Key facts
- Released: June 17, 2026, 18:00 (CST)
- New model:Kling 3.0 Turbo — a speed- and cost-optimized video model with audio included and notably improved lip-sync
- Upgraded:Kling 3.0 Omni — editing pipeline extended to 3–15s and 4K input/output, plus stronger consistency
- Kling 3.0 Turbo pricing (list price): 720P ¥0.8/s (audio included, ≈ $0.11/s); 1080P ¥1/s (audio included, ≈ $0.14/s)
Kling AI (by Kuaishou) introduced a brand-new model today, Kling 3.0 Turbo, and shipped a meaningful upgrade to Kling 3.0 Omni. This follows the original Kling 3.0 launch in February 2026, which brought native audio, 4K, and 15-second generation. The June 17 release is about two things: a faster, cheaper way to generate audio-synced video, and a more capable editing pipeline.
What's actually new on June 17
- Kling 3.0 Turbo is a new model, not a tweak — built for Turbo, cost-efficient generation with audio bundled in.
- Kling 3.0 Omni got upgraded, with the changes focused on its video-editing workflow (longer durations, 4K, and better source fidelity).
Kling 3.0 Turbo: faster, cheaper, audio included
Kling 3.0 Turbo is the headline of this release — a model tuned for high-throughput, cost-sensitive video generation. Its core strengths:
- faster generation speed, optimized for quick turnaround at scale.
- Precise audio-video synchronization — the lip-sync improvement is the standout, producing markedly more natural talking-head and dialogue clips. (See our Kling lip-sync tutorial for how this works in practice.)
- Strong output quality despite the speed-first design.
- Better price-performance — faster and cheaper, with audio included in the per-second rate.
Kling 3.0 Turbo pricing
List price , billed per second of output, audio included:
| Resolution | Price (with audio) | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|
| 720P | ¥0.8 / second | ≈ $0.11 / second |
| 1080P | ¥1.0 / second | ≈ $0.14 / second |
USD figures are approximate conversions from the published RMB list price and vary with exchange rates and platform pricing.
Kling 3.0 Omni upgrade: more faithful editing, longer, in 4K
Kling 3.0 Omni — Kling's multimodal editing model — already supported 4K and up to 15 seconds at the February launch. The June upgrade sharpens its editing pipeline specifically:
- Stronger consistency — significantly better understanding of input videos and images, so edits stay faithful to the source material and creative instructions land more precisely.
- 3–15s editing input/output — the editing workflow now accepts and returns 3 to 15 seconds of video, covering a more complete editing range.
- 4K editing input/output — both editing input and output support 4K, fitting large-screen display, high-definition devices, and professional production.
Kling 3.0 Turbo vs the Omni upgrade: which to use
| Kling 3.0 Turbo | Kling 3.0 Omni | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | New generation model | Upgraded editing model |
| Best for | Turbo, cheap clips with synced audio | Faithful video editing |
| Standout | Speed + improved lip-sync | Consistency + 4K editing |
| Audio | Included | — |
| Duration | — | 3–15s editing I/O |
| Max resolution | 1080P | 4K |
| From | ¥0.8/s (with audio) | List price varies |
In short: use Kling 3.0 Turbo for quick, cost-efficient generation with synced audio (ads, social, talking-head content), and Kling 3.0 Omni when fidelity to source material, longer edits, or 4K output matter.
How to access Kling 3.0 Turbo via API
You can integrate Kling 3.0 Turbo and Omni into your product or pipeline through the Atlas Cloud model API, alongside other leading video and multimodal models — one API key, usage-based pricing, and the ability to switch models as your needs change. For background on the full Kling 3.0 family, see our Kling 3.0 review.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kling 3.0 Turbo released?
Kling 3.0 Turbo launched on June 17, 2026, at 18:00 (CST), alongside an upgrade to Kling 3.0 Omni. The original Kling 3.0 family launched in February 2026.
How much does Kling 3.0 Turbo cost?
List price is ¥0.8/second for 720P and ¥1/second for 1080P, both with audio included (roughly $0.11 and $0.14 per second).
Is Kling 3.0 Turbo different from Kling 3.0?
Yes — Kling 3.0 Turbo is a new model optimized for speed and cost with audio included, distinct from the original Kling 3.0 and 3.0 Omni released in February 2026.
What changed in the Kling 3.0 Omni upgrade?
The June upgrade improves consistency and extends Omni's editing pipeline to support 3–15 second and 4K video input and output.
Is there an API for Kling 3.0 Turbo?
Yes — Kling 3.0 Turbo and Omni are available via the Atlas Cloud model API.
