First visual concepts
Turn a clear text brief into a single 1K direction before deciding whether the idea deserves a more advanced model or further editing.
Kling V1 Image
Create from text or direct a 1K edit with one subject or face reference and adjustable strength.
Essential image workflow
Start with words or one visual anchor
Kling V1 Image keeps the input decision straightforward: begin from a written brief for a new frame, or upload one image when a subject or face should guide the result. The prompt still needs to define the intended change and final composition.
- 01TEXT
Build a new image from text
Define subject, action, setting, composition and light. Generation mode also accepts a negative prompt for unwanted elements.
No image upload required - 02IMAGE
Use one image as the visual anchor
Upload one source, choose whether it anchors the overall subject or face, then state what the prompt may change.
Current edit mode uses one reference
Workflow fit
Where Kling V1 Image fits best
Use it for a compact first-generation workflow when one source image is enough to explain the visual anchor and a single output is enough to review the direction.
Face-led portrait changes
Choose face reference when facial appearance is the anchor, then describe pose, wardrobe, framing, setting and light separately.
Subject-led product edits
Let one product or object image own the silhouette and defining structure while the prompt directs a new setting and treatment.
Controlled single-source variants
Use reference strength to balance source-image influence against the new written direction, then review preserved and changed details separately.
One-image constraint
Give one reference one clear responsibility
Kling's official reference guide says a source image can influence style, composition and colour. Reference strength adjusts whether the result leans toward the source or the prompt; it controls direction rather than guaranteeing an identical result.
Subject reference
Use the overall appearance of a person, product or object as the primary reference responsibility.
Face reference
Use when facial appearance is the sole anchor, then direct pose, wardrobe, camera and setting in the prompt.
Prompt-ledReference strengthSource-led
Prompt contract
Write the edit as three reviewable agreements
- KEEP
Declare what stays
Name the identity, silhouette, structure, crop or viewpoint owned by the reference.
- CHANGE
Limit what changes
Change only the necessary setting, wardrobe, material, colour or light at one time.
- FRAME
Define the final frame
Finish with camera distance, composition, ratio, atmosphere and exclusions.
Prompt starters
Kling V1 Image prompt structures
Keep the brief linear: identify the source responsibility, limit the change and finish with the camera, frame and exclusions.
01New visual concept
Text-only workshop still
A compact red portable toolbox on a worn oak workbench in a quiet repair studio, eye-level three-quarter view, late-afternoon side light, realistic painted metal and subtle scratches, calm editorial photography, 4:3, no text, no hands, no duplicate tools.
02One-reference portrait
Face-led portrait variation
Use the uploaded image for the face only. Keep the facial proportions and wavy dark hair recognizable; change the wardrobe to a navy field jacket and place the subject beside a foggy harbour warehouse, shoulder-up portrait, soft overcast light, realistic skin, 3:4, no words or logo.
03One-reference product edit
Subject-led product setting
Use the reference for the exact brushed-steel desk clock silhouette and dial layout. Place it on a pale terrazzo shelf in a quiet reading room, straight-on medium frame, cool morning light with a soft contact shadow, clean space on the right, restrained product photography, 16:9.
Flux Art
How to use Kling V1 Image in Flux Art
Kling's official image guide describes text-to-image and reference/base-image creation as the two main routes, while its reference guide explains how source images and reference strength influence the result. Flux Art currently exposes 1K output, seven fixed ratios, one-reference editing, subject or face guidance and a 0–1 strength control for this model.
Create with Kling V1 Image- 01
Choose text or one-reference editing
Start with text for a new frame, or upload one JPG or PNG when an existing subject or face should guide the image.
- 02
Assign the source and set its strength
Choose Subject or Face, set a 0–1 reference strength and state exactly which source details should remain recognizable.
- 03
Define and review the frame
Choose one of seven ratios, generate one 1K result and review the keep, change and composition requirements as separate checks.
- Output size
- 1K
- Fixed ratios
- 7
- Edit reference
- 1
- Reference strength
- 0–1
Source notes
Official sources and page information
Model capabilities are summarized from public Kling AI and Kuaishou materials. Available modes, parameters and pricing follow the current Flux Art workspace.
Published
Compare related Kling image models
- Kling V1.5 ImageGenerate from text or guide an edit with one subject or face reference and adjustable reference strength.
- Kling V2 New ImageStart from a prompt or translate one source image into a new visual treatment.
- Kling V2 ImageStart with text, one visual anchor or a clearly assigned set of two to four references.
- Kling V2.1 ImageBuild a reliable image from text, one reference or a clearly assigned set of two to four references.
Kling V1 Image FAQ
What is Kling V1 Image?
Kling V1 Image is an earlier Kling AI image-generation model. In Flux Art, the kling-v1-image integration is presented as a text-to-image and single-reference editing workflow; the controls visible in the workspace are the source of truth for its current capabilities.
What can Kling V1 Image do in Flux Art?
It can create a new image from text or edit from one uploaded reference image. The current editing workflow supports Subject or Face guidance with a 0–1 reference-strength control, while text generation includes a negative prompt.
How many reference images can I upload?
The current Kling V1 Image editing workflow accepts one JPG or PNG reference image. Use it as either a subject anchor or a face anchor, then describe the intended scene, composition, light and changes in the prompt.
What is the difference between Subject and Face reference?
Choose Subject when the overall person, product or object should guide the result. Choose Face when facial appearance is the main anchor. In both cases, the prompt should still define pose, wardrobe, camera, setting, composition and light.
How does reference strength work?
Flux Art exposes reference strength from 0 to 1 in steps of 0.1. Higher values lean more toward the uploaded image, while lower values allow more influence from the written prompt. It changes the direction of the edit but does not guarantee an identical result.
What resolution and aspect ratios are available?
Flux Art currently offers 1K output with seven fixed ratios: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2 and 2:3. Use the options visible in the workspace as the current source of truth.
Does Kling V1 Image support negative prompts?
Yes, in the current text-generation workflow. Use the negative prompt to exclude unwanted text, logos, duplicate objects, visual defects or unrelated subjects. For reference-image editing, write preservation and change boundaries in the main prompt.
How should I write a one-reference editing prompt?
Separate the brief into three parts: what the source must preserve, what may change and how the final frame should look. Name the face or subject responsibility first, then specify the new scene, camera, lighting, ratio and exclusions.
How is Kling V1 Image different from Kling V1.5 Image?
Both are configured in Flux Art for 1K text generation and single-reference editing with Subject or Face guidance and adjustable strength. Kling V1.5 Image adds an eighth 21:9 ratio in the current workspace. Compare the live controls before starting because integrations may change.
Can Kling V1 Image output be used commercially?
Commercial use depends on the current Flux Art and Kling AI terms and on the rights attached to prompts and reference images. Before publishing client or advertising work, review the latest terms and confirm permission for people, brands, copyrighted characters and source assets.