Video

Sora 2 API

OpenAI's video model, built for realism.

OpenAI's video model through one unified API. Realistic clips from 4 to 15 seconds in 16:9 or 9:16, from a text prompt or a start image, with synchronized sound and dialogue. A single REST endpoint, async jobs, and webhooks.

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15s
Max clip length: 2
Aspect ratios: ~180s
Avg. generation: 50 credits
From

Video · example

Playground

Try Sora 2 right here.

model: sora-2

Prompt

Aspect ratio Duration

Media inputs

Start image

Estimated cost 50–188 credits · $0.50–$1.88 Generate in Studio

Output Example

Two commuters arguing playfully on a subway platform as a train arrives, natural dialogue, steam from the tunnels, realistic physics on coats and papers in the wind.

Capabilities

What's new in Sora 2.

Physics that hold up

Sora 2 models momentum, fluids, and collisions convincingly, the action shots that break other models are exactly where it shines.

Dialogue and synced sound

Speech, effects, and ambience are co-generated and matched to the scene, so talking scenes arrive with usable, lip-synced audio.

Start from a still

Pass a start image to lock composition and identity for the opening frame, the dependable way to keep a product or character on-model.

Flat per-clip pricing

From 50 credits ($0.50) per clip depending on duration. Draft here, then re-run the winning prompt on Sora 2 Pro for the final master.

Feed-native formats

Native 16:9 and 9:16 output from 4 to 15 seconds covers both widescreen and vertical placements without cropping.

Showcase

See what Sora 2 can create.

Real outputs generated with Sora 2 on Apiframe, each with the prompt behind it.

Try Sora 2

Two commuters arguing playfully on a subway platform as a train arrives, natural dialogue, steam from the tunnels, realistic physics on coats and papers in the wind.

A golden retriever leaping into a lake in slow motion, water spray backlit by the sun, realistic splash physics, handheld documentary feel.

Water dripping from a subway ceiling into a puddle on tile, slow motion splash physics, a violin case on the floor, warm practical light, realistic fluids.

Vertical handheld of a street musician playing violin in a subway station, commuters passing behind, natural reverb, warm light.

Handheld footage of a street musician playing violin in a tiled subway station, commuters passing, natural reverb off the tiles, warm practical light, realistic physics on the bow and strings.

Pricing

Simple per-generation pricing.

50–188 credits per generation ≈ $0.50–$1.88

The rate depends on the resolution and options you pick.

You only pay for successful generations. Failed jobs are refunded automatically.
One credit balance across every model on Apiframe, no per-model plans.
Start with free credits. No subscription required.
Volume discounts on larger plans.

See plans and credit packs API pricing Sora 2 credit cost and rates

Specs

At a glance.

Provider OpenAI

Model ID sora-2

Aspect ratios 16:9, 9:16

Durations 4s, 8s, 10s, 12s, 15s

Image input Supported

Avg. time ~85s

Comparison

Sora 2 vs Sora 2 Pro vs Veo 3.1

Sora 2 against its Pro tier and its closest rival on Apiframe. Pick per shot, same API key.

Feature	Sora 2	Sora 2 Pro	Veo 3.1
Quality tier	Standard	Standard or HD	Up to 1080p
Max clip length	15s	15s	8s
Image inputs	Start frame	Start frame	Start & end frames + 3 references
Price per clip	50–188 credits (≈$0.50–$1.88)	150–938 credits (≈$1.50–$9.38)	100–400 credits (≈$1.00–$4.00)
Avg. generation	~180s	~240s	~120s
Best for	Realistic physics and dialogue at a fair price	Final masters where fidelity wins	Filmic single shots with sound

Specs reflect what each model supports on Apiframe today, from the live catalog.

Quickstart

How to call the Sora 2 API.

Send one POST /v2/videos/generate request with your API key. The call returns a jobId you can poll, or pass a webhook_url and the result is pushed to you the moment it's ready.

Swap sora-2 for any other model and nothing else changes.

