Technical Specifications of kling-image-expand
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Model name | kling-image-expand |
| Provider | Kling |
| Category | Image generation / editing |
| Primary capability | Image expansion / outpainting |
| Input type | Image input with optional prompt or expansion instructions |
| Output type | Expanded image with newly generated surrounding content |
| Context of use | Extending image boundaries for creative, marketing, social, and design workflows |
| API access | Available via CometAPI |
| Typical workflow | Submit a source image, define expansion intent, process generation, retrieve final expanded asset |
What is kling-image-expand?
kling-image-expand is an image expansion model endpoint available through CometAPI for extending an existing image beyond its original borders. It is designed for workflows where users want to enlarge a composition, add surrounding visual context, or adapt an image to new aspect ratios while preserving coherence with the original content.
This model is useful for creators, designers, marketers, and developers who need to repurpose visuals for banners, thumbnails, ads, hero sections, or platform-specific layouts. Instead of recreating an image from scratch, kling-image-expand focuses on generating plausible new image regions that align with the source image’s style, structure, lighting, and subject matter.
Main features of kling-image-expand
- Image outpainting: Expands the visible canvas around an existing image by generating new content beyond the original edges.
- Composition preservation: Keeps the core subject and central visual structure consistent while adding surrounding details.
- Aspect ratio adaptation: Helps convert images into formats better suited for widescreen, portrait, square, or custom layout needs.
- Creative scene extension: Adds environmental or contextual elements that make the original image feel more complete or cinematic.
- Workflow efficiency: Reduces the need for manual editing when resizing or adapting assets for different channels.
- Design flexibility: Supports use cases across advertising, social media, product visuals, presentations, and digital content production.
- API-based integration: Can be embedded into automated pipelines and applications through CometAPI access.
How to access and integrate kling-image-expand
Step 1: Sign Up for API Key
To get started, create a CometAPI account and generate your API key from the dashboard. This key is required to authenticate every request and connect your application to the kling-image-expand model endpoint securely.
Step 2: Send Requests to kling-image-expand API
Use CometAPI's Kling-compatible image endpoint at POST /kling/v1/images/generations.
curl https://api.cometapi.com/kling/v1/images/generations \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $COMETAPI_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"prompt": "A stylish portrait with soft lighting.",
"model_name": "kolors-v2"
}'
Step 3: Retrieve and Verify Results
The API returns a task ID. Poll GET /kling/v1/images/generations/{task_id} to check generation status and retrieve the output image URL when complete.