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.
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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
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.
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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.
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.
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