text-to-video
OpenAI Sora 2 Pro is a state-of-the-art text-to-video model with realistic physics, synchronized audio, and strong steerability. Supports multiple resolutions up to 1080p and durations up to 20 seconds. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.
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OpenAI Sora 2 Pro Text-to-Video
Sora 2 Pro is OpenAI's flagship text-to-video model, generating cinematic-quality videos from text descriptions. Built on OpenAI's most advanced video generation technology, it delivers stunning visual fidelity, realistic physics, and coherent long-form video up to 20 seconds — setting the benchmark for AI video generation.
Why Choose This?
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OpenAI's best video model The most advanced text-to-video model from OpenAI, delivering state-of-the-art quality.
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Realistic physics Accurate simulation of real-world physics, motion, and object interactions.
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Long-form generation Generate coherent videos up to 20 seconds in length.
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Multiple resolutions Support for 720p, 1024p, and 1080p in both landscape and portrait orientations.
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Cinematic quality Professional-grade output suitable for commercial and creative production.
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Prompt Enhancer Built-in tool to automatically improve your descriptions.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| prompt | Yes | Text description of the desired video |
| size | No | Resolution: 1280×720, 720×1280, 1792×1024, 1024×1792, 1920×1080, 1080×1920 |
| duration | No | Video length: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 seconds (default: 4) |
Size Options
| Size | Orientation | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| 1280×720 | Landscape | 720p |
| 720×1280 | Portrait | 720p |
| 1792×1024 | Landscape | 1024p |
| 1024×1792 | Portrait | 1024p |
| 1920×1080 | Landscape | 1080p |
| 1080×1920 | Portrait | 1080p |
How to Use
- Write your prompt — describe the scene, action, camera movement, and style in detail.
- Select size — choose resolution and orientation based on your delivery platform.
- Set duration — choose 4, 8, 12, 16, or 20 seconds.
- Use Prompt Enhancer (optional) — click to refine your description.
- Run — submit and download your generated video.
Pricing
| Duration | 720p | 1024p | 1080p |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 s | $1.20 | $2.00 | $2.80 |
| 8 s | $2.40 | $4.00 | $5.60 |
| 12 s | $3.60 | $6.00 | $8.40 |
| 16 s | $4.80 | $8.00 | $11.20 |
| 20 s | $6.00 | $10.00 | $14.00 |
Billing Rules
- 720p rate: $0.30 per second
- 1024p rate: $0.50 per second
- 1080p rate: $0.70 per second
- Duration options: 4, 8, 12, 16, or 20 seconds
Best Use Cases
- Commercial Production — Generate broadcast-quality video content for advertising.
- Film Pre-visualization — Create high-fidelity concept footage for productions.
- Premium Content Creation — Produce top-tier videos for brands and agencies.
- Creative Exploration — Visualize complex scenes with realistic physics and motion.
- Long-Form Storytelling — Generate extended coherent narratives up to 20 seconds.
Pro Tips
- Be specific and detailed in your prompts — Sora excels at interpreting nuanced descriptions.
- Include camera movement descriptions (e.g., "slow dolly forward," "aerial tracking shot").
- Describe lighting, atmosphere, and mood for more cinematic results.
- Use 720p for iterations and testing; 1080p for final production output.
- Longer durations maintain coherence — Sora handles extended sequences well.
Notes
- Prompt is the only required field.
- Duration options: 4, 8, 12, 16, or 20 seconds (in 4-second increments).
- Higher resolutions cost more per second.
- Ensure your prompts comply with OpenAI's usage policies.
Related Models
- OpenAI Sora 2 Pro Image-to-Video — Animate images with Sora quality.
- Cinematic Video Generator — Film-quality video at lower cost.
- Kling Video O3 Pro Text-to-Video — Premium video generation alternative.