Kling O1 Standard (January) is a multimodal video generation model developed by Kuaishou Technology (KlingAI) and released as an iteration of the Omni One (O1) series in January 2026. As the "Standard" variant, it is designed to provide a balance between generation speed and visual fidelity, serving as a versatile tool for text-to-video, image-to-video, and complex video editing tasks within a single unified engine.
The model is built on a proprietary Multimodal Visual Language (MVL) architecture, which allows it to process text prompts, images, and video references as interconnected components. A key technical feature is the integration of Chain-of-Thought (CoT) reasoning, which helps the model interpret complex instructions and maintain physical accuracy in motion, such as realistic human movement and environmental interactions.
Kling O1 Standard (January) introduces or refines several directional control features, most notably Start and End Frame Control. This allows users to define the exact starting and ending points of a video, with the AI interpolating the transition to ensure cinematic continuity. The model also utilizes a Multi-Reference Element Library, enabling it to maintain consistent character identities and object details across different shots and camera angles.
In addition to generation, the model supports native natural language video editing (video-to-video). Users can modify existing footage by providing text commands to swap objects, change character outfits, or alter environmental conditions like weather and lighting. This unified approach eliminates the need for separate post-production tools by handling masking, tracking, and stylistic transformations automatically.