Pika
Pika generates and edits videos from text and images with unique motion controls — inflate, explode, melt, or squish any video element with AI.
At a glance
About Pika
Pika is a creative AI video platform focused on expressive motion effects. Its 'Pikaffects' let you apply physics-based transformations to real or AI-generated video. Also offers text-to-video, image-to-video, and lip sync — popular with short-form creators making viral content.
Key features
- Pikaffects (inflate, explode, melt)
- Text-to-video
- Image-to-video
- Lip sync
- HD export
Pros
- Unique creative effects
- Generous free credits
- Fast generation
Cons
- Effects can look gimmicky
- Short clip length
Pricing and free tier
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Starting price
- $8 / mo
- Free tier
- Yes
- Free tier note
- 150 free credits per month
Best fit
Common use cases
Category fit
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