Pika AI is the AI video generator from Pika Labs — turn text prompts, images, and audio into scroll-stopping clips in seconds. No editing experience needed.
No editing experience needed. Just type, generate, and share.
PikaStream 1.0 is Pika's latest step toward making AI feel more human, bringing real-time video chat to agents so conversations feel more natural, expressive, and engaging.
Pika Powers Introducing Pika Powers — Smarter AI Video Editing, Styling & Creative Effects is Pika's creative toolkit for making AI videos more polished, expressive, and customizable. It helps users edit scenes, apply unique styles, and add eye-catching effects to create videos that feel more dynamic and personal.
Pika AI Selves a personalized AI "Self" you create and shape into a living extension of you, with persistent memory and customizable traits, built for fun, creative, and social experiences.
Pikaformance turns any voice track into a hyper real performance — just add an image, drop in your audio, and watch faces sing, speak, and react in near real time. Perfect for AI presenters, memes, music clips, and shorts.
Pika 2.5 is Pika's upgraded video engine, delivering sharper visuals, smoother camera motion, and more reliable styles from every prompt. Perfect for turning quick ideas into polished, cinematic clips for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, and ads.
The person's head transforms into a bright balloon and floats up and out of frame as the room slowly changes color.
The character sits down, lifts their mug, and the entire scene slowly dissolves into stylized flames and light trails.
Pika AI is an AI video generator that helps you create short, cinematic clips using text prompts, images, and audio-driven performance. Built for TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts, and ads — designed for fast iteration and visual impact.
If you've ever struggled with spending hours on timelines and keyframes, or trying to make "good enough" video for social every day — Pika is made for you.
Describe a scene and watch Pika generate it in seconds.
Animate any still photo into a dynamic, cinematic clip.
Turn a portrait + audio track into a realistic performance.
Apply dramatic effects — melt, explode, anime, cinematic.
Each feature is tuned for a specific kind of shot. Mix and match — or pick one and run a whole series.
Generate longer, smoother cinematic clips with keyframe-style continuity — up to 25s at 1080p.
Paid Try PikaframesUpload a portrait + audio track. Pika animates lips, eyes, and expressions in near real time.
Free Tier Try PikaformanceHigh-impact short cinematic scenes from prompts or visual inputs — built on Pika 2.5.
Paid Try PikascenesDrop new characters, objects, or creative elements into existing footage without reshooting.
Free Tier Try PikadditionsSwap or replace visual elements inside a clip — great for style changes and variant testing.
Free Tier Try PikaswapsApply a new action or creative twist to an existing video — fast visual changes for remixes.
Paid Try PikatwistsTurn a single selfie into a stylized, social-ready short video in seconds.
New Try Pika SelfiesMelt, explode, inflate, squish. One-click dramatic transformations for viral scroll-stopping hooks.
Free Tier Try PikaffectsThree simple steps from idea to share-ready video — no editing experience required.
Type a text prompt, upload a still image, or import a short clip as your starting point.
Choose style, motion strength, and camera move. Add tools like Pikaframes, Pikaswaps, or Pikaffects.
Get a clip in seconds. Refine by tweaking one variable at a time, then export and publish.
From the first public release to the Turbo engine — pick the right model for your workflow.
Use these proven structures to get cleaner, more cinematic outputs every time.
"A subject action in setting, cinematic lighting, realistic motion, shallow depth of field, film look, slow camera push-in."
"A subject action in setting, anime style, clean outlines, vivid colors, smooth motion, gentle camera pan."
"A clean product shot of product on a minimal background, studio lighting, subtle camera movement, premium commercial style."
"Single subject centered, clean background, smooth transformation, no extra objects, clear edges."
"A cinematic shot of place, golden hour lighting, smooth motion, drone-like camera glide, high detail, natural colors."
"Front-facing portrait, clear lighting, mouth fully visible, no obstructions, clean audio, realistic expression sync."
Select a plan that fits your needs
A perfect taste for the creatively curious
More videos meets more editing features
More speed, more videos, more fun
The crème de la creativity
Every generation uses credits based on quality, duration, and model. Here's exactly what each tool costs.
| Type | Image-to-Video | Video-to-Video |
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| Duration | 5s | |
| Credits + Plan |
15 credits
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18 credits
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| Duration | 5s | 10s | 5s | 10s | 5s | 10s |
| Model 2.5 |
12
credits Free |
24
credits Paid |
20
credits Paid |
40
credits Paid |
40
credits Paid |
80
credits Paid |
| Quality | 480p | 720p | 1080p |
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| Duration | 5s | ||
| Credits + Plan |
20 credits
Free
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35 credits
Paid
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65 credits
Paid
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| Quality | 480p | ||||
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| Duration | 5s | 10s | 10–15s | 15–20s | 20–25s |
| Model 2.5 |
12 credits
Free
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24 credits
Paid
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36 credits
Paid
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48 credits
Paid
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60 credits
Paid
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| Quality | 720p | 1080p | ||||||||
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| Duration | 5s | 10s | 10–15s | 15–20s | 20–25s | 5s | 10s | 10–15s | 15–20s | 20–25s |
| Model 2.5 | 20 crPaid |
40 crPaid |
60 crPaid |
80 crPaid |
100 crPaid |
40 crPaid |
80 crPaid |
120 crPaid |
160 crPaid |
200 crPaid |
| Model | Turbo | Pro |
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| Quality | 720p | 1080p |
| Duration | 5s | |
| Credits + Plan |
60 credits
Free
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80 credits
Paid
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| Quality | 720p | |
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| Audio Duration | Up to 10s | Up to 30s |
| Credits + Plan |
3 credits/second
Free
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3 credits/second
Paid
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| Quality | 480p | 720p | 1080p |
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| Duration | 5s | ||
| Credits + Plan |
20 credits
Free
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35 credits
Paid
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65 credits
Paid
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Pika AI is designed for anyone who needs high-impact video without spending days inside complex editing software.
