Pika
7 modes on this page
Pika turns a text prompt into a video clip. Pick a mode, write the prompt, run it in the studio.
Input
FormMode
Prompt*
Aspect Ratio
Resolution
Result
PreviewMotion preview, not Pika output
$0.2 per video·~90s
What Pika is for
Pika turns a written prompt into a short video clip. Runtime is about 90 seconds and compute is $0.2 per video. Modes on this page: Text to Video (v2.2), Scenes (v2.2), Text to Video (v2.1), Image to Video (v2.1), Image to Video (v2.2), Text to Video Turbo (v2), and Image to Video Turbo (v2). It is a clip generator, not a full training-video editor.
Pika is billed in Knowlify credits at the compute cost ($0.2 per video). A typical run is about 90 seconds. Published rate: 5 second video at 720p costs $0.20. 5 second video at 1080p costs $0.45.
Pick Pika for text to video at $0.2 per video and ~90s. Compare it with Ai Avatar, Argil Avatar on the related cards below if you need a different look, speed, or input type.
How to use Pika
- 1. Upload the still Pika should start from, then write the change or motion in Input.
- 2. Run it. The prompt and file hand off to the Knowlify studio, where Pika generates.
- 3. Stay in the studio if you want that frame or clip inside a longer narrated video.
What you need
- A prompt that names the subject, camera move, and lighting.
- A source still (PNG or JPG) for the model to start from.
- Aspect Ratio (16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:5, and more).
- Resolution (1080p, 720p).
Example prompt
a desert highway at twilight, one pair of headlights, huge sky, macro, extreme detail, f/1.4, no text, no watermark, no logo, slow cinematic camera move, natural motion
Frequently asked questions
How do I run Pika?
Run Pika on Knowlify at /generate/pika. This page has 7 modes in one dropdown. Write the prompt on this page and it opens in the studio, where Pika generates a short clip. The same studio also turns documents into full narrated videos.
Where can I use Pika online?
On Knowlify (knowlify.com/generate/pika). You do not need a separate playground. Pika runs in the studio next to document-to-video.
Can I make a longer video with Pika?
Pika itself produces a short clip. On Knowlify you can take that output, or skip it and upload a document, and generate a full narrated video with a script you can edit.
What do I need to run Pika?
A prompt and a source still. Pika will not invent the starting frame for you on this mode.
How long does Pika take?
Plan on about 90 seconds for a typical run, then whatever queue time the studio has. Video models sit at the high end of that range.
Does Pika have more than one mode?
Yes. This page has 7 modes: Text to Video (v2.2), Scenes (v2.2), Text to Video (v2.1), Image to Video (v2.1), Image to Video (v2.2), Text to Video Turbo (v2), and Image to Video Turbo (v2). Switch them in the Mode dropdown instead of opening a new URL.
What does Pika Text to Video (v2.2) cost?
5 second video at 720p costs $0.20. 5 second video at 1080p costs $0.45. Knowlify charges this as credits, at the compute cost.
What is Pika Text to Video (v2.2) best for?
Start with a simple text input to create dynamic generations that defy expectations in up to 1080p. Experience better image clarity and crisper, sharper visuals. It turns a text prompt into a video clip.
Do I need an account to use Pika Text to Video (v2.2)?
A free Knowlify account, yes. This page composes the prompt; the studio is where Pika Text to Video (v2.2) actually runs.