Complete guide to Kling AI
Getting started
Go to kling.ai and create a free account, which includes 66 daily credits (they expire after 24 hours) so you can try the platform. Choose between generating video from text or from a reference image. For your first test, upload an image and use Motion Brush: paint directly over the area of the image you want to move and in which direction, instead of just describing it in words. Kling generates the clip following exactly that motion stroke.
Use cases
Precise motion control with Motion Brush
Draw directional arrows over an image to specify exactly how each element moves ("this character walks left, this object falls, the background stays still").
Photorealistic video generation
Create clips with strong physical and visual coherence from text or an image, at a quality that competes with other generators on the market.
4K editing of existing clips
With Kling 3.0 Turbo and the Omni One engine, you can edit already-generated video in 4K and with longer clips than in previous versions.
Quick production for social media
The free plan with daily credits is enough to generate short test clips before you decide whether to invest in a paid plan.
Advanced setup
- Using Motion BrushAfter uploading a reference image, select the Motion Brush tool and paint directly over the areas you want to animate, using the stroke to indicate the direction of movement.
- Choosing the modelKling 3.0 Turbo prioritizes speed and longer clips; Omni One adds 4K editing. Choose based on whether you need speed or maximum final quality.
- Credit managementThe free plan gives you 66 daily credits that expire after 24 hours, so they don't accumulate. For real, high-volume production, paid plans (from $7-10/month) are necessary.
Tips
- Use Motion Brush instead of text alone when you need a specific movement to follow an exact path: it gives you much more control than describing it in words.
- Take advantage of the free daily credits to experiment with different prompts before deciding which paid plan you actually need.
- For social media, short clips generated on the free plan are usually enough; save paid plans for higher-volume production or 4K quality.
- Combine a high-quality reference image with Motion Brush: the final result depends heavily on the sharpness and composition of the starting image.
FAQ
Is Kling AI free to use?
Yes, the free plan gives you 66 daily credits that expire every 24 hours. Paid plans range from about $7/month to $130/month depending on the volume and quality you need.
What exactly is Motion Brush?
It's a tool that lets you paint motion paths directly onto an image, giving you precise directorial control over how each element in the scene is animated.
Can I edit in 4K?
Yes. Since the release of Kling 3.0 Turbo and the Omni One engine (June 2026), you can edit and generate content in 4K with longer clips.
Do free credits accumulate?
No, the 66 daily credits on the free plan expire every 24 hours if you don't use them.
Based on kling.ai and official Kuaishou documentation