Text to Video · No Uploads
Start with a Prompt
Describe a coastal cycling scene and generate it without source media.
View the text exampleVideo Creation Guide
Kling AI 4.0 Tutorial: Create Your First Video
Learn how to create your first Kling 4.0 video on kling-4.art. Follow practical examples to write prompts, use references or keyframes, choose video settings, and improve your results.
Start simple
Text, images, or keyframes
Follow along
Real prompts and settings
See the result
Playable example videos
Choose a Walkthrough
Start with the Materials You Have
Start with a prompt or choose an example with images, keyframes, or voice. Each walkthrough ends with a video you can play and download.
Omni Reference · Two Images
Showcase a Product
Combine a product image and a setting to guide a short video.
View the product exampleKeyframes · Three Images
Plan a Story in Frames
Set the opening, middle, and ending moments of a reunion scene.
View the keyframe exampleOmni Reference · Images + Voice
Create a Coffee Explainer
Use two images and a voice sample to guide an instructional video.
View the explainerBefore You Start
What Do You Need to Create Your First Kling 4.0 Video?
Begin with a simple idea. Source media is optional in Text to Video and depends on the other modes.
A Clear Video Idea
Choose one subject and action. For example, a cyclist rides along a coastal road while the camera follows from the side.
Images or Reference Media
Prepare clear images if a character, product, or setting needs a particular look. Give each reference a purpose.
A Video Length and Format
Choose 3–30 seconds and an aspect ratio that suits the destination. This generator currently offers 720p and 1080p.
An Account and Credits
Sign in and check your balance. The estimate appears before submission; reference video length can affect it.
Prompt Writing
How to Write a Kling 4.0 Video Prompt
Start with what viewers should see. Add action, camera movement, sound, and details that should stay consistent.
Prompt tip 1
Describe the Subject and Setting
Too vague: “A cinematic coffee scene.”
Better: “A matte ivory ceramic mug sits on a wooden table beside a sunlit kitchen window.”
Identify the object, material, and setting.
Prompt tip 2
Explain What Happens
Too vague: “Make the action look natural.”
Better: “A hand enters the frame, lifts the mug, pauses, and places it back on the table.”
Give the action a clear order.
Prompt tip 3
Give the Camera One Main Movement
Too vague: “Smooth camera movement.”
Better: “The camera slowly moves from a medium three-quarter shot toward the mug's handle.”
State the starting view and direction.
Prompt tip 4
Add Lighting and Sound
Too vague: “Nice lighting and audio.”
Better: “Warm morning light enters from the left, with quiet room ambience and a soft ceramic sound as the mug touches the table.”
Include only audio instructions relevant to your chosen mode.
Prompt tip 5
Say What Should Stay the Same
Too vague: “Keep the product consistent.”
Better: “Preserve the mug's ivory color, curved handle, proportions, and speckled finish throughout the shot.”
Name the details you want preserved.
Complete Video Prompt Example
A matte ivory ceramic mug sits on a wooden breakfast table beside a sunlit kitchen window. A hand gently lifts the mug, pauses, and places it back on the table. The camera slowly pushes in from a three-quarter view, keeping the curved handle visible. Warm morning light falls across the ceramic surface. Preserve the mug's original shape, ivory color, handle design, and subtle speckles. Quiet room ambience, one continuous camera movement, no added products or text.
Change one important instruction at a time when refining a prompt so you can see what changed.
Reference-Based Creation
How to Create Videos with Kling 4.0 Omni Reference
Example: Ceramic Mug Product Showcase · 10 seconds · 16:9 · 720p
1
Choose a mode and write your prompt
Select Omni Reference. Describe the mug, the breakfast setting, and how the 10-second video should unfold.
2
Add your reference images
Upload the mug as the product reference and the table as the setting. Check that each image has the right label.
3
Set the video options
Choose 10 seconds, 16:9, and 720p. Check the estimated 50-credit cost before generating.
