Pika AI Selfies turn ordinary photos into emotional then vs now stories—so your younger self and present self can finally share the same frame.
No editing experience needed. Just type, generate, and share.
When people say Pika AI Selfies, they’re usually talking about Pika’s selfie-based templates, especially the popular Selfie With Your Younger Self feature.
This template lets you:
Upload a selfie of you now
Combine it with a photo or AI view of your younger self
Get a short, emotional side-by-side image or video where past-you and present-you appear together in one frame.
It’s designed to be personal, nostalgic, and very shareable. According to coverage and industry posts, the feature has already attracted millions of users and has become one of Pika’s most talked-about emotion-driven effects.
Inside the Pika ecosystem (web + app), Selfie With Your Younger Self appears as a Pro template alongside tools like Pikadditions, Pikaswaps, and Pikatwists.
Under the hood, Pika’s selfie features use video generation and editing models tuned for faces and emotional scenarios:
You upload your selfie
Clear, front-facing face shot
Good lighting and minimal obstruction
You provide (or Pika infers) a younger version
Either upload an old photo
Or let the template conceptually “reimagine” you younger (depending on how the template is implemented in the app/site).
The model aligns the faces
Matches pose, perspective, and expression
Adjusts lighting and color to keep both versions coherent in the same scene
Pika generates an output
Often a short video clip or animated selfie (pan, zoom, subtle movement)
Ready to download and post to TikTok, Reels, or stories
Because Pika is fundamentally a video generator (text-to-video, image-to-video, and video-to-video), these selfie features are essentially specialized templates built on top of the same core models.
On Pika’s pricing page, Selfie With Your Younger Self is listed as a Pro template with its own credit cost:
It appears alongside:
Pikascenes, Pikadditions, Pikaswaps, Pikatwists
Marked as:
A 30-credit Pro template (credit cost per video on paid plans; exact numbers can change, so always double-check live pricing).
You access it by:
Signing in to pika.art or the Pika mobile app
Opening the templates / effects / trend section
Choosing Selfie With Your Younger Self and following the prompts
Blogs and app descriptions call this an emotion-driven feature: it’s built specifically to create content that feels personal and meaningful, not just visually cool.
Typical outputs:
Side-by-side shots of younger-you and present-you
Short clips with:
Slow zoom-ins
Gentle camera pans
Text overlays like Then vs Now or “Dear younger me”
Because it’s part of Pika, you can combine selfie outputs with other tools:
Pikaffects / Pikatwists – apply stylized VFX or wild twists to the scene
Pikadditions / Pikaswaps – add or change elements in the generated selfie video
Pikaformance – in some workflows, you can turn your selfie into a talking, expressive face driven by audio
Selfie with Your Younger Self is very clearly aimed at social platforms:
Vertical or square aspect ratios ideal for Reels, TikTok, Shorts, Stories
Short runtime, usually just a few seconds, optimized to be the hook of a video
Visual style that works with trending reflection or then vs now sounds on social.
Here’s a simple, step-by-step flow you can reuse as guide content.
Go to pika.art or open the Pika app.
Sign in with:
Discord
Or an email account
Look for the Selfie With Your Younger Self template under:
Templates
Trend Effects
Or Selfie/ Emotional categories (names may vary slightly as the UI updates).
For best results:
Use a clear, front-facing photo
Avoid heavy shadows and strong background distractions
Make sure your face is fully visible (no big sunglasses, masks, etc., unless that’s the style you want)
Depending on the template options:
Either upload an older photo of yourself
Or let the tool infer / stylize a younger version from the current selfie (if that mode is available in the current version of the app).
Choose:
Aspect ratio (9:16 for vertical, 1:1 for square)
Any filters or vibes (cinematic, nostalgic, warm, etc.)
Add short captions like:
“Dear younger me”
“If only you knew”
“We made it.”
Click Generate
Wait a few seconds while Pika processes your selfie(s)
Review the output:
Are both faces clear and recognizable?
Is the framing okay on mobile?
If needed, tweak your images or text and regenerate. Then download and post or edit further (music, transitions, extra clips, etc.).
Show how you’ve changed over the years:
Childhood → teen → now
Combine multiple Pika selfie clips into one transformation reel (with captions like “10, 15, 20…”).
Use the template for:
Birthdays
School / uni graduation
Major “X years later” milestones
Add text like “You did it” or “We’re still here” for emotional impact.
Parents can pair old photos of their kids with current ones, or even combine their own younger self with today’s child for multi-generation style edits.
Creators sometimes use “younger self” content to talk about:
Healing
Growth
Overcoming tough phases
This can be powerful but needs to be done carefully and respectfully, especially when sharing serious topics publicly.
