Why choose it
- True 1080p
- Always-on native audio
- Animate a starting image
Original model creator
OpenAI
Sora 2 Pro
OpenAI Sora 2 Pro for 720p or true 1080p clips with always-on native audio from text or a starting image.
Runs online, no installIncluded in plans from $19/mo
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Story
Make a story using this model's shots
Turn a written story into a narrated multi-shot film. Sora 2 Pro is the shot language on this page — start a story after signup, then come back here when you want a single directed take.
Example output
Story arc
Direct answer
When should you use Sora 2 Pro?
Sora 2 Pro is the higher-resolution OpenAI SKU in Video Lab. Generate from a prompt or animate a starting image at 720p or true 1080p with native audio. Durations are 4, 8, 12, 16, or 20 seconds.
Best for
True 1080p OpenAI motion, native-audio campaign clips, and premium Sora shots.
Technical readout
The supported shot envelope.
- Duration
- 4, 8, 12, 16, or 20 seconds
- Resolution
- 720p or true 1080p
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9 or 9:16
- Audio
- Native audio
Catalog modes: Text prompt · Animate image. References: Not available.
Catalog delta
What’s new vs Sora 2
Differences below are from the live Video Lab catalog—duration, resolution, audio, modes, and controls—not from a ranked shoot-out.
- Sora 2 Pro output sizes: 720p, 1080p. Sora 2: 720p.
- Sora 2 Pro adds a true 1080p option (1920×1080 or 1080×1920). Both SKUs share 4–20 second durations, native audio, and animate-only image support.
How it compares
Sora 2 Pro vs Sora 2
Side-by-side from the Video Lab catalog. Try both with the same prompt when the modes overlap.
Spec
Sora 2 Pro
Sora 2
Duration
Sora 2 Pro
4, 8, 12, 16, or 20 seconds
Sora 2
4, 8, 12, 16, or 20 seconds
Resolution
Sora 2 Pro
720p, 1080p
Sora 2
720p
Aspect ratios
Sora 2 Pro
16:9, 9:16
Sora 2
16:9, 9:16
Audio
Sora 2 Pro
Native audio
Sora 2
Native audio
Modes
Sora 2 Pro
Text prompt, Animate image
Sora 2
Text prompt, Animate image
References
Sora 2 Pro
Not available
Sora 2
Not available
Advanced controls
Sora 2 Pro
None listed
Sora 2
None listed
What to consider
- No first/last-frame or multi-image reference modes
- Uses more of this month’s limit than Sora 2
Prompt direction
How to prompt Sora 2 Pro
Write spoken lines and camera language together. Sora generates picture and sound in one pass, so dialogue and ambient noise belong in the same prompt.
Prompts that work
- 01True 1080p campaign: spoken product line plus a slow lateral move, 16 seconds.
- 02Animate a still of a concert hall; 8 seconds, always-on native room reverb.
- 039:16 20-second story with dialogue written in the same prompt as the camera.
- 04720p draft on Sora 2, then the same prompt on Sora 2 Pro at 1080p.
Questions, answered
Sora 2 Pro FAQ
What is Sora 2 Pro best for?
Sora 2 Pro is the OpenAI SKU for true 1080p clips with native audio from text or a starting image.
Can I try Sora 2 Pro online?
Yes. Open Sora 2 Pro in Clip Studio Video Lab to generate in the browser. Generate 4–20 second clips at 720p or true 1080p, with native audio from a text prompt or a starting image. Sign in to generate; this model page is public.
How is Sora 2 Pro different from Sora 2?
Sora 2 is 720p. Sora 2 Pro adds a true 1080p option (1920×1080 or 1080×1920). Both share 4–20 second durations and native audio.
Can Sora 2 Pro use first and last frames?
No. Video Lab can animate one starting image. First-to-last-frame and reference-image modes are not available.
How is Sora 2 Pro priced?
Sora 2 Pro uses your monthly generation allowance. Video Lab is included in every Clip Studio plan, from $19/mo. Each plan includes a monthly generation allowance. Model, duration, resolution, and audio decide how much of it a clip uses, and each setup is quoted before you generate. Plan details live on the pricing page.
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Make a story using Sora 2 Pro shots.
Paste a story or script. Clip Studio plans cinematic shots, narrates them, and renders a film you can download.
