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Pika

Pika is an AI-powered platform that converts ideas into engaging videos. With features like Pikaffects, cinematic camera controls, and enhanced animation realism, it offers a user-friendly experience for creating professional-quality videos.

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Overview

Pika is a freemium AI-driven platform that transforms your ideas into dynamic videos. With its Pika 1.5 release, users can apply creative effects, known as Pikaffects, to their videos, adding a unique flair to their content.

Pika 1.5 offers advanced features like cinematic camera controls, enabling complex movements such as Bullet Time and Crane Down, giving your videos a polished, professional look. The platform also enhances realism in animations, ensuring smoother and more lifelike visuals. Pika 2.0 model comes with sharper text alignment and scene ingredients, letting you upload images of people, places, and objects for creating a smooth, complete scene.

Designed with user-friendliness in mind, Pika caters to both beginners and seasoned video editors. Its intuitive interface allows for seamless navigation and creative experimentation. Additionally, Pika offers an API, enabling developers to integrate its video generation capabilities into their own platforms.

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Freemium Proprietary License Web-based #Video & Animation

Creative Professionals Content Creators Marketing and Branding Specialists Developers and Tech Creators Entertainment and Performance Artists

This tool offers the following AI models:

Plan Name Tier Type Cost per Month Credits per Month Credits per Video Second
Free free 0.00 150 5.00
Allowance per month: 0.5 minutes.
* No commercial use, no watermark removal, no purchase of top-up credits. Access only to Pika 1.5 model, no lip sync.
Standard lowest 10.00 700 5.00
Allowance per month: 2.33 minutes.
* No commercial use, no watermark removal. Access to some of the models. Fast generations. Subscription monthly video credits do not roll over from month to month.
Pro medium 35.00 2000 5.00
Allowance per month: 6.67 minutes.
* Faster generations, commercial use, no watermark, access to all features. Purchase more roll over video credits. Subscription monthly video credits do not roll over from month to month.
Unlimited top 95.00 0 0.00
* An Unlimited number of video generations per month. Fastest generations, commercial use, no watermark, access to all features.

Where multiple modes are available, the calculations are done for the most advanced (and costly) ones.

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A short clip showcasing Pika 1.5's abilities has the internet buzzing. Users are impressed by the tool’s ability to create generative videos that look almost too good to be true. With features like seamless animation effects and an easy-to-use interface, it’s designed for creatives who want to turn static images into dynamic clips.

Despite the hype, some users noted long wait times for certain renders, especially image-to-video conversions. On the other hand, quick options like Pika Effects deliver results in minutes. It's clear Pika has come a long way from its early low-res outputs, becoming a serious competitor in the generative video space.

Source: [ Reddit ] 

Pika 2.0 Model Feedback Summary:

  1. Pros: High-quality videos, impressive results, innovative image-to-video capabilities, and exciting potential.
  2. Cons: High costs, heavy promo editing, limited access, and frequent retries needed for good results.
  3. Market: Strong marketing but pricey; fewer restrictions than competitors like Runway Gen-3.
  4. Concerns: Misinformation risks, societal impact, and skepticism about practicality.
  5. Outlook: Anticipation for advancements but criticism over accessibility and pricing.

Source: [ Reddit ] 

Prompt:
A woman in a golden bikini lounges effortlessly, her body frozen mid-air as large crashing waves rise behind her, threatening the shoreline. She holds a vibrant green cocktail spilling upwards in one hand while a cigarette casually dangles from her fingertips, her expression one of calm defiance against the chaos. Surrounding her, shards of broken buildings, flying debris, and a pink flamingo float in suspension, capturing the beauty of destruction. The camera glides slowly and smoothly around her, revealing a dramatic panorama of the turbulent ocean illuminated by flashes of lightning that cut through the dark clouds. The scene is drenched in an intense emotional clash between serenity and impending doom, encapsulating the surreal spectacle of a quiet moment amidst the storm.
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Generated on July 27, 2025:

