h3 flexPika Image to Video with Audio
Give your photograph a sense of time. Use a first frame to establish the scene and an optional last frame to guide where it ends, then describe the motion and sound you want.
H3 Flex is an independent video studio powered by the Pika API.
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Image-to-Video Examples
Official model examples, shown as inspiration rather than promises of a matching result. Your uploaded frames and motion instructions shape your own generation.
How to Animate an Image with Pika H3 Flex
Upload Your First Frame
Sign in and choose a JPEG, PNG or WebP image, up to 10 MB per file. Pick a clear composition with a visible subject and enough room for the movement you want. Only upload images you have permission to use.
Add a Last Frame and Motion
An optional closing image helps describe the destination. Keep the subject and visual style compatible across both frames. Explain the motion between them rather than trying to restate every visible detail.
Choose Settings and Generate
Choose 5–15 seconds, resolution and aspect ratio, then review the displayed credit cost. Preview the completed clip and its sound. Download it from My Films or try a revised motion prompt.
Image Requirements and Framing
Plan the Composition
A landscape photograph may need a different crop for a vertical video. Keep important faces and objects away from the edge. Select the intended aspect ratio before generating, and inspect whether the final frame retains the details that matter.
Describe Change and Audio
Use the prompt to explain what moves, how quickly and what the camera does. Add a sound direction that fits the image. A subtle blink or gentle fabric movement may suit a portrait better than several simultaneous transformations.
A Motion Prompt to Adapt
The subject slowly turns toward the window as the curtain moves in a light breeze. The camera makes a gentle push-in. Preserve the calm mood and soft daylight. Sound: quiet room tone, rustling fabric and birds outside.
Image-to-Video FAQ
Which image formats can I use?
The H3 Flex uploader accepts JPEG, PNG and WebP, up to 10 MB per file. SVG and video files are not image uploads.
Do I need both a first and last frame?
A first frame is enough to start here. Add an optional last frame when the final composition is important. You still need a prompt describing the intended motion.
Can I use several images as references instead?
Yes, Reference to Video is a separate mode in the studio. It guides a new scene with image references rather than treating those images as an ordered first-and-last-frame sequence.