# Kling 2.1

- Date: 2025-05
- Type: model
- Credit: Kuaishou
- URL: https://aifilmhistory.org/entry/kling-2-1

Introduces tiered quality modes: Standard for fast iteration, High Quality for final output, and a Master Edition for premium results. The tiered approach is practical: draft in Standard mode to find the right prompt and composition, then re-generate in Master for the final shot. Faster iteration without sacrificing quality when it counts.

Links:
- Kuaishou IR: https://ir.kuaishou.com/news-releases/news-release-details/kling-ai-celebrates-first-anniversary-achieves-annualized
- Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-29/kuaishou-releases-faster-and-better-video-generation-ai-tool

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Source: https://aifilmhistory.org/entry/kling-2-1
Era: 2025 · The Studio Era
Last updated: 2026-09-21