How to use Sora
Access Sora through the OpenAI video API, billed per generated second, or through ChatGPT where available. Write detailed prompts covering scene, camera, motion, and dialogue, and use the pro tier at higher resolutions when you need maximum quality. Budget by clip length since cost is per second, and use batch pricing for cheaper non-interactive jobs.
Best for
High-fidelity text-to-video with native synchronized audio. Character and scene consistency. Cinematic short clips with dialogue and sound.
How it behaves
Generates synchronized dialogue, sound effects, and music inside the model, with improved length, resolution, and consistency. The standalone consumer app was discontinued in 2026, leaving API and ChatGPT access, and outputs carry provenance metadata.
Tips
Describe camera, motion, and dialogue explicitly. Keep clips short since billing is per second. Use batch mode for cheaper non-interactive runs.
Pricing
Usage-based per generated second, from about $0.10/sec at 720p up to higher rates on the pro tier and 1080p, with batch roughly half. Consumer access comes through ChatGPT Plus or Pro.