Pika V2.2 Pikaframes

Pika V2.2 — Pickaframes (Image-to-Video)

Pika V2.2 Pickaframes turns one or more still images into a short, animated video. You provide keyframe images plus a global description, optionally set per-segment transitions, and the model fills in motion, camera moves, and in-between frames for social videos, ads, and simple storyboard clips.

Highlights

• Image-driven animation – Start from 1+ still images and let the model create smooth motion and transitions.
• Timeline control via transitions – Use per-segment durations to decide how long the animation lingers between images.
• Production-ready quality – Supports up to 1080p output for most major platforms.
• Prompt-guided style – A single high-level prompt controls look, atmosphere, and camera behaviour.

Parameters

• images (required)

  • Upload one or more images or paste URLs.
  • Single image: the model animates around that scene (camera moves, small changes).
  • Multiple images: they act as keyframes; the video evolves from the first to the last in order.

• prompt (required) Global description of the clip: content, motion, and style. Example: TV screen flickering in a cozy kitchen, soft camera shake, warm cinematic lighting.

• transitions (optional) A list of segments; each item has:

  • duration – segment length in seconds
  • prompt (optional) – local override or refinement for this segment only

  If transitions are provided, total video length is roughly the sum of all durations. If no transitions are set, a 5-second clip is generated by default.

• resolution Output quality tier, for example 720p or 1080p.

• seed

  • −1: random each run (exploration).
  • Any fixed integer: reproducible layout and motion.

Output format: MP4 video at the chosen resolution.

Pricing

Billing depends on effective duration and resolution. Each run is charged for at least 5 seconds.

• billed_duration

  • If transitions are set: max(sum of all transition durations, 5)
  • If no transitions: 5

• resolution_factor

  • 0.5 for resolutions up to and including 720p
  • 0.75 for 1080p

Reference prices

Resolution	Billed length	Total price	Approx. per-second
≤ 720p	5 s	0.20 USD	0.040 USD / s
≤ 720p	10 s	0.40 USD	0.040 USD / s
≤ 720p	15 s	0.60 USD	0.040 USD / s
1080p	5 s	0.30 USD	0.060 USD / s
1080p	10 s	0.60 USD	0.060 USD / s
1080p	15 s	0.90 USD	0.060 USD / s

Any clip shorter than 5 seconds is still billed as 5 seconds.

How to Use

1. Write the global prompt In the prompt field, describe the overall scene and motion in one or two sentences (for example: TV screen flickering, reflections on the counter, slight handheld camera feel).

2. Add images

   • Under images, upload at least one frame or paste image URLs.
   • Click Add Item to append more keyframes; they are used in order from top to bottom.

3. Configure transitions (optional but recommended for multi-image stories)

   • In transitions, click Add Item.
   • Set duration in seconds for how long the animation should spend between the current and next keyframe.
   • Optionally add a local prompt to nudge that segment’s motion or style.
   • Add multiple transition items if you want a longer sequence; total length is their duration sum.

4. Choose resolution

   • Use 720p for quick iteration and previews.
   • Switch to 1080p once you are happy with the motion and want a final render.

5. Set seed if needed

   • Keep −1 when exploring different variations.
   • Use a fixed integer when you want to lock in a specific behaviour for future runs.

6. Run and download

   • Check the estimated cost shown on the Run button (for example, 0.20 USD for 5 seconds at 720p).
   • Click Run, wait for processing, then download your generated MP4 from the result panel.

Tips

• Use images with similar aspect ratios to avoid stretching during transitions.
• To mimic flickering or jump cuts, use two very similar images with short transition durations.
• Iterate with short, cheap runs first, then extend durations and upgrade resolution for the final version.