Pika 2.1 came out in Jan 2025 as the upgrade to 2.0. It runs text‑to‑video image‑to‑video and video‑to‑video using tools like Pikaswaps and Pikadditions.
It makes 1080p HD clips usually at 24 FPS.
You get aspect ratios like 16:9, 4:3, 1:1 and 9:16.Clips run 5–10 seconds with looping up to 16×
You can build scenes using your own characters objects and backgrounds. Motion feels smooth with lifelike physics like proper ball arcs or dancing. Lighting and style can shift mid clip while keeping the flow. Video-to-video edits like swaps or add-ons match color and lighting.
It spits out sharp clips in seconds to a few minutes depending on length.
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