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Sora 2

OpenAI's legacy synced-audio video model for short text- or image-guided clips—still documented, but approaching a permanent API shutdown.

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Lifecycle warning

The Sora API is scheduled to permanently shut down on September 24, 2026. Do not begin a new long-lived integration without a migration plan.

Plain-English overview

What Sora 2 actually is

Sora 2 generates short landscape or portrait video with synchronized audio from text and optional image guidance. Its simple per-second price makes small experiments easy to estimate.

This is now primarily a migration entry, not a recommendation for a new production build. OpenAI has scheduled the Sora API to shut down permanently on September 24, 2026.

Good fit for

Evaluating an existing Sora integration
Short synced-audio experiments before shutdown
Planning a migration to another video provider

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The facts that matter for video models

These are provider-published specifications, not Cody benchmark scores. Follow the linked sources for current limits and endpoint-specific exceptions.

Generation priceCurrent list price per generated second or the provider's closest billing unit.: $0.10 / generated second
Clip durationDocumented duration choices or maximum clip length.: 4, 8, or 12 seconds
Maximum outputHighest provider-documented output resolution, with relevant constraints.: 720×1280 or 1280×720
Native audioWhether the endpoint generates synchronized audio with video.: Yes, synced audio
Input modesSupported text, image, video, reference, or motion inputs.: Text or image to video
Generation timeOnly shown when a provider publishes a range; not a Cody benchmark.: Not published

Pricing source: OpenAI ↗

API and provider access

Where to get Sora 2

OpenAISora 2 model docsLegacy OpenAI video endpoint.OpenAIVideo API lifecycle noticeOfficial permanent-shutdown notice.

Availability

Regions and access stage

Legacy OpenAI Videos API access remains temporarily available, but new integrations should account for the announced shutdown.

Direct access follows OpenAI's supported-country list while the API remains active.

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Data and training

The route matters.

OpenAI says API inputs and outputs are not used for training by default. Standard abuse-monitoring and feature-specific storage controls apply until the service shuts down.

This is a concise reading of the cited provider material, not legal advice. A third-party gateway can have different storage, routing, training, and residency terms from the model maker's direct API.

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Frequently asked questions

Sora 2 FAQ

What is Sora 2?

OpenAI's legacy synced-audio video model for short text- or image-guided clips—still documented, but approaching a permanent API shutdown. Sora 2 generates short landscape or portrait video with synchronized audio from text and optional image guidance. Its simple per-second price makes small experiments easy to estimate.

When was Sora 2 released?

Sora 2 was released on December 8, 2025 according to the cited provider materials.

Is Sora 2 still supported?

The Sora API is scheduled to permanently shut down on September 24, 2026. Do not begin a new long-lived integration without a migration plan.

Where can I access Sora 2?

Legacy OpenAI Videos API access remains temporarily available, but new integrations should account for the announced shutdown. The access routes listed in this guide are OpenAI, OpenAI.

How much does Sora 2 cost?

$0.10 / generated second. OpenAI list price for 720×1280 portrait or 1280×720 landscape Sora 2 output.

Where is Sora 2 available?

Legacy OpenAI Videos API access remains temporarily available, but new integrations should account for the announced shutdown. Direct access follows OpenAI's supported-country list while the API remains active.

Is my Sora 2 API data used for training?

OpenAI says API inputs and outputs are not used for training by default. Standard abuse-monitoring and feature-specific storage controls apply until the service shuts down. The policy belongs to the provider route and account terms, so verify it again before production use.

Research trail

Sources for this guide

Checked September 3, 2026

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