Pika V2.0 Turbo Image-to-Video
Transform images into dynamic videos with Pika V2.0 Turbo — the fast, efficient image-to-video model from Pika Labs. Generate smooth, high-quality 720p videos with natural motion and cinematic quality, perfect for bringing static images to life.
Why It Looks Great
- Turbo speed: Optimized for fast generation without sacrificing quality.
- 720p HD output: Sharp, professional-quality video in landscape or portrait.
- Natural motion: Creates smooth, believable movement from static images.
- Extended duration: Generate up to 10 seconds of video.
- Prompt Enhancer: Built-in tool to refine your motion descriptions.
- Safety Checker: Optional content filtering for appropriate output.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|
| image | Yes | Source image to animate (upload or public URL). |
| prompt | Yes | Text description of the motion and action you want. |
| size | No | Output dimensions: 1280×720 (landscape) or 720×1280 (portrait). Default: 1280×720. |
| duration | No | Video length: 5 or 10 seconds. Default: 5. |
| Enable Safety Checker | No | Toggle content safety filtering. |
How to Use
- Upload your image — drag and drop or paste a public URL.
- Write your prompt — describe the motion, action, and atmosphere.
- Use Prompt Enhancer (optional) — click to enrich your description.
- Choose size — select landscape (1280×720) or portrait (720×1280).
- Set duration — choose 5 or 10 seconds.
- Run — click the button to generate.
- Download — preview and save your video.
Pricing
Per 5-second billing based on duration.
| Duration | Calculation | Cost |
|---|
| 5 seconds | 5 ÷ 5 × $0.20 | $0.20 |
| 10 seconds | 10 ÷ 5 × $0.20 | $0.40 |
Size Options
| Size | Orientation | Best For |
|---|
| 1280×720 | Landscape | YouTube, presentations, desktop viewing |
| 720×1280 | Portrait | TikTok, Instagram Reels, Stories, mobile |
Best Use Cases
- Storytelling — Bring narrative moments and emotional scenes to life.
- Social Media Content — Create engaging videos from photos for any platform.
- Lifestyle Animation — Animate everyday moments with warmth and authenticity.
- Marketing & Ads — Transform product images into dynamic video content.
- Creative Projects — Add motion to artwork and photography.
Example Prompts
- "Woman feeding stray cats in an alley, sunset sky above, cats meowing, urban kindness"
- "Gentle breeze moving through hair, soft smile appearing, warm golden light"
- "Clouds drifting across the sky, timelapse effect, peaceful atmosphere"
- "Product rotating slowly, studio lighting reflections, professional showcase"
- "Leaves falling gently around the subject, autumn atmosphere, subtle movement"
Pro Tips for Best Results
- Describe both subject motion and ambient movement for richer videos.
- Include emotional tone: "kindness", "peaceful", "warm", "dramatic".
- Use Pika for storytelling moments — it excels at emotionally resonant scenes.
- Match orientation to platform: portrait for TikTok/Reels, landscape for YouTube.
- Start with 5-second videos to test concepts before generating 10-second versions.
- Turbo mode delivers fast results — great for rapid iteration.
Notes
- Duration options are 5 or 10 seconds.
- If using a URL, ensure it is publicly accessible.
- Enable Safety Checker for content that will be publicly shared.
- Turbo mode prioritizes speed while maintaining Pika's quality standards.