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By OpenAI

Sora 2 video generator

OpenAI's video model, with synced audio in every clip.

From16credits per clip
A matte white electric hovercraft parked at a desert fuel station at night, glowing neon signage, cinematic film still, anamorphicStart frame, made with FLUX 3
Start

A matte white hovercraft glides into a desert fuel station at night, neon signs flicker on, the engine hum fades, cinematic wide shot

Sora 28s720pAudio

Good at

  • Narrative shots

    Scenes with a beginning, middle and end in one clip.

  • Built-in sound

    Every clip includes synced audio.

  • 12-second clips

    Room for a full beat without cutting.

Prompt tips for Sora 2
  1. Describe the story beat, not just the image.
  2. Sora 2 takes a start frame but not an end frame; use Veo or Kling for interpolation.
Settings and limits
Made by
OpenAI
Length
4, 8 or 12 seconds
Resolution
720p
Aspect ratios
16:9, 9:16
Audio
Native audio in every clip
Image input
Start frame
Negative prompt
Not supported
Typical render
About 180 seconds
Pricecredits per clip
SettingCredits
4 s at 720p, with audio16
8 s at 720p, with audio32
12 s at 720p, with audio48

Credits come with a plan, and failed runs are refunded. See plans

Sora 2 questions

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What is Sora 2?

Sora 2 generates video and sound together, and suits short scenes that tell a small story in one clip. In PhotoGenius it renders 720p clips of 4, 8 or 12 seconds in 16:9 or 9:16 and can start from an image.

Can I use Sora 2 without a ChatGPT subscription?

Yes. On PhotoGenius, Sora 2 is one of the video models you can pick in Video Studio with your PhotoGenius credits.

Does Sora 2 support 1080p?

On PhotoGenius it renders 720p.

Can Sora 2 animate my image?

Yes, it accepts a start frame.

How much does Sora 2 cost on PhotoGenius?

Sora 2 costs from 16 credits (4 s at 720p, with audio) to 48 credits (12 s at 720p, with audio) per clip. Plans start at $10 a month for 100 credits ($8 a month billed yearly), and the exact cost of every generation shows on the Generate button before you run it. Failed generations are refunded automatically.

Can I try Sora 2 for free?

Generating with Sora 2 uses credits from a plan. To try PhotoGenius without paying, the free image generator makes 5 images with FLUX.2 Klein and needs no account.

Can I use Sora 2 results commercially?

Commercial use is included on the Pro and Business plans. See the Terms of Service for the details of the license.