Popular Models
Video generation typically takes longer than image generation. Be prepared for longer processing times depending on video length and quality settings.
Step 1: Generate a Video
Make a POST request to /generate/video/kling/kling-2.5 with your prompt and video parameters. The API returns a job ID immediately.
// npm install @krea-ai/sdk
import { Krea } from "@krea-ai/sdk";
const krea = new Krea({ apiKey: process.env.KREA_API_KEY });
const job = await krea.video("kling/kling-2.5", {
prompt: "a majestic eagle soaring over snow-capped mountains at sunrise",
duration: 5,
aspect_ratio: "16:9"
});
console.log(`Job ID: ${job.job_id}`);
Replace with your API TokenTo replace the YOUR_API_TOKEN placeholder in the above examples, you’ll need to generate an API token in krea.ai/settings/api-tokens. Follow the instructions on the API Keys & Billing page if you need help.
Example Response
{
"job_id": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
"status": "queued",
"created_at": "2025-01-15T10:30:00.000Z",
"estimated_time": "60-120 seconds"
}
Step 2: Poll for Results
Video generation takes longer than image generation. Poll /jobs/{job_id} every 5 seconds to check progress.
Webhooks available!Set up webhooks to receive notifications when jobs complete. See the Webhooks guide to get started.
// npm install @krea-ai/sdk
import { Krea } from "@krea-ai/sdk";
const krea = new Krea({ apiKey: process.env.KREA_API_KEY });
async function waitForVideo(jobId) {
const completed = await krea.jobs.wait(jobId, { intervalMs: 5000 });
return completed.result.urls[0];
}
const videoUrl = await waitForVideo(job.job_id);
console.log(`Video ready: ${videoUrl}`);
Example Completed Response
{
"job_id": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
"status": "completed",
"created_at": "2025-01-15T10:30:00.000Z",
"completed_at": "2025-01-15T10:31:45.000Z",
"result": {
"urls": ["https://gen.krea.ai/videos/your-video.mp4"]
}
}
Webhooks available!Set up webhooks to receive notifications when jobs complete. See the Webhooks guide to get started.
Common Parameters
For a list of detailed parameters for all models, see the Model APIs page.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|
prompt | string | Detailed description of the video content |
duration | number | Video length in seconds. Supported values depend on the model. |
aspect_ratio | string | Video aspect ratio, such as 16:9, 9:16, or 1:1 |
start_image | string | Optional source image URL for image-to-video models |
end_image | string | Optional ending frame URL for supported models |
mode | string | Optional quality mode for models that expose one |
model | string | Video generation model to use |
Prompt Tips for Better Videos:
- Be specific about motion and camera movement
- Describe the scene, lighting, and atmosphere
- Mention timing (e.g., “slowly panning”, “quick zoom”)
- Include style references (e.g., “cinematic”, “documentary style”)
Video generation costs more than image generation. See API Keys & Billing for per-model pricing and how to top up your API balance.