This generation is quite good.
Pika 2.2
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Prompt:
Surreal, imaginative yet realistic scene shows a man climbing through a magical portal shaped like a vintage TV into a beach out of his poor looking boring appartment. His arm is seen crossing the boundary and touching the sand inside a TV frame before he climbes further inside crossing into the beach side
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Generated on July 2, 2025:

Pika has been resisting the physics-bending part, but this one generation comes close
Pika 2.2
for link to original generation.
Prompt:
An older woman woman with short grey hair and a gentle, worn smile Her eyes shimmer with emotion as wind tousles her hair. She raises both hands to cover her face while splashing water on it, as if washing away her age. With a deep breath, she lowers her hands in one sweeping motion. Her younger self is revealed—radiant, smiling, with longer, windblown hair done up in a careless fashion and a faint, knowing smile. Behind her, a dramatic background features a stormy sky with dark clouds and a lightning bolt, adding an element of intensity. Above her head, illuminated text reads 'WWW.AICREATORS.TOOLS' It appears to be a promotional or thematic backdrop.
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Generated on June 27, 2025:

Good result
Pika 2.2
Prompt:
Camera tracks a realistic tanned blonde woman in white top and denim shorts walking forward in an anime-style illustration environment. Little white bird is flying near the subtly moving white clouds, soft breeze billowing the plants and tree leaves. The woman briefly looks around curiously as if wondering how did she get here as she continues walking graciously forward. Fusion of styles creates an interesting juxtaposition: realism vs anime, realistic woman and anime scenery
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Generated on June 20, 2025:

Pika turns realistic woman into anime character in a dozen of my tests, that's why I've tried emphasizing 'Fusion of styles' in the end of the prompt but to no avail
Pika 2.2
Prompt:
A red-haired girl's face subtly morphs with age while subtle breeze billows her hair. Freckles fade and shift, cheekbones and eyes mature, evoking a sense of time unfolding across one expression.
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Generated on June 18, 2025:

Pika 2.2
Prompt:
A hand appears (from the right) to snatch the vibrant purple handbag off the shelf (before glossing over it gently).
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Generated on June 18, 2025:

The simpler prompt "hand snatches the bag off the shelf" also produces unrealistic, unnatural grabbing
Pika 2.2
Prompt:
A humanoid zebra in a puffed red dress bounds across the surface of a dark, moonlit lake. Her striped legs splash with each graceful leap, sending ripples and golden and violet fish flying playfully into the air. A dreamy motion blur trails behind her—three ghostly afterimages fading into the watery dusk. Bioluminescent glimmers shimmer below the water’s surface, casting soft reflections onto her dress. The atmosphere is whimsical yet otherworldly, as though time itself hesitates to catch up.
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Generated on June 18, 2025:

This is Pike's 2.2 best of the many tests for this one.
Pika 2.2
Prompt:
A woman stands tall under a turquoise sky before a bold green "AICREATORS.TOOLS" sign. A Dolly Zoom begins, distorting the golden hills and vivid backdrop which start blooming. Her orange head wrap and white dress pop as she dances. As the camera nears, vines and flowers burst around her, forming a lush, blooming halo. Nature overtakes her in a surreal, radiant transformation—beauty, power, and reclamation fused in one stunning scene.
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Generated on June 16, 2025:

Striking presentation, although woman's face seems different in the end and there's slight warping of fingers
Pika 2.2
Prompt:
woman is dancing sexy, moving her hips, squatting
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Generated on June 13, 2025:

Ok this is pretty bad. And Turbo model hasn't done better.
Pika 2.2
Prompt:
A static shot of a quaint urban street, where three anthropomorphic animal characters sit on a bench in stylish leather jackets. In timelapse, the scene transitions from morning to dusk, the lighting softening, as pedestrians quickly move in the background, hinting at the passing day. The vibrant colors of the characters’ outfits contrast against the brick pavement, creating a whimsical contemplative vibe, emphasizing the stillness of the trio amidst the super dynamic urban life around them.
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Generated on June 13, 2025:

