Set the Publishing Shape First
Choose a vertical, square, or widescreen ratio before generation instead of cropping the finished motion later.
Image to Video AI
Animate a source image with a compatible model and a motion prompt. This independent platform does not currently offer Pika H3 Flex itself.
AI Image to Video Generator
Animate a still image with directed motion, camera control and production-ready video models. Available models include MiniMax H3; Pika H3 Flex itself is not available on this independent platform.
Reference
Prompt
Context: A panda named Bamboo and a red fox named Tweed host a witty podcast called Quantum Quibbles. Bamboo welcomes the audience, Tweed introduces himself, and together they announce today's topic: quantum entanglement. Natural dialogue, expressive gestures and synchronized speech.
Direct Motion From a Still Image
With Every Choice Visible
Upload a reference, describe what should move, and review the compatible model, format, duration, sound setting, and Credit quote before you run. Pika H3 Flex keeps the source and finished clip in the same workspace so the next iteration starts with context.
See the Input, Motion Brief, and Result Together
Illustrative examples pair prompts with clips, and include source images where supplied. They are not verified Pika H3 Flex outputs or a guarantee for the model currently selected. Review the recorded model when available and adapt the prompt to your own inputs.
Controls That Stay With the Creative
One connected workspace from source frame to reusable result
Describe Motion, Camera, and Pace
Direct what moves and how the shot behaves with a prompt, without building a manual editing timeline.
Keep the Source as Your Anchor
Start from a clear frame and use restrained direction when facial identity, product form, or composition matters.
Know the Credit Cost Before the Run
See the current estimate for the selected model and settings before submitting a generation.
From Still Frame to First Video Draft
Build the shot in three decisions: choose the frame, direct the movement, then confirm the output settings and Credit quote.
Creative walkthroughs
Existing library media is shown as inspiration. Original full settings, timing and attempt costs were not recorded. The settings and revisions below are suggested starting points, not a claimed reproduction or new Flex benchmark.
Portrait micro-expression from a still image
Library group: MiniMax H3. This is not a Pika H3 Flex sample.
Existing inspiration clip
- Suggested starting settings
- Suggested new attempt: MiniMax H3, image-to-video, 5 seconds, 768p, 16:9. These are not the historical clip settings. See the single-image quote below.
- Input roles
- Use a permitted, clear portrait as the first frame. Keep the face unobstructed. The displayed source and clip already exist in the library.
- What to check
- Inspect face shape, eyes, teeth and hair. The goal is one blink and a small expression, not a scene change.
- If the result drifts
- If identity drifts, remove the camera move, shorten the prompt and reduce expression strength. This is a proposed revision, not a measured before/after result.
Starting prompt
The person blinks once, breathes gently and gives a small relaxed smile. Keep the head position, face and hairstyle stable. Fixed camera, soft window light, no scene change. No speech or music.
A restrained product-ad brief
Library inspiration: Product story. Its source model and original input are not recorded; do not attribute this clip to Flex or H3.
Existing inspiration clip
- Suggested starting settings
- Suggested new attempt: a compatible image-to-video model, 5 seconds, supported lower resolution, 9:16 for a vertical ad. Recheck the quote after selecting the actual model.
- Input roles
- Upload your own licensed pack shot; the inspiration poster is not presented as its original input. Keep all packaging edges visible.
- What to check
- Check silhouette, cap, label and reflections frame by frame before using the result in an ad.
- If the result drifts
- If labels change, reduce camera rotation and avoid liquid splashes or large object movement. Keep one slow push-in first.
Starting prompt
Use my product photo as the first frame. The bottle stays upright on a stone plinth while one soft reflection moves across its surface. One slow push-in, then hold. Keep packaging shape and label placement recognizable. Warm neutral background, no added text. Quiet room ambience, no speech or music.
Room for every kind of creator.
One credit balance for images, video and audio. Pick a monthly or yearly plan, and top up with a credit pack anytime.
