Sora is fully available to ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Pro users.
We’re excited to introduce Sora, our video generation model. Sora is able to generate complex scenes with multiple characters, specific types of motion, and accurate details of the subject and background. The model understands not only what the user has asked for in the prompt, but also how those things exist in the physical world.
Generating video content on Sora
With the Sora Video Editor, you can generate videos up to 20 seconds long while maintaining visual quality and adherence to your prompt.
To get started, at the bottom of the screen, you can describe your video by providing text in the input field, or upload an image or video file in your initial prompt. To upload an image or video file, select the + option in the input field and pick the file you want to upload.
Please note, in accordance with our Upload terms agreements, you may not upload any content for which you are not the owner or do not have all necessary rights, and you may not upload any images or videos of other individuals without their express written consent.
Once you submit your prompt, you can review your settings. You can change the aspect ratio, resolution, duration, and the number of variations you will create. Please note that changing these settings will affect the number of credits spent on your generation. You can hover over the ? icon before you submit your prompt to verify the number of credits the generation will use.
Once you submit your prompt, it may take up to a minute for Sora to generate the video. You can verify the status of your video at any time by clicking on the icon on the top-right of the page.
Once your video has finished generating, you can hover over the preview in your library to watch all of your variations play back to compare the results. You can click on any of the individual videos to watch it in a larger view, which will enable you to edit and build upon the generated video.
Re-cut - trim and extend this video in a new storyboard
Remix - describe changes and create new videos based on your generation
Blend - transition elements from this video and another video
Loop - create a seamless loop based on any part of the video
At the top of the page, you can:
Favorite your video to easily find it in your Library
Share your video with a link
Download your video in an MP4 format
The three dots menu also enables you to Add the video to a specific folder, report the video, or delete your video. Deleted content cannot be recovered.
The Featured Feed is intended to inspire creation - featuring the best examples of how Sora unleashes creativity to create delightful, entertaining, and inspiring videos.
Using Storyboard in the Sora editor
The Sora storyboard enables you to create a video by selecting the individual frames, by timestamp, that you want generated in your video. You can access it by clicking on the Storyboard option in the input section at the bottom of the page.
You can also open the Storyboard by selecting the Re-cut option, which will open your generated content in a new Storyboard.
In the cards, you can upload a video, image, or use text to describe what you want to happen at a specific time in your video.
In the timeline, you can drag the cards to set the pace of your story. It’s recommended to leave space between the cards to give time to connect the scenes. The less space between the cards, the higher likelihood of hard cuts in your video.
In each card, you can view the source media, convert the generation into text, add a caption, or delete the card.
At the bottom of the page, you can set the aspect ratio, resolution, duration, and the number of variations you will create. Please note that changing these settings will affect the number of credits spent on your generation. You can hover over the ? icon before you submit your prompt to verify the number of credits the generation will use.
FAQs
What features are available for each ChatGPT tier?
Credit amounts are as follows for each ChatGPT tier, along with additional features:
ChatGPT Tier | Features |
ChatGPT Plus ChatGPT Team |
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ChatGPT Pro |
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Currently ChatGPT Free, Enterprise, and Edu accounts are not eligible for Sora access.
Why is my video taking so long to generate?
Here are some immediate troubleshooting steps you can follow when you experience slow responses from Sora, or obtain a “service at capacity” response.
Clear your browser cache and cookies: Most often, if your experience was normal previously and you are suddenly seeing a delay with your ChatGPT performance, it is due to outdated cache data. Clearing your browser's cache and cookies can often resolve unexpected behavior with certain web applications.
Check our Status Page: Sora users during peak hours may notice a pattern of slowness at specific times of the day.
Check OpenAI's Status Page for any reported issues or maintenance activities that could affect response times.
Try a different browser: This can help determine if the issue is specific to your current browser or device setup.
Certain browser extensions can interfere with web applications. Try disabling extensions, especially those that block scripts or ads, to see if that resolves the issue. Closing unnecessary programs or tabs can free up system resources which will speed up your web browsing on ChatGPT.
Using an incognito window can help identify if the issue is related to your browser's settings or extensions, as incognito mode disables most extensions by default.
Try a different device or network: Verifying your internet connection speed using online speed test tools can help identify if the slowness is specific to Sora.
Sometimes, your company network or VPN may have new policies making it difficult to access Sora. Talk to your IT administrator if you suspect that problem is with your network.
Can I choose whether or not to share my generations on the Explore feed?
Please note that all text-based video generations made with Sora may be shared to the Explore community page.
You can disable this by default by clicking on your profile icon on the top-right of the page, selecting Settings, and toggling the Publish to explore setting.
Is Sora part of ChatGPT Team?
We're still working to release a business version of Sora, but in the meantime we are offering free credits to our ChatGPT Team users if they wish to try the consumer version of Sora under our consumer Terms of Use.
ChatGPT Team users who access Sora using their Team account will also be opted out of training.
Is Sora available by API?
At this time, there is no API access for Sora.
How can I find if Sora is available in my country or territory?
Please refer to our list of supported countries and territories to verify if Sora is available in your country.