Pika
Pika is an AI creative platform for generating video clips and images, extending footage, colour grading, editing images and scoring video with sound.
About this tool
Pika is a creative platform built around generative video. Its Video Studio produces anything from a short clip to multi-shot sequences of around 30 seconds, and a set of self-contained tools handles narrower jobs: extending a clip with new frames, adjusting colour and mood, editing or restyling images, creating characters and producing product shots.
The platform gives access to several generation models, including third-party ones, and estimates how many clips or images a month of credits can produce on each. Plans differ mainly in monthly credits and how many generations can run in parallel. Credits can be topped up, but Pika states that payments are non-refundable and top-up credits only work on its main web app.
What you can do
Video Studio
Generate short clips or multi-shot sequences of up to about 30 seconds from prompts, then refine them inside the same studio.
Extend and colour grade
Lengthen an existing clip by generating extra frames, and adjust colour, contrast and mood of photos or footage.
Pika Soundtrack
Score a clip to picture with music, ambience and sound effects matched to what happens on screen.
Image and character tools
Swap, remove or restyle elements in an image, design characters and create product shots for marketing.
Who is it for?
- A social media creator turns a still image into a short animated clip with sound.
- A filmmaker extends a shot and matches its colour grade to the rest of a sequence.
- A small brand produces product shots and short ads without a studio.
Before you choose
Credits are consumed differently by each model and setting, so use Pika’s estimates and test before buying a large plan or pack.
Payments are non-refundable and top-up credits cannot be used with the API, MCP or iOS app; check these limits before purchasing.
Frequently asked questions
Does Pika have a free plan?
Yes. When a paid subscription ends, accounts move to the Free plan, and paid plans add monthly credits and parallel generations.
How long can Pika videos be?
Pika’s Video Studio is described as generating anything from a short clip to a multi-shot sequence of about 30 seconds.
Can I buy extra credits?
Yes, top-up packs are sold at 60 credits per US$1 on every plan, but they only apply to Pika’s main web app.
Check the official website for current features, pricing, and terms.
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