Kling 2.1 is Kling AI's latest image generation model. On PlugNode it is available on the Image node.

Can I use Kling images as input for Kling video?

Yes. Wire the Image node output into a Video node set to a Kling model for a seamless image-to-video pipeline.

Kling AI · Image generation

Kling 2.1

Kling AI 2.1 on a visual canvas. Text-to-image generation from the same provider as Kling video.

At a glance

Kling 2.1 is Kling AI's latest image generation model.
Three image model tiers: Kling 2.1, 2.0, and 1.5.
Available on the Image node on PlugNode. BYO Kling API key, no markup.
Feed generated images into Kling video nodes for image-to-video pipelines.

What it is

Kling 2.1 is Kling AI's latest image generation model. The Image node on PlugNode offers three Kling tiers: 2.1 (latest), 2.0, and 1.5. Select from the dropdown, write a prompt, and the node returns the generated image. Feed the output into Kling video nodes for a seamless image-to-video pipeline using a single API key.

What you can do with it

Text-to-image generation from natural language prompts
Latest model tier with improved quality over 2.0 and 1.5
Feed output into Kling Video nodes for image-to-video
Output piped to downstream nodes (resize, video, output)
BYO Kling API key, billed by Kling at their rates

Kling image-to-video pipeline

Generate an image with Kling 2.1, then feed it directly into Kling 3.0 Pro on the Video node for an image-to-video pipeline using a single Kling API key. This keeps your pipeline within one provider for simpler billing and consistent style.

Comparing image providers

PlugNode offers image generation from multiple providers: Kling (2.1, 2.0, 1.5), FLUX (Pro 1.1, Pro, Dev, Schnell), Nano Banana (Google), GPT Image (OpenAI), and Grok Image (xAI). Switch between them on the Image node dropdown.

Run it on PlugNode

Kling 2.1 is available on PlugNode's Image node. Select it from the dropdown, paste your Kling API key in Settings, and run.

You pay Kling AI directly. PlugNode does not add markup.

Frequently asked questions

What is Kling 2.1?: Kling 2.1 is Kling AI's latest image generation model. On PlugNode it is available on the Image node.
Can I use Kling images as input for Kling video?: Yes. Wire the Image node output into a Video node set to a Kling model for a seamless image-to-video pipeline.

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