Sora was OpenAI’s text-to-video system: it generated video clips from a text description or image-based prompt.
Current status: Sora is no longer available. OpenAI discontinued the web and app experiences on April 26, 2026; its Help Center listed September 24, 2026 for the API discontinuation.
What the system did
Sora explored generating moving scenes from prompts. A generated clip could look plausible while getting motion, physical relationships or continuity wrong. These limits made review essential before using a result in a published project.
This definition describes the former system. It is not a signup or generation guide for a current service.
Check the official notice
OpenAI’s Sora discontinuation notice gives the web/app and API dates. Its Sora product announcement now states that the product is no longer available.
For a practical next step, read our Sora shutdown coverage. Keep any existing exports and record the prompt, rights and review criteria when comparing another tool. Do not assume that an old API integration or tutorial still works.
Test a replacement against a brief
Define the length, scene, required details and unacceptable errors first. Compare usable output and review time, rather than judging a tool by one attractive example. Check the replacement’s current terms and costs before sharing sensitive or licensed material.
Browse practical guides and content prompts to prepare a brief.
