VIDEO MODEL by Pika Labs

Pika 2.2

Pika Labs' quality-first video model — Pikaframes keyframe control for precise start and end frame specification, native 1080p output, 10-second clips, and a suite of scene manipulation tools including Pikascenes, Pikaffects, Pikadditions, and Pikaswaps.

Resolution

1080p

Duration

Up to 10 seconds

Aspect ratios

7 ratios

Keyframe control

Pikaframes

## Quality over speed Pika 2.2 is Pika Labs' most refined video generation model — built around the Pikaframes system, which allows you to define both the starting and ending frames of a 1–10 second transition, with the model generating the motion between them. This makes Pika 2.2 especially powerful for controlled, intentional video sequences where the visual result matters more than generation speed. Beyond Pikaframes, Pika 2.2 includes a full toolkit of scene manipulation tools — Pikaffects (dynamic visual effects), Pikascenes (environment transformations), Pikadditions (adding elements to scenes), and Pikaswaps (swapping objects or subjects) — making it a versatile choice for creative production and marketing content. ## Capabilities Specify the starting frame and ending frame of a transition — Pika 2.2 generates the motion between them with high precision and visual quality. Generates at full 1080p resolution without upscaling — production-ready quality for commercial and social deliverables. Apply dynamic visual effects to scenes — explosions, weather, magical transformations, and stylized visual treatments. Transform scene environments — change settings, backgrounds, time of day, and atmosphere while keeping the subject consistent. Add new elements, objects, or characters to an existing scene with natural integration and consistent lighting. Swap objects, subjects, or materials in a scene — replace one element with another while maintaining visual coherence. ## Specifications | Feature | Details | | -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | | **Developer** | Pika Labs | | **Resolution** | 1080p (native) | | **Duration** | Up to 10 seconds | | **Aspect ratios** | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:5, 5:4, 3:2, 2:3 | | **Keyframe control** | Pikaframes (start + end frame) | | **Audio** | No native audio generation | | **Scene tools** | Pikaffects, Pikascenes, Pikadditions, Pikaswaps | ## How to use Log into ImagineArt and go to the **AI Video Generator**. Choose **Pika 2.2** from the model dropdown. Describe the scene, motion, subject, style, and atmosphere in your text prompt. Choose your clip length (up to 10 seconds) and select from 7 available aspect ratios. Click **Generate** and review the 1080p output. Open the **AI Video Generator**, select **Pika 2.2**, and enable the **Pikaframes** option. Upload the image you want as the first frame and the image you want as the last frame of the clip. Choose the transition duration between 1 and 10 seconds. Add a descriptive prompt to guide the motion and style of the transition. Click **Generate**. Pika 2.2 creates the motion between your defined start and end frames. ## Prompting tips * **For Pikaframes, let the frames do the work** — Your start and end images already define the visual range; the prompt should focus on the motion style and atmosphere, not restating what's in the frames. * **Describe motion dynamics** — "Slow, graceful drift," "snappy cut with energy," or "smooth continuous movement" guide the pacing. * **Use Pikaffects for dramatic moments** — Effects like fire, lightning, water, or explosions are added naturally when referenced explicitly in the prompt. * **Match aspect ratio to delivery** — 16:9 for cinema/YouTube, 9:16 for vertical social, 1:1 for feeds, 4:5 for Instagram. ### Example prompts > A butterfly rests on a flower petal in golden afternoon light. A gentle breeze causes the petals to sway softly. Macro lens, shallow depth of field. 5 seconds, 16:9. > A glass of water shatters in slow motion, water droplets frozen mid-air, black background, cinematic high-speed photography style. 3 seconds, 1:1. ## Compare models | Model | Resolution | Keyframe control | Audio | Best for | | ----------------------------------------------- | ---------- | ---------------- | ----- | ------------------------------------- | | **Pika 2.2** | 1080p | Yes (Pikaframes) | No | Controlled transitions, quality-first | | [PixVerse v6](/ai-models/video/pixverse-v6) | 1080p | No | Yes | Audio-visual, cinematic lens control | | [PixVerse v5.5](/ai-models/video/pixverse-v5-5) | 1080p | No | Yes | Script-first multi-shot | | [Runway 4.5](/ai-models/video/runway-4-5) | 720p | No | No | Camera-precise cinematic output | Pika 2.2 is the best choice when you need to control exactly what the video starts and ends on. The Pikaframes system gives you a level of deterministic visual control that most generative video models don't offer.