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About Sora
Sora was OpenAI's text-to-video model that generated cinematically coherent clips from text prompts, with a strong grasp of scene continuity and physics. OpenAI discontinued the Sora web and app experiences on April 26, 2026, citing compute costs and a shift toward core products, with the API slated to shut down on September 24, 2026.
What's Great
- ✓Cinematic coherence and realistic physics in generated video
- ✓Accessible via ChatGPT Plus — no extra subscription
- ✓Remix and blend existing video clips with AI
Watch Out For
- !Requires ChatGPT Plus ($20/month) or Pro ($200/month)
- !Generation times can be several minutes per clip
Common Use Cases
Create a short film concept clip from a visual description
Generate B-roll footage for a documentary or ad
Animate a product idea before building a physical prototype
Pricing Model
Paid
Discontinued — this product is no longer available.
Category
Video & Audio
AI tools for video creation, editing, and audio production.
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