OpenAI's video generation model and app for creating cinematic clips from text, images, or existing video.
What is Sora?#
Sora is OpenAI's video generation model available through a dedicated web app. It turns text prompts, reference images, and existing videos into cinematic clips, with storyboarding, remix, blend, loop, and a shared feed of community creations. Sora access is included with ChatGPT Plus and Pro plans.
What can Sora do?#
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Sora 2 video model
Turn prompts or images into realistic videos with motion and audio
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Multiple styles
Cinematic, animated, photorealistic or surreal looks from one prompt
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Characters (Cameos)
Cast yourself or friends as characters and control how they appear
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Remix other videos
Swap characters, change the vibe, add scenes or continue someone's story
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Native audio
Auto-adds music, sound effects and dialogue to each scene
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Image to video
Upload an image to kick off a generation
Use Cases#
- Content creators — Turn a short prompt into a shareable video with matching sound.
- Filmmakers — Explore cinematic or surreal styles quickly without a shoot.
- Friends and communities — Cast themselves as characters and appear together in the same video.
- Storytellers — Remix another creator's video to continue the story or add a new scene.
- Designers — Upload a reference image and have Sora animate it into a video.
Quick facts about Sora#
- Pricing
- ChatGPT Plus$20/moChatGPT Pro$200/moas of Apr 18, 2026View official pricing
- Platforms
- Web
Frequently Asked Questions#
Sora Traffic Analysis
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