OpenAI Sora 2 Pro Image-to-Video
Sora 2 Pro Image-to-Video 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 |
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| image | Yes | Source image to animate |
| prompt | Yes | Describe the motion, action, and audio cues |
| duration | No | Video length: 4, 8, 12, 16, or 20 seconds |
| resolution | No | Output resolution: 720p or 1080p |
How to Use
- Upload your image — the still photo you want to animate.
- Write your prompt — describe the action, motion, camera movement, and audio.
- Set duration — choose 4, 8, 12, 16, or 20 seconds.
- Select resolution — 720p or 1080p.
- Submit — generate, preview, and download your video.
Pricing
| Duration | 720p | 1080p |
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| 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 Pro Text-to-Video — Premium text-to-video generation.
- Sora 2 Image-to-Video — Standard version at lower cost.
- Sora 2 Characters — Create reusable character IDs.