Sora
: How to use it, features, and the business problems it solves
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What is Sora?
[Discontinued] OpenAI's video-generation AI that created videos with audio from text or images. OpenAI announced its discontinuation in March 2026; the app/web shut down on April 26, 2026 (the API is set to end September 24, 2026). Export data per the official guidance. Alternatives for video generation include Kling, Hailuo, Veo, and Pika.
Business problems it solves
About "Sora"
Sora has been discontinued
Sora was OpenAI's video-generation AI that created videos from text or images, but OpenAI announced its discontinuation in March 2026, and the app and web version shut down on April 26, 2026. The API is also scheduled to end on September 24, 2026 (still active as of this page's writing).
About the discontinuation: OpenAI announced the discontinuation of Sora (both the app and the API) on March 24, 2026, shut down the app/web version on April 26, 2026, and plans to end the API on September 24, 2026. Generated content can be exported per the official guidance (OpenAI Help Center / export portal), and related data is said to be deleted after the export window. The information below reflects the point of discontinuation (as of August 2026). Always check OpenAI's official guidance for data handling and the latest deadlines.
Alternatives
For video generation, among the products listed on this site, the following are alternatives: Kling, for high-quality video generation; Hailuo AI, a multi-model hub; Google's Veo; and Pika, for quick effect-driven creation. Choose based on your use case.
What Sora was (information as of discontinuation)
The following reflects the point of discontinuation. Sora was an AI that generated videos from text or images, developed by OpenAI. The first version launched in December 2024, and September 2025 brought "Sora 2" with audio and a dedicated app (a social feed and a "Cameo" feature to insert yourself). Generated videos carried a visible watermark and C2PA metadata indicating AI generation. It was accessible via the dedicated app and ChatGPT's paid plans.
The above is past information, and the app/web version is no longer available. For exporting your content and data handling, follow OpenAI's official guidance. Check the OpenAI Help Center for the latest status.
This page exists to record the fact that Sora has been discontinued, along with information as of that point. If you're looking for video generation, please consider the alternatives above.
