Pika
by Pika · pika.art ↗
AI video generation platform that creates and edits short videos from text and images.
video text-to-video editing
- Category
- Video Generation
- Business model
- Freemium
- Availability
- Global
- Launched
- 2023-11
- Record updated
- 2026-07-30
- Founded
- 2023
- Headquarters
- US
- Canonical URL
- https://globalaiproductindex.com/products/pika/
Overview
Pika is an AI video generation platform that creates and edits short videos from text and images, with playful effects like Pikaffects. Founded by Stanford researchers, it targets social and creative video. A free tier with credits is available alongside paid plans.
Key features
- Text-to-video and image-to-video generation
- Editing and extension of existing clips
- Special effects such as Pikaffects
- Web app with a credit system
Use cases
- Short, shareable social video clips
- Animating images into motion
- Creative effects and experiments
Pricing
A free tier with credits is available; paid plans add more credits, faster generation, and higher resolution.
Frequently asked questions
What does Pika do?
Pika generates and edits short videos from text and images, with creative effects for social content.
Who develops Pika?
Pika (Pika Labs) was founded in 2023 by Stanford researchers.
Is Pika free?
Yes. Pika offers a free tier with credits; paid plans add more usage and features.
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This record was last reviewed on 2026-07-30.
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