Sora

Sora is OpenAI's text-to-video AI model. You type a scene description — characters, setting, camera angle, mood — and Sora generates a realistic video clip. It understands physics, lighting, and natural motion, producing cinematic results that look close to real footage. Sora is integrated into the ChatGPT platform rather than offered as a standalone product.

Log in to ChatGPT with a Plus or Pro subscription, navigate to sora.com, and type your video prompt. Describe the scene, action, camera movement, and style. Sora generates the video in minutes. You can also upload a reference image to guide the output, extend existing clips, or remix previously generated videos with new prompts.

Sora is not sold separately — it is bundled with ChatGPT subscriptions. Plus ($20/month) includes about 50 video generations per month at 720p. Pro ($200/month) provides 500+ generations at up to 1080p with faster processing and longer clips. There is no free tier or standalone Sora subscription.

Go to sora.com and sign in with your OpenAI account. You need an active ChatGPT Plus or Pro subscription. Sora is currently available in most countries but is blocked in the UK and parts of the EU due to regulatory considerations. No waitlist or invite code is needed if you have a paid ChatGPT plan.

On Plus plans, Sora generates videos up to 10 seconds at 720p resolution. Pro plans unlock clips up to 20 seconds at 1080p. You can choose between landscape (16:9), portrait (9:16), and square (1:1) aspect ratios. Longer videos consume more of your monthly generation credits.

Runway Gen-3 Alpha offers more granular control — camera keyframes, motion brushes, and style references — making it better for professional video production. Sora produces more photorealistic output from simple text prompts and is bundled with ChatGPT, so there is no extra subscription. Choose Runway if you need precise creative control, Sora if you want quick, high-quality generations from text alone.

Yes. Videos generated with Sora can be used for commercial purposes, including ads, social media content, and marketing materials. OpenAI embeds C2PA metadata in all Sora outputs to indicate AI generation. Some platforms may require disclosure of AI-generated content, so check the platform's policies before publishing.

Sora is developed and operated by OpenAI, the same company behind ChatGPT, GPT-4, and DALL-E. It was first previewed in February 2024 and launched publicly in December 2024 as part of the ChatGPT platform. OpenAI is headquartered in San Francisco and backed by Microsoft.

Sora is available in most countries where ChatGPT operates, but it is currently not available in the UK, parts of the European Union, and some other regions due to regulatory requirements. If you have a paid ChatGPT plan and can access sora.com from your location, you can use Sora without any additional invite code or waitlist.