Sora2
Standard mode, 720p, max 15s. Fast generation for social clips and quick tests.
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Sora 2
Overview
What is Sora 2?
Sora 2 is OpenAI's flagship video generation model, known for its exceptional understanding of real-world physics and motion. Unlike earlier AI video tools, Sora 2 maintains a persistent 'world state'—objects don't disappear between frames, shadows follow light sources correctly, and physics behaves as expected. When a ball bounces, it rebounds naturally. When fabric moves in wind, it flows with realistic weight and texture.
The model comes in three versions to match different needs. Standard mode offers 720p output up to 15 seconds—ideal for social media content, quick tests, and rapid creative iteration. Pro mode unlocks 1080p HD resolution with native audio synchronization, generating matching dialogue, ambient sounds, and music automatically. This makes it perfect for commercials, product videos, and professional content where quality matters.
Storyboard mode is designed for complex narratives. You can define multiple scenes with individual prompts and reference images, and Sora 2 maintains visual consistency across all shots—same characters, same style, same world. With support for up to 25 seconds of continuous storytelling, it's ideal for music videos, short films, and branded content that needs a coherent visual narrative.
Please note: Sora 2 does not accept reference content featuring real people or potentially copyrighted characters, and applies stricter content moderation compared to other models. If your content includes these elements or if you encounter generation failures, consider trying our alternative video models for more flexibility.
Cost-Saving Tip: For budget-conscious projects, generate videos in Standard 720p mode first, then use our Video Upscale feature to enhance the output. This approach delivers excellent visual quality while offering significantly better cost control compared to directly generating 1080p content with Pro mode.
Capabilities
Realistic Physics Simulation
Accurately models gravity, collisions, fluid dynamics, and natural object motion. Basketballs bounce off backboards correctly, water splashes realistically, fabric moves with proper weight. The persistent world state ensures objects don't disappear and shadows follow light sources correctly.
Native Audio Synchronization
Pro versions auto-generate dialogue, ambient sounds, and background music that match visual content. Lip movements sync naturally with speech, and sound effects align perfectly with on-screen actions for believable, complete output.
Multi-Scene Storyboarding
Define multiple scenes with individual prompts while preserving character appearance, style, and environmental consistency. Storyboard mode maintains the same characters, same world across all shots—up to 25 seconds of coherent narrative.
Demo
Cinematic Night Scene
Output
Cinematic Night Scene
Sora 2 excels at creating atmospheric, cinematic footage with complex lighting interactions. This demo showcases its ability to handle reflections on wet surfaces, neon light diffusion, and natural fabric movement—all challenging elements that require understanding of real-world physics. Perfect for music videos, brand films, travel content, or any project requiring moody urban aesthetics with professional-grade visual quality.
Prompt
A young woman walks through rainy Tokyo streets at night. Neon lights reflect on wet pavement in colorful patterns. Her white dress sways gently in the wind. Camera follows her steps in a smooth tracking shot. Cinematic color grading, shallow depth of field, 24fps film look.
Image to Video Animation
Output
Input
Image to Video Animation
One of Sora 2's most powerful features is bringing still images to life. Upload any photo—a portrait, product shot, or artwork—and the AI adds natural, believable motion while perfectly preserving the original visual style and subject identity. Ideal for animating photography portfolios, creating dynamic social content from existing assets, or adding movement to illustrations and concept art.
Prompt
80s cartoon style, retro animation, vintage hand-drawn, cel shading, ice skating, playful movement, classic Saturday morning cartoon
Dynamic Action Sequence
Output
Dynamic Action Sequence
Sora 2's physics engine shines in action sequences where accurate motion is critical. This demo demonstrates realistic particle effects, momentum, and environmental interaction—elements that separate professional-looking content from obviously AI-generated footage. Great for sports content, product launches with dynamic reveals, gaming trailers, or any content requiring high-energy visuals with believable physics.
Prompt
A coffee cup falls from a table in slow motion. Dark liquid splashes outward in an elegant arc, droplets catching golden morning light streaming through a window. The cup shatters on impact, pieces scattering across wooden floor. Macro lens perspective, 120fps slow motion effect.
Model Comparison
| Feature | Sora 2 | Sora 2 Pro | Storyboard | Veo 3.1 | Kling 2.6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Resolution | 720p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p |
| Max Duration | 15s | 15s | 25s | 60s | 10s |
| Native Audio | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physics Accuracy | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Very Good | Good |
| Multi-Scene Mode | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Image-to-Video | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Best For | Quick tests | Professional | Narratives | Cinematic realism | Dialogue & singing |
Choose Your Plan
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Pro Max
The sweet spot for active creators
- 600 ×5 watermark removals/day
- ~300 Video upscale*
- Private Video generation ~1,000 *
- Get all 6,000 credits upfront*~1,000 videos, ~2,000 images, ~500 music, ~3,000 sound effects
- 17+ top AI models
- Video • Image • Audio generation*
- AI video upscaling included*
- Priority support
- Faster response
* Video upscaling, Private video, and content generation use your credits. Actual usage varies by model and settings—estimates shown are maximum possible outputs.
Pro Ultra
Maximum power for professionals
- Unlimited watermark removals
- ~1100 Video upscale*
- Private Video generation ~3,666 *
- Get all 22,000 credits upfront*~3,666 videos, ~7,333 images, ~1,833 music, ~11,000 sound effects
- 17+ top AI models
- Video • Image • Audio generation*
- AI video upscaling included*
- Dedicated advisor
- Highest priority processing
- VIP fast-track queue
- Early access to new models
* Video upscaling, Private video, and content generation use your credits. Actual usage varies by model and settings—estimates shown are maximum possible outputs.
Pro
Get started with AI creation
- 200 ×5 watermark removals/day
- ~60 Video upscale*
- Private Video generation ~200 *
- Get all 1,200 credits upfront*~200 videos, ~400 images, ~100 music, ~600 sound effects
- Video • Image • Audio generation*
- Priority support
* Video upscaling, Private video, and content generation use your credits. Actual usage varies by model and settings—estimates shown are maximum possible outputs.
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