Perfect for trends like:
“If I could talk to my younger self”
“Things I wish I knew at 13/16/18”
Combine voiceover with Pika AI Selfie shots for mini short-form stories.
“Me at [age] vs me now, soft golden lighting, gentle zoom in, warm nostalgic vibe, subtle particles floating, text on screen: ‘Glow up in progress’.”
“Side-by-side selfie with my younger self, cozy bedroom background, fairy lights, cinematic blur, text overlay: ‘If only you knew how far we’d come’.”
“Younger me in school uniform next to present me in casual clothes, pastel color grading, slow camera pan, text: ‘Same soul, stronger version’.”
“Cute childhood selfie on the left, confident present-day selfie on the right, neon gradient background, smooth zoom, text: ‘Chapter 1 vs latest chapter’.”
“Then vs Now selfie, both of us smiling, soft film grain, light leaks, dreamy music style, text overlay: ‘From shy to shining’.”
“Selfie with my younger self holding imaginary birthday balloons, confetti floating, bright party colors, text: ‘Happy [age] birthday to us’.”
“Younger me and present me sitting side by side, sunset background, warm orange tones, text: ‘We made it to [year]’.”
“Then vs Now selfie with birthday candles in the background, bokeh lights, gentle camera push-in, text: ‘Another year older, a lot wiser’.”
“Childhood photo on one side, present selfie on the other, fireworks in the sky behind, celebratory vibe, text overlay: ‘Milestone unlocked’.”
“Selfie with younger me, school hallway background transforming into graduation stage, soft transition, text: ‘From classroom dreams to real achievements’.”
“Younger me with a stack of books next to present me with a laptop, tidy desk setup, soft daylight, text: ‘All those late nights were worth it’.”
“Kid-me holding a backpack beside present-me in front of a university/college vibe background, subtle camera move, text overlay: ‘From playground to campus’.”
“Side-by-side selfie, classroom background fading into a modern study desk, calm color palette, text: ‘Dear younger me, we passed the exam’.”
“Younger me looking a bit nervous, present me smiling confidently, school blackboard behind, chalk scribbles animated, text: ‘You did amazing’.”
“Selfie with my younger self, cozy living room background, family photos blurred in the back, warm lighting, text: ‘For the kid who always tried’.”
“Me as a child in simple clothes next to present me, same pose, same smile, bright window light, text overlay: ‘Still that same kid, just grown’.”
“Younger me hugging a toy, present me holding the same toy, soft nostalgic colors, slow zoom in, text: ‘Some things never change’.”
“Side-by-side selfie, childhood home in the background, golden hour vibe, slight camera sway, text: ‘From that small room to big dreams’.”
“Selfie with younger me, both looking at the camera, soft vignette, text on screen: ‘Dear younger me, you were always enough’.”
“Younger me looking up at present me, sky background with soft clouds, warm pastel tones, text: ‘I wish you could see who you became’.”
“Then vs Now selfie, notebook and pen floating between us, subtle animation, text overlay: ‘Dear younger me, thank you for never giving up’.”
“Selfie pairing: child-me and present-me side by side, gentle light rays, dreamy haze, text: ‘I kept the promises you made’.”
“Younger me with a small group of friends (blurred), present me in similar pose, colorful background, text: ‘Some friendships grew, some faded, I grew too’.”
“Selfie with my younger self in a school corridor, present me in the same spot but different time, subtle time-warp effect, text: ‘We met so many people along the way’.”
“Side-by-side selfie, fun doodles around us (stars, hearts, squiggles), bright colors, text overlay: ‘We didn’t do it alone’.”
These are short lines you can drop in where Pika lets you add text or “style”:
“Then vs Now, same heart, bigger dreams.”
“Glow-up powered by patience, not perfection.”
“Dear younger me, we actually made it.”
“From cartoon t-shirts to big goals.”
“This is the kid I’m doing it for.”
“One soul, two timelines.”
“Proof that small steps turn into big changes.”
You can attach these phrases to any of the prompts above to tweak the visual style:
“cinematic lighting, soft bokeh, film grain”
“pastel anime color palette, subtle sparkles”
“polaroid frame edges, vintage filter, warm tones”
“neon gradient background, cyberpunk glow”
“soft cloud background, dreamy haze, light rays”
“hand-drawn doodles around the frame: stars, hearts, arrows”
Example remix:
“Selfie with my younger self, pastel anime color palette, subtle sparkles, polaroid frame edges, warm tones, text: ‘We kept going’.”
Because Pika AI Selfies rely on real photos of you (or others), a few practical and ethical tips matter:
Use good lighting and a neutral background.
