Features That Bring Stories to Life
Everything you need to create magical, personalized stories your children will treasure forever.
AI-Generated Illustrations
Every story page features a unique, beautiful illustration generated by advanced AI. No clip art or stock images - each picture is created specifically for your story.
- Unique artwork for every story
- High-quality illustrations
- Consistent character appearance
Photo-Based Characters
Upload a photo of your child, and our AI captures their likeness in whichever illustration style you choose. Your child becomes a true storybook hero.
- Photo reference for accuracy
- Privacy-first: photos never stored
- Or describe characters without photos
Perfect Bedtime Length
Every story is 8 pages - long enough for a complete adventure, short enough for bedtime. With a cover and title, it feels like a real children's book.
- 8 illustrated pages per story
- Cover image included
- Engaging narrative arc
9 Beautiful Illustration Styles
Every character and story can be rendered in any of these unique artistic styles
Storybook Watercolor
Soft, dreamy illustrations with gentle color washes
Pixar 3D
Vibrant 3D characters with expressive features
Anime
Japanese animation style with bold eyes and dynamic poses
Classic Disney
Timeless hand-drawn animation feel
Minimalist Vector
Clean, simple shapes with modern appeal
Whimsical Cartoon
Playful exaggerated features full of personality
Dreamy Pastel
Soft, ethereal illustrations in gentle tones
Bold Graphic
Strong lines and vibrant colors that pop
Soft Colored Pencil
Textured, hand-drawn warmth and charm
And So Much More
Every detail designed with families in mind
Age-Appropriate Content
Specify your child's age (1-12), and stories automatically adjust vocabulary, sentence length, and themes to match their reading level.
Multiple Characters
Include up to 5 characters in each story - siblings, friends, pets, or imaginary companions can all join the adventure together.
Endless Story Ideas
From space adventures to magical forests, underwater kingdoms to dinosaur safaris - any story you can imagine, we can create.
Share with Family
Generate shareable links to send stories to grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends. They can read online or save to their own library.
Offline Reading
Stories are cached for offline access. Read anywhere - on planes, at the cottage, or just when bedtime Wi-Fi is unreliable.
Safe & Private
We never store uploaded photos. All content is generated fresh and stored securely. Your family's privacy is our priority.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about Piko Story
Our AI uses advanced image generation technology to create unique illustrations based on your character descriptions and story scenes. Each illustration is generated fresh, ensuring your stories are truly one-of-a-kind.
Yes! You can upload a photo when creating a character, and our AI will use it as a reference to capture your child's likeness in the chosen illustration style. The photo is used only for generation and is never stored.
Stories can be tailored for children ages 1-12. When you create a story, you specify the target age, and the AI adjusts vocabulary, sentence complexity, and themes accordingly. Younger children get simpler sentences and basic concepts, while older children get more complex narratives.
Absolutely! You can generate shareable links for any story or character. Family members can view shared content on the web, or claim it to save in their own app if they have an account.
Yes! Once a story is generated and viewed, it's cached on your device for offline reading. This is perfect for bedtime when you might not have a strong internet connection.
While each story is unique, we understand not every generation will be perfect. If a story generation fails, your credit is automatically refunded. We're continuously improving our AI to create better stories.
Start Creating Magic Today
Download the app and get 6 free credits to create your first characters and stories. No subscription required.