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POST
/
api
/
v1
/
jobs
/
createTask
Generate content using kling-2.6/motion-control
curl --request POST \
  --url https://api.kie.ai/api/v1/jobs/createTask \
  --header 'Authorization: Bearer <token>' \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data '
{
  "model": "kling-2.6/motion-control",
  "callBackUrl": "https://your-domain.com/api/callback",
  "input": {
    "prompt": "The cartoon character is dancing.",
    "input_urls": [
      "https://static.aiquickdraw.com/tools/example/1767694885407_pObJoMcy.png"
    ],
    "video_urls": [
      "https://static.aiquickdraw.com/tools/example/1767525918769_QyvTNib2.mp4"
    ],
    "mode": "720p",
    "character_orientation": "image"
  }
}
'
{
  "code": 200,
  "msg": "success",
  "data": {
    "taskId": "task_kling-2.6_1767693973938"
  }
}

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File Upload Requirements

Before using the Motion Control API, you need to upload your image and video files:
1

Upload Reference Image

Use the File Upload API to upload your reference image showing the subject.

File Upload API

Learn how to upload images and get file URLs
Requirements:
  • File Type: JPEG, PNG, or JPG format
  • Max File Size: 10MB per file
  • Content: Clear image showing the subject’s head, shoulders, and torso
2

Upload Motion Video

Upload a video that defines the motion pattern you want to apply.Requirements:
  • File Type: MP4, QuickTime, or Matroska format
  • Duration: Between 3-30 seconds per video
  • Max File Size: 100MB per file
  • Content: Video clearly showing the subject’s head, shoulders, and torso
3

Get File URLs

After upload, you’ll receive file URLs that you can use in the input_urls and video_urls parameters.
  • Supported image formats: JPEG, PNG, JPG (Max: 10MB)
  • Supported video formats: MP4, QuickTime, Matroska (Max: 100MB, 3-30 seconds)
  • Videos must clearly show the subject’s head, shoulders, and torso
  • Maximum one image and one video per request

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Query Task Status

After submitting a task, use the unified query endpoint to check progress and retrieve results:

Get Task Details

Learn how to query task status and retrieve generation results
For production use, we recommend using the callBackUrl parameter to receive automatic notifications when generation completes, rather than polling the status endpoint.

Market Overview

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Common API

Check credits and account usage

Authorizations

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Authorization
string
header
required

All APIs require authentication via Bearer Token.

Get API Key:

  1. Visit API Key Management Page to get your API Key

Usage: Add to request header: Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Note:

  • Keep your API Key secure and do not share it with others
  • If you suspect your API Key has been compromised, reset it immediately in the management page

Body

application/json
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model
enum<string>
default:kling-2.6/motion-control
required

The model name to use for generation. Required field.

  • Must be kling-2.6/motion-control for this endpoint
Available options:
kling-2.6/motion-control
Example:

"kling-2.6/motion-control"

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callBackUrl
string<uri>

The URL to receive generation task completion updates. Optional but recommended for production use.

  • System will POST task status and results to this URL when generation completes
  • Callback includes generated content URLs and task information
  • Your callback endpoint should accept POST requests with JSON payload containing results
  • Alternatively, use the Get Task Details endpoint to poll task status
  • To ensure callback security, see Webhook Verification Guide for signature verification implementation
Example:

"https://your-domain.com/api/callback"

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input
object

Input parameters for the generation task

Response

Request successful

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code
enum<integer>

Response status code

  • 200: Success - Request has been processed successfully
  • 401: Unauthorized - Authentication credentials are missing or invalid
  • 402: Insufficient Credits - Account does not have enough credits to perform the operation
  • 404: Not Found - The requested resource or endpoint does not exist
  • 422: Validation Error - The request parameters failed validation checks
  • 429: Rate Limited - Request limit has been exceeded for this resource
  • 455: Service Unavailable - System is currently undergoing maintenance
  • 500: Server Error - An unexpected error occurred while processing the request
  • 501: Generation Failed - Content generation task failed
  • 505: Feature Disabled - The requested feature is currently disabled
Available options:
200,
401,
402,
404,
422,
429,
455,
500,
501,
505
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msg
string

Response message, error description when failed

Example:

"success"

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data
object