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generate.js

const response = await fetch("https://api.apiframe.ai/v2/videos/generate", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    "X-API-Key": "afk_your_api_key_here",
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    "prompt": "a cinematic sunrise over a futuristic cityscape, smooth camera push-in",
    "model": "sora-2",
    "soraParams": {
      "start_image": "https://example.com/input.jpg"
    }
  }),
});
const { jobId } = await response.json();
console.log(jobId);

import requests

response = requests.post(
    "https://api.apiframe.ai/v2/videos/generate",
    headers={
        "X-API-Key": "afk_your_api_key_here",
        "Content-Type": "application/json",
    },
    json={
        "prompt": "a cinematic sunrise over a futuristic cityscape, smooth camera push-in",
        "model": "sora-2",
        "soraParams": {
            "start_image": "https://example.com/input.jpg"
        }
    },
)
print(response.json())  # { "jobId": "...", "status": "QUEUED" }

curl -X POST https://api.apiframe.ai/v2/videos/generate \
  -H "X-API-Key: afk_your_api_key_here" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
        "prompt": "a cinematic sunrise over a futuristic cityscape, smooth camera push-in",
        "model": "sora-2",
        "soraParams": {
            "start_image": "https://example.com/input.jpg"
        }
    }'

let job;
do {
  await new Promise((r) => setTimeout(r, 2000));
  job = await fetch("https://api.apiframe.ai/v2/jobs/JOB_ID", {
    headers: { "X-API-Key": "afk_your_api_key_here" },
  }).then((r) => r.json());
} while (job.status !== "COMPLETED" && job.status !== "FAILED");
console.log(job.result);

import requests, time

while True:
    job = requests.get(
        "https://api.apiframe.ai/v2/jobs/JOB_ID",
        headers={"X-API-Key": "afk_your_api_key_here"},
    ).json()
    if job["status"] in ("COMPLETED", "FAILED"):
        break
    time.sleep(2)
print(job["result"])

curl https://api.apiframe.ai/v2/jobs/JOB_ID \
  -H "X-API-Key: afk_your_api_key_here"

Input schema

Every field Sora 2 accepts, with types and defaults. The full reference lives in the docs.

Field	Type	Description
prompt required	string	Text description of what to generate.
model required	string	The model identifier for this endpoint. Default:"sora-2" · "sora-2"
soraParams.start_image	string (URL)	Image-to-video starting frame.

Sora versions

Every Sora video model on Apiframe. Switch with one parameter.

Use cases

What teams build with Sora 2.

Realistic action & physics

Sora 2 models momentum, collisions, and fluids convincingly, the shots that break other models, like gymnastics or water, are where it earns its keep.

Social-native video

Native 16:9 and 9:16 output from 4 to 15 seconds, sized for feed and story placements, with flat per-clip pricing that keeps unit costs predictable.

Dialogue & synced sound

Sora 2 co-generates speech, effects, and ambience matched to the scene, so talking-head and dialogue-driven clips arrive with usable sound.

Image-anchored scenes

Start from a still to lock composition and identity, then let the model take the shot from there, the reliable way to keep a product or character on-model.

Reviews

9,800+ developers. One API.

Real Apiframe reviews from Trustpilot and G2.

Seamless experience, excellent support

Just created 6 videos and the experience has been seamless. Wanted to write a review for appreciation — the customer support has also been excellent. They helped me in some process I was stuck in.

Vaibhav Sharma July 2026 Trustpilot

Stable, easy image & video generation

I like that I can generate images and videos without complicated setup. It works stable and is easy to use even if you are not a big developer. It saves me time and makes the whole process much simpler.

Anakin S. July 2026 G2

Honestly the best AI API

They got every engine possible and it's great to have them all in one place.

Daniel Zborowski July 2026 Trustpilot

Sora 2 questions

What teams ask before shipping with Sora 2. Everything else lives in the docs.

How long can a Sora 2 video be?

Choose 4, 8, 10, 12, or 15 seconds per generation, in 16:9 or 9:16. Longer pieces are built by generating consecutive shots and editing them together.

What does Sora 2 cost on Apiframe?

Flat per-clip pricing from 50 credits (≈$0.50) to 188 credits (≈$1.88) depending on duration. The higher-fidelity Sora 2 Pro tier starts at 150 credits (≈$1.50).

Does Sora 2 generate audio?

Yes. Sound effects, ambience, and dialogue are generated with the picture and synchronized to it, including lip-sync on speaking characters.

How is Sora 2 different from Sora 2 Pro?

Same model family, different quality tier. Pro renders at higher fidelity with an HD option and costs roughly 3× more per clip, most teams iterate on Sora 2 and master on Pro.

Do I need an OpenAI account?

No. You call one Apiframe REST endpoint with your Apiframe key, the provider relationship, queuing, and delivery are handled for you.