Sora 2 AI Video Generator Online
OpenAI's cinematic video model, available here without an invite code — type a prompt, get physics-aware footage in minutes.
Sora 2 is OpenAI's video generation model, best known for physical realism: objects fall, splash, bounce, and collide the way your eye expects, and camera moves feel like real cinematography rather than floating CG. Official access is limited, but on AutoDirector you can use Sora 2 directly — no invite code, no separate account, billed through the same credits as every other model on the platform.
It supports text to video and image to video. Text mode shines when you describe a scene like a director — subject, action, environment, lens, movement. Image mode takes a still frame and brings it to life while preserving composition, which makes it a strong tool for animating key art, product photos, and storyboards.
Clips come in 4, 8, or 12-second lengths in landscape 16:9 or vertical 9:16, with standard and high quality tiers. Pricing is a flat 4 credits per second, which makes Sora 2 one of the most affordable ways to test cinematic ideas quickly.
Sora 2 at a glance
| Generation modes | Text to video · Image to video |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 / 8 / 12 seconds |
| Quality tiers | Standard / High |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 9:16 |
| Pricing | Flat 4 credits per second |
Why creators pick Sora 2
Physical realism
Liquids, cloth, gravity, and collisions behave believably — the difference between 'AI clip' and footage people accept as real.
Cinematic camera language
Dolly, crane, orbit, and handheld moves read like real cinematography, making Sora 2 a favorite for film-style shots.
No invite required
Skip the official waitlist — generate with Sora 2 here using the same account and credits as every other model.
Simple flat pricing
4 credits per second, every time: a 4-second test costs 16 credits, a full 12-second shot costs 48.
Image to video
Animate a still — key art, a product photo, a storyboard frame — while keeping its composition intact.
Fast idea validation
Cheap 4-second generations make Sora 2 ideal for auditioning concepts before committing to longer, higher-res renders.
How to use Sora 2 online
- 1
Open the generator
Go to the Text to Video tool and select Sora 2 from the model list — or start from Image to Video with a still frame.
- 2
Write a director's prompt
Name the subject, the action, the setting, and the camera move. Sora 2 responds strongly to physical detail — weight, texture, weather.
- 3
Pick duration and format
Choose 4, 8, or 12 seconds and landscape or vertical. Start with 4-second tests; the credit cost shows before you submit.
- 4
Generate and iterate
Results arrive in minutes. Refine wording, swap camera moves, and re-run — flat pricing keeps experiments predictable.
Sora 2 prompt examples
Copy a prompt and swap the subject — physical detail is what Sora 2 rewards most.
Physics showcase
Slow motion: a glass of iced tea tips over on a wooden table, ice cubes tumbling, liquid spreading toward the camera, warm afternoon light through blinds, shallow depth of field
Cinematic tracking shot
Steadicam follows a woman in a red coat walking through a rainy Tokyo alley at night, neon reflections in puddles, steam from vents, cinematic color grade, 35mm look
Vertical product tease
Vertical video: sneaker drops onto wet asphalt from above, splash freezes mid-air, camera orbits the frozen splash, dramatic studio lighting, dark background
Sora 2 pricing
Flat rate: 4 credits per second of video, on both quality tiers.
4 seconds = 16 credits · 8 seconds = 32 credits · 12 seconds = 48 credits.
Failed generations caused by system errors are automatically refunded.
See credit packs and plansSora 2 FAQ
Can I use Sora 2 without an invite?
Yes. AutoDirector provides managed access to Sora 2 — sign in, add credits, and generate. No OpenAI invite code or separate subscription is required.
What is Sora 2 best at?
Physical realism and cinematic camera work. Scenes involving liquids, weather, materials, and believable motion are where Sora 2 clearly stands out.
How long can Sora 2 videos be?
4, 8, or 12 seconds per generation, in 16:9 landscape or 9:16 vertical. For longer formats, generate consecutive shots and cut them together.
How much does Sora 2 cost?
A flat 4 credits per second — 16 credits for a 4-second clip, 48 for a 12-second one. If a generation fails due to a system error, credits are automatically refunded.
Can I use Sora 2 videos commercially?
Yes. Videos you generate on AutoDirector are yours to use in marketing, social media, ads, and commercial projects.
Sora 2 or Seedance 2.0 — which should I pick?
Pick Sora 2 for physics-heavy, film-style shots at a simple flat rate. Pick Seedance 2.0 when you need 4K output, reference to video, or fine-grained durations up to 15 seconds.
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Direct your first Sora 2 shot
Flat 4 credits per second — a 4-second test costs just 16 credits.