Club Benefits
You are now subscribed
Your newsletter sign-up was successful
Want to add more newsletters?
Daily (Mon-Sun)
Tom's Guide Daily
Sign up to get the latest updates on all of your favorite content! From cutting-edge tech news and the hottest streaming buzz to unbeatable deals on the best products and in-depth reviews, we’ve got you covered.
Weekly on Thursday
Tom's AI Guide
Be AI savvy with your weekly newsletter summing up all the biggest AI news you need to know. Plus, analysis from our AI editor and tips on how to use the latest AI tools!
Weekly on Friday
Tom's iGuide
Unlock the vast world of Apple news straight to your inbox. With coverage on everything from exciting product launches to essential software updates, this is your go-to source for the latest updates on all the best Apple content.
Weekly on Monday
Tom's Streaming Guide
Our weekly newsletter is expertly crafted to immerse you in the world of streaming. Stay updated on the latest releases and our top recommendations across your favorite streaming platforms.
Join the club
Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.
Pika, the AI video platform known for making high-quality tools accessible to everyone and for letting you "meet your younger self for coffee," just dropped a new feature that's already turning heads.
I couldn't believe how ridiculously realistic the videos appear when I tried it. Meet PikaTwists.
Designed to help creators inject dramatic, funny or surreal twists into their videos, the feature gives users the power to transform any clip with just a few words.
So, whether you want your feline to join you for a cup of tea, your car to levitate in the middle of a drive, or for your dog to suddenly start breakdancing, PikaTwists makes it happen — in minutes.
How to try it
All it takes is uploading a video and describing the twist. Simply prompt the AI to make the change and it will handle the rest, generating realistic, mind-bending effects without the need for complex editing software.
What makes PikaTwists so impressive is how well it preserves the original footage. We're talking lighting, camera angles, objects, and characters — all stay consistent while the twist blends seamlessly into the scene. It’s the kind of result that previously required a VFX studio but now anyone with a video, an imagination and a good prompt can make it happen.
Pushing boundries
"Our goal is to empower users to push the boundaries of their creativity," explains Pika's Founder and CEO Demi Guo. "We believe that by making advanced AI tools user-friendly and accessible, we can inspire a new wave of content creation that is both innovative and fun."
With a growing suite of AI features and a rapidly growing user base exceeding 12 million, the platform continues to push boundaries by putting creators in the driver seat and giving them editing skills to bring high-concept ideas to life without specialized skills.
From casual content creators to aspiring filmmakers, PikaTwists opens up new possibilities for storytelling — all powered by whatever prompt you can imagine.
Accessibility and outlook
PikaTwists is currently available to both free and paid users. Free (Basic) users can access the feature through Turbo mode. Pro users get full access across all paid subscription tiers.
This latest launch follows other Pika Labs tools such as Pikadditions and Pika 2 with sound effects. With a mission to put advanced video tools into the hands of everyday users, regardless of tech skills, this tool is no exception.
Want to try it out for yourself? Head to pika.art and start twisting your videos today. How'd your PikaTwists turn out? Let me know in the comments!
More from Tom's Guide
- I use ChatGPT every day — here's 10 prompts I can't live without
- I've tested countless AI tools — this one surpasses them all
- ChatGPT just got a huge memory upgrade — here's why it's a big deal
You must confirm your public display name before commenting
Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.
