady motion
Avoid camera cuts, fast motion, or scene transitions

Examplehttps://example.com/dance.mp4

promptstringOptional

Optional text prompt to add elements or camera effects to the generated video.

Notes

Max 2500 characters
Can describe clothing, scene additions, or camera movements

ExampleA girl wearing a gray loose T-shirt and denim shorts

qualitystringRequired

Video output quality. Affects billing multiplier.

Value	Description
720p	Standard quality (1.0x base price)
1080p	High quality (1.333x base price)

Example720p

model_params.character_orientationstringRequired

Controls the facing direction of the generated character.

Value	Description
image	Character faces same as reference image (max 10s)
video	Character faces same as reference video (max 30s)

Notes

When using element_list, only 'video' orientation is supported

Exampleimage

model_params.keep_soundbooleanOptionalDefault: true

Whether to keep the original audio from the reference video.

Notes

true = keep original sound, false = mute

Exampletrue

model_params.element_listarrayOptional

Subject element references for consistent character appearance.

Notes

Format: [{element_id: string}]
Max 1 element
Only video-created elements supported (reference_type=video_refer)
When used, character_orientation must be 'video'

Example[{"element_id": "12345"}]

model_params.watermark_infoobjectOptional

Watermark configuration for the generated video.

Notes

Format: {enabled: boolean}

Example{"enabled": false}

callback_urlstringOptional

HTTPS callback address after task completion.

Notes

Triggered on completion, failure, or cancellation
HTTPS only, no internal IPs
Max length: 2048 chars
Timeout: 10s, Max 3 retries

Examplehttps://your-domain.com/webhooks/video-task-completed

Request Example

{
  "model": "kling-v3-motion-control",
  "prompt": "A girl wearing a gray loose T-shirt and denim shorts",
  "image_urls": ["https://example.com/character.png"],
  "video_urls": ["https://example.com/dance.mp4"],
  "quality": "720p",
  "model_params": {
    "character_orientation": "image",
    "keep_sound": true
  }
}

1080p with Element Example

{
  "model": "kling-v3-motion-control",
  "image_urls": ["https://example.com/character.png"],
  "video_urls": ["https://example.com/dance.mp4"],
  "quality": "1080p",
  "model_params": {
    "character_orientation": "video",
    "keep_sound": false,
    "element_list": [
      {"element_id": "12345"}
    ]
  }
}

Response Example

{
  "created": 1757169743,
  "id": "task-unified-1757169743-v3mc",
  "model": "kling-v3-motion-control",
  "object": "video.generation.task",
  "progress": 0,
  "status": "pending",
  "task_info": {
    "can_cancel": true,
    "estimated_time": 180
  },
  "type": "video",
  "usage": {
    "billing_rule": "per_second",
    "credits_reserved": 40.824,
    "user_group": "default"
  }
}

Kling 3.0 Motion Control API

Kling 3.0 Motion Control API Pricing, Playground, and Integration

Kling 3.0 Motion Control overview and use cases

Kling 3.0 Motion Control API use cases and controls

Kling Character Animation API

Kling Dance and Gesture Transfer API

Kling Motion Control API with Orientation Control

Why teams use Kling 3.0 Motion Control through EvoLink

More controllable than generic video generation

Faster production without manual rigging

Predictable API pricing for repeated workflows

How to integrate Kling 3.0 Motion Control API

Prepare a clean character image and motion source video

Submit an async generation request with motion settings

Poll task status, review output, and iterate

Kling 3.0 Motion Control API capabilities

Reference video motion transfer

Character orientation control

Custom Element support for character consistency

Original sound preservation

Per-second pricing with explicit output limits

720p and 1080p delivery modes

Kling 3.0 Motion Control API FAQ

All Kling AI Models

API Reference

Authentication

Create Motion Control Video

Important Notes

Request Parameters

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Request Example

1080p with Element Example

Response Example