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How to Use Pika

Start simple. Try one real task.

1

Start with an idea

Write a prompt or add a starting image or clip.

2

Generate the motion

Describe what should move and how it should feel.

3

Review and refine

Check the clip and try another variation.

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✓ Great for

  • Short social clips
  • Fun effects
  • Quick experiments
  • Short-form creative experiments

✕ Not great for

  • Free videos carry a watermark and are capped at lower resolution.
  • Short clip lengths and less fine control than pro tools
  • Publishing or shipping without review
  • Sharing private information carelessly
Easy first try

Turn this still photo into a 5-second playful zoom-and-pan clip.