What you can make with Pika AI video
Pika’s video tools cover the whole path from an idea to a finished clip. The centre of it is Video Studio, which Pika says can generate “anything from a short clip to a 3-minute multi-shot masterpiece—sound included,” and which accepts up to 50 attached characters, products, settings and styles that you @mention in the prompt. Around it sit specialist apps for keyframes, motion, editing and upscaling.
In practice that means you can start from a sentence, a photo, a set of keyframes, a recorded performance or an existing clip, and choose from several models inside the same account instead of switching between services.
Independent guide. pikaais.com is not affiliated with Pika. We explain the tools and link to the official app; generation, accounts and purchases happen on pika.art.
Where to start: pick by what you have
| You have | Use | Tutorial |
|---|---|---|
| An idea, no images | Video Studio, text only | Text-to-video |
| One photo | Video Studio with a reference | Image-to-video |
| Two to five images | Pikaframes | Pikaframes tutorial |
| A video of someone moving | Motion Transfer | Motion Transfer |
| A clip that ends too soon | Extend Video | Extend Video |
| A clip that looks soft or flat | Upscale, Color Grade, Relight | Improve quality |
Creation tools
These generate new footage. Each card links to our full tutorial.
Video Studio
Pika’s main video app: text, references and multi-shot clips with sound.
Read the guide → From wordsText-to-video
Prompt structure, settings and example briefs for clips made from text alone.
Read the guide → From a photoImage-to-video
Prepare a photo, write a motion prompt and keep the subject stable.
Read the guide → KeyframesPikaframes
Turn two to five ordered images into one video with generated transitions.
Read the guide → Real movementMotion Transfer
Apply motion from a recorded video to a new character or subject.
Read the guide → Prompts50 prompts to test
Copyable prompts in five categories, each labelled with what it tests.
Browse prompts →Editing and finishing
These work on footage you already have, whether it came from Pika or your own camera.
Extend Video
Continue a clip past its last frame while keeping the scene consistent.
Read the guide → ResolutionImprove video quality
Upscaling and clean-up for the take you decide to keep.
Read the guide → LookColor Grade
Give clips a consistent colour and mood across a series.
Read the guide → CameraCamera Director
Change or add camera movement to an existing shot.
See the app → ReplaceSwap Anything
Replace an object, outfit or element inside a video.
See the app → SoundPika Soundtrack
Add music and sound effects to finished clips.
See the app →The full list, including Relight Media, Pikaffects, Trim Video and Talking Head Studio, is on the Pika apps page. For sound, see Pika AI audio.
Video models available in Pika
Pika lists several models inside the same interface. The model is the biggest single factor in motion quality, prompt-following and credit cost, so it is worth testing the same prompt on two or three before settling on one.
| Model | Listed example cost | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Pika 2.5 | Shown in app | Pika 2.5 |
| Seedance 2.5 | 122 credits · 720p, 5s | Seedance 2.5 |
| MiniMax H3 | Shown in app | MiniMax H3 |
| Wan 3.0 | 33 credits · 720p, 5s | Wan 3.0 |
| Google Omni Flash | Shown in app | Google Omni Flash |
| Pikaframes (Pika 2.5 keyframe) | Shown in app | Pikaframes |
Source: Pika and Pika pricing, checked September 24, 2026. Only costs published on the pricing page are listed; others appear in the app before you generate.
Compare them side by side in the video models guide.
Tutorials by goal
Step-by-step guides for common projects, each combining the tools above.
Product ads
Clean product shots, reveals and short ads from photos or prompts.
Read the tutorial → StoryShort films
Plan shots, keep characters consistent and build a multi-shot sequence.
Read the tutorial → SocialInstagram Reels
Vertical framing, hooks in the first second and loop-friendly clips.
Read the tutorial → SocialYouTube Shorts
Short vertical videos with a clear subject and readable motion.
Read the tutorial → PlacesTravel videos
Atmospheric landscapes, city scenes and animated travel photos.
Read the tutorial → BeginnersHow to use Pika
Account, credits and your first generation, from the very start.
Read the tutorial →Plans and credits for video
Every video generation spends credits, and the cost depends on the model, duration and resolution. Pika’s pricing page lists these plans:
| Plan | Price | Monthly credits | Parallel video jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 0 (credit packs available) | 2 |
| Starter | $10 | 900 | 2 |
| Creator | $35 | 3,150 | 8 |
| Fancy | $95 | 8,550+ | Unlimited |
Source: Pika pricing, checked September 24, 2026. Annual billing is cheaper per month; a commercial license is listed on Creator and Fancy.
At the listed rates, Starter’s 900 credits covers about 27 Wan 3.0 clips or about 7 Seedance 2.5 clips at 720p and 5 seconds. For more detail, read Pika pricing explained and is Pika AI free?
A simple workflow that saves credits
- Pick the tool from your starting material using the table above.
- Draft short and cheap: 5 seconds on a lower-cost model to check the idea works.
- Change one thing per attempt and note the prompt, model and credits used.
- Re-run the best version on a higher-quality model.
- Finish only the keeper: extend, upscale, grade and add sound.
- Review before publishing: hands, faces, text, background details and audio.
Pika AI video FAQs
Which Pika tool should a beginner start with?
Video Studio with a short text prompt. It needs no source material, and the text-to-video guide walks through the settings.
Can Pika make videos longer than a few seconds?
Pika describes Video Studio output as ranging up to a 3-minute multi-shot piece. For a single shot, generate a short clip and use Extend Video to continue it.
Does Pika add sound to videos?
Video Studio can produce clips with sound included, depending on the model. You can also add music, effects and speech with Pika’s audio tools.
Do Pika videos have a watermark?
Pika’s pricing page lists no watermark on all plans, including Free. Commercial use depends on your plan’s license, not on the watermark.
How does Pika compare with other AI video tools?
See Pika vs Runway, Pika vs Kling and our alternatives page.
Is this the official Pika website?
No. pikaais.com is an independent informational guide. Generation, accounts and purchases take place on Pika’s official services.
Start with one short clip
Choose the tool that matches what you have, generate a 5-second draft on a low-cost model, and follow the matching tutorial from there.
Open Video Studio ↗Next: Text to video · Prompt library · Video models
Sources: Pika, Pika Video Studio and Pika pricing, checked September 24, 2026. Image: Pika. Tool summaries and workflow advice are our own.