Match expressions if you can (both older and newer photos smiling, or both neutral).
Keep resolution high so the model has enough detail to work with.
Only upload photos you have the rights and permission to use.
Be extra careful about posting images of:
Younger siblings
Friends
Other minors who may not want their pictures online
Don’t use Pika AI Selfies to pretend you are someone you’re not.
Avoid using someone else’s childhood photos to create content that might confuse or mislead people.
Pika’s site and login pages mention Terms of Service and an Acceptable Use Policy you agree to when using their tools. Always follow those rules when using selfie features.
Model guesses: If you don’t provide a real younger-you photo, the “younger self” may just be a reasonable guess not an accurate reconstruction.
Short-form bias: Outputs are built for short clips, not full documentaries or long videos.
Occasional glitches: As with any generative model, you might see:
Slight distortions
Lighting mismatches
Awkward face blends
Rerunning with a better selfie usually helps.
Pika’s “Selfie With Your Younger Self” (the main Pika AI Selfies template) is a Pro feature and has a fixed credit price per video:
30 credits per video using the “Selfie With Your Younger Self” Pro template
That’s the same across all paid plans (Basic, Standard, Pro, Fancy) - what changes between plans is how many total credits you get each month, not the per-video cost.
Pika uses a credit system for everything:
Each generation or effect consumes a certain number of credits.
Different tools have different costs. For example:
10 credits – Turbo Pikascenes / Pikadditions / Pikaswaps
20 credits – Pro Pikadditions / Pikaswaps
30 credits – Selfie With Your Younger Self (Pika AI Selfies)
60–80 credits – Pikatwists, depending on Turbo vs Pro
Selfie videos sit in the mid-range: more expensive than a tiny Turbo clip, cheaper than heavy Pikatwists VFX.
From the current pricing page (yearly billing, USD):
Basic – $8/month, 80 credits
Up to 2–2.5 selfie videos (80 ÷ 30 ≈ 2.6) if you spent credits only on this template.
Standard – $28/month, 700 credits
Up to 23 selfie videos (700 ÷ 30 ≈ 23).
Pro – $76/month, 2300 credits
Up to 76 selfie videos (2300 ÷ 30 ≈ 76).
Fancy – $76/month (listed, but double-check live page)
6000 credits → up to 200 selfie videos (6000 ÷ 30).
In reality you’ll probably mix Pika AI Selfies with other tools (Pikaswaps, Pikadditions, text-to-video, etc.), so your actual count will be lower.
On the free tier, credits are limited and mostly aimed at Turbo generations (text-to-video, basic tools).
The “Selfie With Your Younger Self” template is clearly marked as a Pro model feature, so you should assume you need a paid plan + credits to use it consistently.
Pika AI Selfies (Selfie With Your Younger Self) costs 30 credits per video on any paid plan. On a Standard plan with 700 credits, that’s roughly 20–25 emotional “younger self” clips per month if you use your credits mainly on this template.
| Plan | Monthly Credits | Approx. Pika AI Selfies / Month* |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | 80 | 2–3 videos |
| Standard | 700 | ~23 videos |
| Pro | 2,300 | ~76 videos |
| Fancy | 6,000 | ~200 videos |
| Tool / Feature | Main Output Type | Core Use Case | Editing Style | Pricing Style* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pika AI Selfies (“Selfie With Your Younger Self”) | Short AI video (5–8s) | Emotional “then vs now” / younger-self edits for social | Template-based video generation using Pika’s video models | Credits inside Pika subscription (e.g. 30 credits per Pro selfie video) |
| Remini | High-res photos + AI portraits | Sharpening, restoring, beautifying selfies; generating hyper-realistic AI photos | Photo enhancement + AI photo generation | Freemium: mobile app with paid plans / credits |
| Lensa (Magic Avatars) | Stylized AI avatars (images) | Turning selfies into anime/fantasy/art-style profile pics | Generative avatars + photo editor | Subscription / in-app packs |
| AI age / younger-self filters (Picwand, Glima, etc.) | Single images (older/younger version) | Age progression, “younger self” or “older me” stills | One-click age filters on photos | Mostly web tools, freemium or per-export |
Pika AI Selfies, especially “Selfie With Your Younger Self,” are Pika’s way of mixing AI video tech with personal memories:
They turn ordinary selfies into mini stories about your past and present.
They plug directly into Pika’s larger toolkit (Pikaffects, Pikaswaps, Pikadditions, Pikatwists) so you can keep editing and experimenting.
Used thoughtfully, they’re a powerful tool for nostalgia, reflection, and milestone storytelling across TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts.