Pika

Pika AI Social Video App

Create and share unreal videos. Pika is the easiest way to level-up your content with AI. All you need is a selfie and the app. Below is a practical guide to what it is, how it works, and how to get great results fast.

What is Pika?

Pika is an AI-powered social video app that turns a single selfie (plus your prompt or idea) into short, shareable clips. It blends creative controls with a built-in community so you can create, remix, and post in one place.

Key features

• Selfie → Video in seconds: Start with a selfie; Pika generates a stylized motion clip that still looks like you.


• Text prompts & styles: Describe the vibe—cinematic, anime, vlog, kinetic typography, you name it.


• One-tap remixes: Take an existing post and spin a fresh variation (new style, camera moves, outfit, scene).


• Auto audio: Add voice, ambient sound, or effects without leaving the app.


• Social feed & shares: Publish, like, comment, and export for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or Reels.


• Creator templates: Reusable looks and motion presets for repeatable series.

How it works (quick start)

1. Snap or upload a selfie.

2. Pick a style (e.g., “cinematic portrait,” “streetwear drip,” “anime hero”).

3. Add a prompt to steer the scene and motion: “slow-motion hair flip with neon reflections; handheld camera; evening city lights.”

4. Generate & tweak. Adjust length, pacing, aspect ratio, or regenerate.

5. Add caption & audio, then publish. Share to your Pika feed or export.

Prompt cheat-sheet (copy/paste)

• “Editorial fashion walk, 24-fps film grain, warm rim light, runway camera dolly.”

• “Anime transformation, wind-blown hair, spark particles, dynamic zoom, bold colors.”

• “Lifestyle vlog b-roll, soft daylight, shallow depth of field, gentle camera sway.”

• “Cyberpunk alley, neon rain, anamorphic bokeh, hero look to camera, slow pan.”

Creator tips

• Use a clean, well-lit selfie. Good source = better identity consistency.

• Write like a director. Include lighting, camera moves, and mood.

• Iterate in small steps. Change one parameter (style, motion, or audio) per remix to learn what works.

• Brand your series. Reuse a template for weekly episodes; fans love consistency.

• Export smart. Match aspect ratio to destination (9:16 for Shorts/Reels/TikTok).

Popular use cases

• Personal branding: Fast talking-head intros, kinetic portraits, channel trailers.

• Music & fashion: Mood loops, outfit reels, lyric snippets, lookbooks.

• Gaming & anime edits: Character-styled intros and transitions.

• Local businesses: Short promos with a human face—cafés, salons, creators.

• Event recaps: One selfie + prompt → themed montage teasers.

Safety, rights & etiquette

• Respect likeness & IP. Only use selfies you have rights to; avoid impersonation.

• Disclose AI use where required by platform policy.

• Mind privacy. Don’t include private info in prompts or captions.

Light FAQ

Does it work with group photos? Start with one face for best results; add others later via remixes if supported.
How long are clips? Short-form by default; keep it snappy for social.
Can I post elsewhere? Yes—export and upload to the platform of your choice.
Do I need pro skills? Nope. Prompts + templates handle the heavy lifting.

Why creators are excited

Pika collapses shoot → edit → publish into a single flow. By anchoring on your selfie and a few style cues, it gives you studio-grade looks without cameras, crews, or complex timelines—perfect for daily posting and rapid experimentation.

Download on the App Store