Tool
OpenAI Sora
Long-form generative video
About
Understand the Sora discontinuation, including content exports, data deletion, refunds, credits, and the upcoming API shutdown.
The Sora web and app experiences were discontinued on April 26, 2026. The Sora API will be discontinued on September 24, 2026.
Yes, you can export your data following the steps below . If a final export window is offered, we’ll notify you by email before it begins. We recommend you export your Sora content as soon as possible.
After Sora is discontinued, and after the period of time of any final export window passes (if we are able to offer one), we will permanently delete any data associated with your use of Sora.
Features
- All Collections
- What to know about the Sora discontinuation
- Pricing
- Paid
- Pricing detail
- via ChatGPT Plus/Pro; API per-second
- Platforms
- Web + API
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