Openai Sora 2 Image To Video Pro
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Try it on WavespeedAI!OpenAI Sora 2 Image-to-Video Pro creates physics-aware, realistic videos with synchronized audio and greater steerability. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.
Features
OpenAI Sora 2 Image-to-Video Pro
Sora 2 Image-to-Video Pro is OpenAI’s premium image animation model. Upload an image and describe the motion — AI transforms your still photo into a cinematic video with physics-aware movement, synchronized audio, and professional-grade quality.
Why Choose This?
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Premium quality Higher fidelity output with enhanced detail preservation and motion coherence.
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Physics-aware motion Learns contact, inertia, and momentum so objects move and collide believably.
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Synchronized audio Generates matching audio — ambient sounds, dialogue, and sound effects.
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Temporal consistency Stable identities, minimal flicker/ghosting, and clean frame-to-frame transitions.
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Resolution options Output in 720p or 1080p for high-definition results.
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Extended duration Generate videos up to 20 seconds long.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| image | Yes | Source image to animate |
| prompt | Yes | Describe the motion, action, and audio cues |
| resolution | No | Output resolution: 720p or 1080p |
| duration | No | Video length: 4, 8, 12, 16, or 20 seconds |
How to Use
- Upload your image — the still photo you want to animate.
- Write your prompt — describe the action, motion, camera movement, and audio.
- Select resolution — 720p or 1080p.
- Set duration — choose 4, 8, 12, 16, or 20 seconds.
- Submit — generate, preview, and download your video.
Pricing
| Duration | 720p | 1080p |
|---|---|---|
| 4 s | $1.20 | $2.00 |
| 8 s | $2.40 | $4.00 |
| 12 s | $3.60 | $6.00 |
| 16 s | $4.80 | $8.00 |
| 20 s | $6.00 | $10.00 |
Billing Rules
- 720p rate: $0.30 per second
- 1080p rate: $0.50 per second
- Duration options: 4, 8, 12, 16, or 20 seconds
Best Use Cases
- Premium photo animation — Bring still photos to life with cinema-quality motion.
- Commercial production — High-resolution output for professional marketing.
- Art animation — Transform illustrations into broadcast-quality videos.
- Product showcases — Animate product images for premium presentations.
- Storytelling — Build cinematic narratives from key visual moments.
Pro Tips
- Be specific about motion in your prompt for better results.
- Include audio cues in your prompt for synchronized sound.
- Higher resolution source images produce better output.
- Use 1080p for final production, 720p for faster iteration.
- Start with shorter durations to test your prompt.
Notes
- Image and prompt are both required fields.
- Duration options: 4, 8, 12, 16, or 20 seconds.
- Resolution options: 720p or 1080p.
- Please follow OpenAI’s usage policies: What images are permitted and prohibited in Sora-2
Related Models
- Sora 2 Text-to-Video — Generate videos from text prompts.
- Sora 2 Image-to-Video — Standard version at lower cost.
- Sora 2 Characters — Create reusable character IDs.
Authentication
For authentication details, please refer to the Authentication Guide.
API Endpoints
Submit Task & Query Result
# Submit the task
curl --location --request POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/openai/sora-2/image-to-video-pro" \
--header "Content-Type: application/json" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}" \
--data-raw '{
"resolution": "720p",
"duration": 4
}'
# Get the result
curl --location --request GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${requestId}/result" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}"
Parameters
Task Submission Parameters
Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| image | string | Yes | - | The image for generating the output. | |
| prompt | string | Yes | - | The positive prompt for the generation. | |
| resolution | string | No | 720p | 720p, 1080p | The resolution of the generated video. |
| duration | integer | No | 4 | 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 | The duration of the generated video in seconds. |
Response Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| code | integer | HTTP status code (e.g., 200 for success) |
| message | string | Status message (e.g., “success”) |
| data.id | string | Unique identifier for the prediction, Task Id |
| data.model | string | Model ID used for the prediction |
| data.outputs | array | Array of URLs to the generated content (empty when status is not completed) |
| data.urls | object | Object containing related API endpoints |
| data.urls.get | string | URL to retrieve the prediction result |
| data.has_nsfw_contents | array | Array of boolean values indicating NSFW detection for each output |
| data.status | string | Status of the task: created, processing, completed, or failed |
| data.created_at | string | ISO timestamp of when the request was created (e.g., “2023-04-01T12:34:56.789Z”) |
| data.error | string | Error message (empty if no error occurred) |
| data.timings | object | Object containing timing details |
| data.timings.inference | integer | Inference time in milliseconds |
Result Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| id | string | Yes | - | Task ID |
Result Response Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| code | integer | HTTP status code (e.g., 200 for success) |
| message | string | Status message (e.g., “success”) |
| data | object | The prediction data object containing all details |
| data.id | string | Unique identifier for the prediction, the ID of the prediction to get |
| data.model | string | Model ID used for the prediction |
| data.outputs | string | Array of URLs to the generated content (empty when status is not completed). |
| data.urls | object | Object containing related API endpoints |
| data.urls.get | string | URL to retrieve the prediction result |
| data.status | string | Status of the task: created, processing, completed, or failed |
| data.created_at | string | ISO timestamp of when the request was created (e.g., “2023-04-01T12:34:56.789Z”) |
| data.error | string | Error message (empty if no error occurred) |
| data.timings | object | Object containing timing details |
| data.timings.inference | integer | Inference time in milliseconds |