This is perfection, even got the night in.
Pika 2.2
Prompt:
Quickly push in on the woman's face while she subtly moves: quickly blinks and takes a breath as clouds move behind her. Zoom in into one of her…
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Generated on June 12, 2025:

Turbo model again does better in prompt understanding and following than 2.2 which generated tons of 3rd eye on the nose nightmare fuel. Turbo repeatedly understood this prompt and its variations as intended.
Pika Turbo
Prompt:
A woman in a hot pink satin dress suddenly quickly pins a nervous man in a checkered shirt against a tiled wall and leans in close to kiss him. The…
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Generated on May 31, 2025:

Pika 2.2 has a great take on this romantic comedy
Pika 2.2
Prompt:
Hand-drawn cat walks gracefully across the real autumn park as leaves are flying in the wind, creating a joyful vibe.
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Generated on May 29, 2025:

Pika 2.2 img-2-video
Pika 2.2
Prompt:
Medium shot from behind — a man facing a mirror tries on a new outfit. He studies his reflection with a thoughtful gaze, turns slightly to the…
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Generated on May 26, 2025:

This Pika Turbo's generation is the winner amongst 10 outputs I've generated using Turbo and 2.2 model. As often the case, Turbo often gets things better than 2.2, they should really bump up its resolution and sell it as a superior model. Overall, Pika struggled with this concept.
Pika Turbo
Prompt:
A muscular man stands confidently, arms crossed, wearing a bold purple sweatshirt emblazoned with "PUNCH ME". Suddenly, a fist strikes him from the…
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Generated on May 25, 2025:

Pika 2.2 surprises
Pika 2.2
Prompt:
A fierce and determined woman stands in the center of a dusty Western street, her expression focused and intense as she points a shotgun towards an…
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Generated on May 24, 2025:

Pika 2.2 model took 'the town around her drifts ominously' quite literally. Not a double dolly but the next best thing.
Pika 2.2
Prompt:
The sky is alive with energy as two giant flying turtles soar majestically above a blurred landscape of mountains and rivers, carrying serene monks…
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Generated on May 24, 2025:

Pika Turbo.
Pika Turbo
Prompt:
The sky is alive with energy as two giant flying turtles soar majestically above a blurred landscape of mountains and rivers, carrying serene monks…
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Generated on May 24, 2025:

Pika 2.2 generation. Worse prompt following than Turbo.
Pika 2.2
Prompt:
Camera pan right to reveal more of the scenery on a windy day. Retro analog footage, VHS tape glitch effects, cinematic glitch effects.
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Generated on May 12, 2025:

Pika Turbo follows the prompt wel but output is blurry. tried removing the "Retro analog footage, VHS tape glitch effects, cinematic glitch effects." part - no difference.
Pika Turbo
Prompt:
Man comically gobbling up spaghetti directly with his mouth by sucking it in, chewing and sucking it in again. Surreal, comical.
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Generated on May 10, 2025:

Pika Turbo img-2-video
Pika Turbo
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Latest Pika News

August 16, 2025

Pika’s iOS beta app is in early access. Download it to join the waitlist https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/pika-social-ai-video/id6744712684
With this invite code: 6IDUSMFY the first 100 users get access.

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August 12, 2025

Pika says they have a new audio-driven model that shows life-like expressions almost instantly. It can make any length video in any style in 6 seconds or less and in HD. They also say it’s about 20 times faster and cheaper. It’s coming soon to the Pika social app.

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July 22, 2025

Pika is launching an AI-only social video app, now in early access https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/pika-social-ai-video/id6744712684 Join the iOS waitlist or use code L3LNO04M to skip the line. More invites and updates coming soon!

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April 16, 2025

Drops PIKATWISTS - Describe the change you'd like to see and watch your wildest ideas come to life, with all the twists and turns you imagine.

April 4, 2025

Pikaframes just got multiplied. Now, you can add up to 5 frames and see your photos come alive in a video up to 25s.

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This page was last updated on August 16, 2025 at 1:22 AM