Pika Labs has released the Pika Social AI Video app, offering iPhone users a way to transform selfies into short, AI-generated videos.
Highlights
- iOS-Exclusive Launch: Available only on iPhones via invite codes, with phased onboarding and a waitlist for new users.
- Selfie-to-Video Creation: Transform selfies into short AI videos with scene customization, text prompts, and collaborative editing.
- New AI Model: Generates native audio, hyper-realistic facial expressions, and HD videos in as little as six seconds.
- Social-Creation Platform: First AI-only social video app, combining generation tools with integrated sharing and content discovery.
- Early Access Strategy: Limited invite codes shared via X (formerly Twitter) to build hype, similar to other Silicon Valley startups.
- Industry Recognition: Praised by Tom’s Guide for consistent character generation and creative flexibility.
- Android Version in Development: No confirmed release date; premium feature pricing details remain undisclosed.
The launch coincides with the debut of a new video generation model capable of producing native audio, hyper-realistic facial expressions, and high-definition output in just seconds.
Currently available only on iOS through invite codes, the app is onboarding users in phases. Early testers from a closed group have had access for some time, and a waitlist is open for new users. An Android version is in development, though a release date has not been announced.
From Selfie to AI-Generated Video
Once logged in, users can capture a selfie and transform it into a short AI video using Pika’s built-in generation tools.
The app allows for element adjustments, replacements, and scene customization through text prompts. It also supports collaborative creation — users can recreate and build upon others’ shared setups, resulting in a chain of evolving content.
New AI Model With Native Audio Support
Alongside the app, Pika Labs introduced its latest video generation model. This version generates audio natively, removing the need for separate sound editing.
It also delivers hyper-realistic facial expressions and supports high-definition videos of any style or length, with rendering speeds as fast as six seconds.
Positioning as a Social-Creation Platform
Pika Labs describes the app as the first AI-only social video platform, combining creative generation with integrated sharing features. This approach sets it apart from studio-oriented competitors by positioning it as both a creation tool and a standalone social space.
To maintain exclusivity and drive interest, access is invite-only, with limited codes shared via X (formerly Twitter) and a public waitlist in place. This controlled rollout mirrors the early launch strategies of several Silicon Valley startups, generating anticipation among digital creators.
Industry Recognition
In a comparison of leading AI video platforms, Tom’s Guide highlighted Pika Labs for consistent character generation and creative flexibility, making it a strong choice for customization-focused creators.
The company has not yet disclosed whether its premium features will be free or subscription-based, nor has it confirmed a full public release timeline.
By merging advanced AI video generation with a built-in social ecosystem, Pika Labs aims to create a hub for both content creation and community interaction in AI video space.
