AI video platform focused on creative effects, lip-sync, and short-form generative video for creators.
What is Pika?#
Pika is an AI video platform built for short-form creators. It combines text-to-video, image-to-video, the viral Pikaffects filter set, lip-sync, inpainting, and extend-clip features in a polished web and mobile app, with credit-based plans that scale for heavier users.
What can Pika do?#
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Pikaformance model
Hyper-real expressions synced to any sound, with near real-time speed
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Make images sing or speak
Turn a still image into a talking, singing or rapping video
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Near real-time generation
Generations return in close to real time
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Social sign-in
Log in with Google, Facebook, Discord or email
Use Cases#
- Creators — Turn a photo into a lip-synced singing or speaking clip for social media.
- Meme makers — Animate characters to rap or bark along with any audio track.
- Content teams — Produce expressive talking-head video from still assets at near real-time speed.
Quick facts about Pika#
- Pricing
- Free$0/moStandard$10/moPro$35/moFancy$95/moas of Apr 18, 2026View official pricing
- Platforms
- Web·iOS·Android
Frequently Asked Questions#
Pika Traffic Analysis
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