Sora AI Video Generator - Sora 2

Use the Sora AI video generator online with OpenAI Sora 2 and Sora 2 Pro for cinematic text prompts, optional image input, and 4 to 20 second clips.

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Model overview

Sora 2 for prompt-driven cinematic clips

Natural physical motion with strong complex-scene performance. Sora works best when the prompt clearly describes scene, action, and mood.

Sora 2 and Sora 2 Pro
4-20 second clips
One optional reference image
Featured model

Sora 2

Model
Sora 2
Ratio
16:9 / 9:16
Resolution
720p
Duration
4-20s

Key strengths

  • Sora 2 works best with clear scene, shot, action, environment, style, and sound-language prompts.
  • The base Sora 2 model is limited to 720p in this integration; Sora 2 Pro exposes 720p, 1080p, and true 1080p.
  • Image input is limited to one 20MB reference image and is sent as imageUrl to the backend.

Best use cases

  • Narrative moments, atmospheric clips, mood boards, social video tests, and cinematic story beats.
  • Prompts where lighting, pacing, and camera language are more important than many reference assets.
  • Higher-resolution final attempts through Sora 2 Pro after the base prompt direction is validated.

Prompt and workflow tips

  • Keep one subject and one action per clip so the motion remains readable.
  • Use Sora 2 for 720p drafts; switch to Pro when the output needs 1080p or true 1080p.
  • Avoid uploading multiple images because this endpoint accepts only a single imageUrl.

How to use Sora 2 as an AI video generator

  1. 01Open Sora 2 and write a prompt that combines shot type, subject, action, environment, mood, and audio cues.
  2. 02Use Sora 2 for 720p output, or Sora 2 Pro when 1080p or true 1080p is needed.
  3. 03Upload no more than 1 reference image when you want visual guidance.
  4. 04Generate a clip, then refine pacing, lighting, and action details.

Sora prompt template

Use the shot, subject, action, environment, mood, and audio cues format to keep Sora prompts precise.

Prompt template
Shot type: dolly-in, wide shot, handheld close-up, static frame
Subject: who or what the clip follows
Action: the movement or emotional change
Environment: location, light, weather, props, background
Style / Mood: film grain, saturation, color palette, tone
Audio cues: ambient sound and music direction in the prompt text
01

Quiet character beat

Describe what you want to generate
Soft handheld medium close shot with a subtle dolly-in. A small restaurant after closing at night. An older chef wipes the counter, pauses, and looks toward the street, shifting from focused to thoughtful and warm. Warm tungsten light, a hint of rain, realistic cinematic mood, film grain, moderate warm saturation, soft shadows, low contrast, quiet nostalgia. Audio: rain, city ambience, wiping sounds, understated music, no voice.

Best Sora settings

Match the Sora model and resolution to your draft or final-output need.

Sora 2

720p drafts

Use Sora 2 when you want to test cinematic prompt direction at the base resolution.

Ratio
16:9 / 9:16
Resolution
720p
Duration
4-12s
Sora 2 Pro

Pro social clips

Use Sora 2 Pro for sharper vertical or horizontal social clips.

Ratio
9:16 / 16:9
Resolution
1080p
Duration
8-16s
Sora 2 Pro

Final high-detail clips

Use true 1080p only after the scene direction is already working.

Ratio
16:9
Resolution
true_1080p
Duration
8-20s

Related tools

This tool uses third-party model capabilities and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the original model providers unless explicitly stated.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use Sora 2 as an AI video generator?+

Open Sora 2, combine the shot type, subject, action, environment, mood, and audio cues in one prompt, optionally add one reference image, choose the model and output settings, then generate and refine the clip.

When should I switch to Sora 2 Pro?+

Move to Pro after the base prompt is already working and you want sharper detail or a cleaner final delivery for client-facing or publish-ready clips.

How can I write Sora prompts for steadier motion?+

Keep one main subject, one clear action, and one camera idea in the prompt. Stability usually improves when the scene is focused instead of packed with unrelated beats.

How should I use a reference image with Sora?+

Treat the image as a tone or composition anchor. The best results usually come when the prompt builds on the same scene logic instead of fighting against the reference.

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