4
Review and download
Play the finished video. Compare the mug and setting with your inputs, then download the result.
Generated product video · 10 seconds
Timeline Control
How to Create a Story with Kling 4.0 Keyframes
Example: The Last Train Reunion · 22 seconds · 720p · aspect ratio follows the first frame
1
Choose Keyframes and describe the scene
Select Keyframes. Describe the reunion, the characters, and the movement between the images.
2
Add your story frames
Upload the opening, middle, and ending images in order. Keep the characters and station recognizable across all three.
3
Set the video options
Choose 22 seconds and 720p. The video follows the first frame's aspect ratio. Check the estimated 110 credits, then generate.
4
Review and download
Play the finished story. Check the characters and transitions, then download the video.
Generated keyframe video · 22 seconds
The generator uses the frames in order. You can guide the movement in your prompt, but cannot assign an exact timestamp to a middle frame.
Use this keyframe exampleBeginner Walkthrough
Create Your First Kling 4.0 Video from Text
Example: Coastal Bicycle Ride · Text to Video · 8 seconds · 16:9 · 720p
1
Choose Text to Video and write a prompt
Select Text to Video, then describe the cyclist, camera movement, setting, and sound. No source image is needed.
2
Choose output settings
Set 8 seconds, 16:9, and 720p. Check the estimated credits, then select Generate Video.
3
Review and download
Once it is ready, play the result, check the cyclist and camera movement, then download the video.
Generated text-to-video example · 8 seconds
If the camera moves too quickly, ask it to track at the cyclist's speed and maintain a steady side view. Each new generation is a separate task and may use additional credits.
Use this text exampleImage and Voice References
Create an Explainer with Image and Voice References
Follow a pour-over coffee example from prompt and source media to a finished 15-second video.
1
Choose Omni Reference and write a prompt
Describe the barista, the pour-over sequence, and the spoken line you want in the video.
2
Add image and voice references
Add the barista and equipment images, then upload the voice sample to guide the spoken line.
3
Set the video options
Choose 15 seconds and 16:9. Voice references require 720p. Review the estimated 75 credits, then generate.
4
Review and download
Play the finished explainer, check the action and voice, then download the video.
Generated coffee explainer · 15 seconds
Troubleshooting
How to Improve a Video That Doesn't Match Your Prompt
Find the specific issue before rewriting the whole prompt. Change one input or instruction, then compare the new result.
The character changes appearance
Use clearer reference images. Name the hairstyle, clothing, or facial details that matter. Remove conflicting references.
The camera moves the wrong way
Describe one main movement and explain where the camera starts and how it moves relative to the subject.
The scene feels rushed
Reduce the number of actions or choose a longer duration. Use Keyframes when important moments need visual guidance.
The product looks different
Use a clear product photo and name the color, shape, texture, and design details to preserve.
Dialogue or sound does not fit
Keep spoken lines short, identify the speaker, and describe ambience separately. Voice references are not finished soundtracks.
A reference file will not upload
Check that the selected mode accepts its format, size, dimensions, and duration. Check requirements again if you change modes.
Generation fails
Check task status, input requirements, and credit balance. If reserved credits do not return after a failed task, email support@kling-4.art with the task details.
Common Questions
Kling 4.0 Tutorial FAQ
Answers to common questions about choosing a mode and using credits.
Can I create a Kling 4.0 video without uploading an image?
Yes. Choose Text to Video and describe the scene in a prompt.
Can I use Keyframes and Omni Reference together?
No. They are separate generation modes. Choose Keyframes for planned visual moments or Omni Reference for source images, video, and voice.
Will I be charged if I generate another version?
A new generation is a separate task and may use additional credits. The estimate appears before submission.
Your next step
Ready to Create Your First Kling 4.0 Video?
Start with a simple prompt, add references when you need more control, and create a video you can review, refine, and download.
Still choosing a model? Compare Kling 4.0 and 3.0. For more prompt ideas, browse the AI video blog.