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Sora

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by openai

OpenAI's AI video generator built into ChatGPT, creating realistic video clips with text to video, storyboard, remix, blend, and synchronized audio.

Key features

Text to Video Generation
Image to Video
Storyboard
Remix
Blend
Re-cut
Pricing

Free tier available, Plus (via ChatGPT) at $20/mo

Best For

Existing ChatGPT Plus or Pro subscribers who want video generation without paying for a separate tool

Verdict

Bundled into ChatGPT Plus ($20/mo) and Pro ($200/mo), no separate subscription needed if you already use ChatGPT

What it does

Text to Video Generation

Describe a scene in natural language and Sora generates a video from scratch. Supports widescreen, vertical (for mobile/TikTok), and square formats.

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Image to Video

Upload a still image and Sora animates it into a video, bringing static photos, illustrations, or generated images to life.

Storyboard

Build your video frame by frame, controlling what happens at each moment. Divide videos into segments with individual descriptions, durations, reference images, and camera movements.

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Remix

Take an existing generation and describe changes to create a new version. Explore variations without starting from scratch.

Blend

Transition elements from one video to another, creating smooth merges between different clips or scenes.

Re-cut

Trim and extend videos in a new storyboard, giving you editing control over generated content.

Synchronized Audio (Sora 2)

Sora 2 generates video and audio together in sync, including dialogue and sound effects. No separate audio production needed.

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API Access

Programmatic video generation via the OpenAI API. Pricing starts at $0.10/second for 720p, $0.30/second for 720p Pro, and $0.50/second for 1024p Pro.

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Pricing

Free / Go

Free

No Sora access. Video generation is not available on the Free or Go ChatGPT tiers.

  • No Sora access
  • No video generation
Best Value

Plus (via ChatGPT)

$20/month

1,000 Sora credits per month (roughly 25 clips at 720p, 5 seconds each, or 4 to 8 minutes of total video). Includes watermarks. 720p max resolution, 5 second max length.

  • 1,000 Sora credits per month (roughly 25 clips at 720p, 5s each)
  • Up to 720p resolution
  • Up to 5 second clips
  • Watermarks on output
  • Text to video
  • Image to video
  • Storyboard, remix, blend, re-cut
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Pro (via ChatGPT)

$200/month

10,000 Sora credits per month plus unlimited relaxed (slower) generations. 1080p HD, 20 second max length, no watermarks. The full Sora experience.

  • 10,000 Sora credits per month (plus unlimited relaxed generations)
  • Up to 1080p HD resolution
  • Up to 20 second clips
  • No watermarks
  • Pro model quality
  • All Plus features
  • Priority generation queue

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Bundled into ChatGPT Plus ($20/mo) and Pro ($200/mo), no separate subscription needed if you already use ChatGPT
  • Among the most physically realistic AI video available, with accurate object interactions and natural dynamics
  • Storyboard feature provides fine grained control over video segments, timing, camera movements, and pacing
  • Sora 2 generates synchronized audio alongside video, including dialogue and sound effects
  • Up to 20 second videos on Pro, longer than most competitors per generation
  • Remix and blend features enable creative iteration without starting from scratch
  • API access available for developers building video generation into applications

Cons

  • Not available on Free or Go plans; requires at least ChatGPT Plus at $20/mo
  • Plus tier is restrictive: 720p only, 5 second max, watermarks on all output
  • Pro tier at $200/mo is expensive for users who primarily want video generation
  • Credit system can be confusing; costs vary by resolution, duration, and aspect ratio (widescreen costs 2x square)
  • No dedicated filmmaking interface like Google's Flow; video generation happens in the ChatGPT chat or sora.com
  • No dedicated camera control tools; camera movement relies on prompt descriptions
  • Physics and hand rendering still imperfect on complex scenes, though improving with each update

How to get started

1

Subscribe to ChatGPT Plus or Pro

Sora requires at least a ChatGPT Plus subscription ($20/mo). Go to chatgpt.com and upgrade your plan. Pro ($200/mo) unlocks 1080p, 20 second videos, and no watermarks.

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2

Generate your first video

Open ChatGPT or visit sora.com and describe the video you want. Be specific about camera movement, lighting, mood, and composition. Start with square format to save credits while iterating.

3

Try the Storyboard

Use Storyboard mode for longer or more complex videos. Divide your video into segments, each with its own description, duration, and reference images. This gives you fine grained control over pacing and narrative.

4

Iterate with Remix and Blend

Use Remix to create variations of existing generations without starting over. Use Blend to smoothly transition between two videos. These tools make creative iteration fast and credit efficient.

Deep dive

Detailed guides with comparisons, tips, and visuals for each feature.

Sora 1 vs Sora 2

How Sora 2 improved on the original with longer videos, synchronized audio, and significantly better quality.

Plus and Pro·1 min read

Storyboard: Frame by Frame Control

How to use Sora's Storyboard feature to build videos segment by segment with precise control over each moment.

Plus and Pro·1 min read

Sora Credits Explained

How the credit system works, what you get per tier, and how to maximize your monthly allocation.

Plus and Pro·1 min read

Sora vs Other Video Generators

How Sora compares to Veo, Hailuo, Seedance, and Flow across quality, pricing, and features.

All plans·1 min read

Sora API for Developers

Programmatic video generation via the OpenAI API with per second pricing.

API access·1 min read

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Last updated: 2026-02-19