Lite
Perfect for beginners exploring AI
$9.99/ month$12.99
$119.88 billed yearly
3,000 Credits / month
- Videos
- ~61
- Images
- ~750
- Tracks
- ~136
- Access to video generation models
- Access to image generation models
- Music and audio creation
- AI Agent chat
- Commercial use under the Terms
- AI Workflow Infinite Canvas included
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Pro
PopularIdeal for high-frequency creation
$24.99/ month$34.99
$299.88 billed yearly
10,000 Credits / month
- Videos
- ~204
- Images
- ~2,500
- Tracks
- ~454
- Access to video generation models
- Access to image generation models
- Music and audio creation
- AI Agent chat
- Commercial use under the Terms
- AI Workflow Infinite Canvas included
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Ultra
Designed for extreme production
$79.99/ month$129.99
$959.88 billed yearly
30,000 Credits / month
- Videos
- ~612
- Images
- ~7,500
- Tracks
- ~1,363
- Access to video generation models
- Access to image generation models
- Music and audio creation
- AI Agent chat
- Commercial use under the Terms
- AI Workflow Infinite Canvas included
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Image to Video AI Questions, Answered
Not yet. This is an independent platform, not the official Pika service. MiniMax H3 is a separate model, not Pika H3 Flex. Choose one of the listed models and check its supported inputs, settings and Credit cost before generating. For the official Flex service, start at pika.art/pika-h3-flex.
The selected video model uses the uploaded frame as a visual anchor for the subject, composition, and style while generating new frames for motion. Exact preservation varies by image, prompt, and model.
Use a sharp image with a readable subject, complete edges, and enough surrounding space for the intended movement. Heavy blur, blocked faces, severe crops, and tiny details leave the model less visual information to preserve.
State the subject action, camera behavior, pace, and environmental movement. Keep directions compatible with the source frame, and avoid asking for several unrelated scene changes in one short clip.
Begin with a clear front or three-quarter view, request restrained movement, and avoid abrupt camera changes. If the result drifts, shorten the instruction and change one variable at a time so you can see what improved it.
Some supported models can generate sound and others produce silent video. AI Sound can be turned on only when the selected model supports it.
Waiting time depends on the queue, provider, selected model, resolution and clip duration. We have not measured a typical completion time for this integration. Follow the existing task’s status in My Work; waiting alone does not mean it failed.
The quote is calculated from the selected model and supported output settings, including duration or resolution where those affect cost. Pika H3 Flex displays the current estimate before you submit the job.
Failed generation jobs are protected by Pika H3 Flex's Credit-return policy. The workspace also keeps the failed state visible so you can adjust the setup and try again.
Yes. Available ratios depend on the chosen model and can include vertical, square, widescreen, and other formats. Select the intended publishing shape before generating.
You can use available signup Credits to test a compatible model. The interface shows the Credit estimate first, so you can decide whether to run that setup.
Downloads use the media file returned by the selected model provider. Check the preview and downloaded file for any watermark; a paid subscription does not itself remove a provider watermark.
Paid outputs generated with a Lite, Pro or Ultra subscription, or a one-time Credit Pack, may be used commercially under our Terms of Service, the selected model's terms and applicable intellectual property law. You must have the rights to your inputs and remain responsible for how you use the output.
Put Your Still Image in Motion
Keep the Workflow Connected
Bring in the source frame, direct the movement, compare compatible models, and keep the finished clip ready for another pass.
Free Credits and example video costs
What does the signup offer cover?
Eligible new accounts can receive up to 10 signup Credits. Granted signup Credits expire after 3 days.
Grants are subject to eligibility and the daily allocation limit, so registration does not guarantee a grant. Your Credit history shows the amount actually received and its expiry. Signup Credits are not unlimited and may be insufficient for a video.
These are estimates for one new attempt with the listed models. The draft uses text only; the image example uses one first frame; the reference example uses two still images. No video or audio references are included.
| Workflow | Model and settings | Estimated Credits | Pack-price equivalent (USD) | Signup allowance comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short text-only draft | seedance-2.0-mini 4s · 480p · 16:9 | 30 | $0.18 | Full signup grant is insufficient |
| Single-image animation | minimax-h3 5s · 768p · 16:9 | 122 | $0.73 | Full signup grant is insufficient |
| Two-image reference shot | minimax-h3 5s · 768p · 16:9 | 122 | $0.73 | Full signup grant is insufficient |
USD equivalents use the current 5000-Credit Pack at $29.99. They allocate part of a pack purchase, not a separate per-video cash payment. Subscription rates and other packs differ; actual remaining allowance may be lower.
A successful result uses Credits even if you dislike it. Budget for several attempts: three successful attempts at the same settings use about three times the listed Credits. Failed generation tasks return their Credits. Video/audio reference duration and other inputs can affect the final quote.