Make TikToks, Reels, Shorts and stories with cinematic shots, animated characters, and trend-ready visuals in a few clicks.
Generate product teasers, ad concepts, animated banners and logo reveals to test campaigns quickly and cheaply.
Turn abstract ideas into explainer clips, course intros and concept demos using animated visuals and AI presenters.
Animate concept art, create mood scenes and stylized shorts to explore worlds, characters and story moments in minutes.
Produce launch videos, pitch visuals and product mockups without a studio or production crew — just your browser.
Pika works best for short, high-impact videos. The sweet spot is content that needs a "wow moment" quickly.
Clips where something changes dramatically. An object melts, a character inflates, a photo becomes cinematic. Works even when the viewer has zero context.
Mini "movie moments" — neon city walks, dreamy landscapes, dramatic close-ups. Perfect for intros and transitions.
Faces that speak, sing, narrate or react. Popular for memes, mascots and voiceover hooks.
Animated product scenes, background motion, reveal effects, and attention-grabbing variations. Even a simple product photo becomes a moving clip with Pika.
Animate photos, create stylized transitions, generate cinematic b-roll and add motion to landscapes — all without a camera crew.
How the free credit system actually works — and how to stretch it further.
The free plan gives you a limited monthly bucket of credits, not a fixed daily number. You can use them all in one session or spread them over many days — it's your choice.
On the free tier, most users get enough to generate a handful of short clips (roughly 5–8 at 480p) before hitting the monthly cap. Each generation consumes credits based on duration, resolution, and the tool used.
Once your monthly credits run out, you'll need to wait for the next reset or upgrade to a paid plan for more consistent daily generation.
Credit-saving rule: Generate short 480p drafts first → pick your favourite → then render the final version at full quality. This can cut credit usage by up to 60%.
Pika is powerful for short, stylised clips — but it isn't perfect for every project. Keep these in mind when planning your workflow.
Pika focuses on 3–10 second clips. You can chain shots together, but it's not designed for full-length films, long YouTube videos, or full courses on its own.
As with most generative video tools, outputs can vary. The same prompt may produce different results, and complex scenes sometimes need several regenerations.
Pikaframes, Pikaswaps and other tools add control, but you don't get precise frame-by-frame keyframing or full timeline editing like Premiere or DaVinci.
Every generation consumes credits based on resolution and duration. Heavy use — especially 1080p or Pikaformance clips — can drain credits quickly and may require a higher plan.
Pika runs in the cloud, so you need a stable internet connection. There's no fully offline or on-prem version for strict enterprise environments.
Generated content may still need human review for brand safety, likeness rights, licensing and platform policies. Pika speeds up creation but doesn't replace those checks.
Most beginners hit the same predictable problems. Here's the fix list — common issues and exactly how to solve them.
Watch step-by-step walkthroughs, feature breakdowns, and Pika AI comparisons — all on YouTube.
Pika AI Selves lets you create your own personalized AI self with a face, voice, memory, and personality. It acts like a living digital extension of you—ready to chat, help, create, and complete tasks in real time.
PikaStream1.0 is a real-time AI video chat model that gives any agent a face, voice, memory, and personality.
Pika Agents are intelligent AI companions designed to talk, remember, adapt, and complete tasks for you. They can support real-time conversations, creative workflows, personal assistance, and interactive digital experiences.
Pika MCP connects Pika-powered agents with external tools, apps, and data sources through the Model Context Protocol.
Real AI-generated clips from the Pika community — see what's possible with a single prompt.
Quick answers about Pika AI - credits, prompts, lip-sync, watermarks, and more.
Open Pika AI and turn the next thing in your head into a clip in under a minute. No editor required.
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Pika AI for Social Media Growth
If you want to grow an account, consistency wins. The fastest creators publish the most tests. Here's the proven approach.
Pick 2 Content Formats You Can Repeat
Choose formats that work for your niche and stick to them. Repetition builds a recognizable brand.
Batch Create 10 Videos at Once
Instead of one video per day, do a batch session — generate 10 drafts, keep the top 3–5, then schedule posts for the week.
Track What Performs
Look at watch time, saves, shares and comments. Then remake the same format with a different theme — Pika makes this easy because you can reuse prompt templates.
TikTok
9:16 vertical · 3–6s hook · trending audio + Pikaffects = scroll-stopper formula
Instagram Reels
Cinematic b-roll with smooth camera motion drives saves and shares on Reels.
YouTube Shorts
Consistent animated series with voiceover hooks perform strongly in Shorts recommendations.
Paid Ads
Generate 10 product variants fast. Test creative at scale — Pika cuts production cost by 90%.