Pika V2.0 Turbo I2V | Fast Image-to-Video API

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.

v2.0 Turbo I2v API — Quick start

Grab a WaveSpeedAI API key, then call POST https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/pika/v2.0-turbo-i2v with your input as JSON. The endpoint returns a prediction id; poll the prediction endpoint until status flips to completed, then read the output URL from data.outputs[0]. Examples for v2.0 Turbo I2v below.

HTTP example

# Submit the prediction
curl -X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/pika/v2.0-turbo-i2v" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
    "image": "https://example.com/your-input.jpg",
    "size": "1280*720",
    "duration": 5
}'

# Response includes a prediction id. Poll for the result:
curl -X GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/{request_id}/result" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY"

# When status is "completed", read the output from data.outputs[0].

Node.js example

// npm install wavespeed
const WaveSpeed = require('wavespeed');

const client = new WaveSpeed(); // reads WAVESPEED_API_KEY from env

const result = await client.run("pika/v2.0-turbo-i2v", {
        "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
        "image": "https://example.com/your-input.jpg",
        "size": "1280*720",
        "duration": 5
});

console.log(result.outputs[0]); // → URL of the generated output

Python example

# pip install wavespeed
import wavespeed

output = wavespeed.run(
    "pika/v2.0-turbo-i2v",
    {
    "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
    "image": "https://example.com/your-input.jpg",
    "size": "1280*720",
    "duration": 5
}
)

print(output["outputs"][0])  # → URL of the generated output

v2.0 Turbo I2v API — Frequently asked questions

What is the v2.0 Turbo I2v API?

v2.0 Turbo I2v is a Pika model for video generation from images, exposed as a REST API on WaveSpeedAI. Pika V2.0 Turbo Image-to-Video creates high-quality videos from images with multiple sizes and prompt optimization. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing. You can call it programmatically or try it from the playground above.

How do I call the v2.0 Turbo I2v API?

POST your input parameters to the model's REST endpoint (shown in the API tab of this playground) with your WaveSpeedAI API key in the Authorization header. Submission returns a prediction ID; poll the prediction endpoint until status flips to "completed", then read the output URL from the result. The playground generates a ready-to-paste code sample in Python, JavaScript, or cURL for whatever inputs you've set. Full request/response shape is documented at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/pika/pika-v2.0-turbo-i2v.

How much does v2.0 Turbo I2v cost per run?

v2.0 Turbo I2v starts at $0.20 per run. That figure is the base price — the final charge scales with the parameters you set in the form (output size, length, count, references, or whatever knobs this model exposes), so a higher-quality or larger output costs more than a minimal one. The exact cost for your current input is shown live next to the Generate button before you submit, and the actual per-call charge is recorded on the prediction afterwards.

What inputs does v2.0 Turbo I2v accept?

Key inputs: `prompt`, `image`, `duration`, `size`. The full JSON schema (types, defaults, allowed values) is rendered above the Generate button and mirrored in the API reference at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/pika/pika-v2.0-turbo-i2v.

How long does v2.0 Turbo I2v take to generate?

Average end-to-end generation time on WaveSpeedAI is around 100 seconds per request — measured across recent runs. Queue time scales with global demand; live status is visible in the prediction record.

Can I use v2.0 Turbo I2v outputs commercially?

Commercial usage rights depend on the model's license, set by its provider (Pika). The license summary appears on the model card above; see WaveSpeedAI's Terms of Service for platform-level conditions.

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