Updated September 2026

Sora Web & app discontinued

OpenAI's video generator, now discontinued

4.3

Catalogue score

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Model Web & app discontinued

Sora was OpenAI's video generator, able to create clips from text or images. The web and mobile app was discontinued on April 26, 2026, and OpenAI announced the closure of the Sora API for September 24, 2026. This page is kept as a historical record: it explains the closure, shows how existing users can request an export of their content through the official page, and helps compare other AI video tools.

4.3

Overview

Intended audience: Existing Sora users

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Features of Sora

Text-to-Video

Historical: generated videos from text. No longer available in the web and mobile app.

Image-to-Video

Historical: animated still images into video. No longer available in the web and mobile app.

Storyboard

Historical: let users chain several scenes into one video. No longer available in the web and mobile app.

Integrated with ChatGPT

Historical: Sora was accessible through ChatGPT plans. This access is no longer offered.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Content export can be requested on the official sunset page
Official OpenAI guidance on the closure, exports and refunds
Purchased ChatGPT/Sora credits usable for Codex, per OpenAI

Cons

Web and mobile app discontinued since April 26, 2026
API closure announced for September 24, 2026
Data permanently deleted after the closure and any final export window
No official replacement recommended by OpenAI

Use Cases

Understanding the Sora closure Requesting an export of past content Reviewing the tool's history Comparing AI video alternatives

Sora: Web & app discontinued

OpenAI's video generator, now discontinued

Read closure details

Alternatives to Sora

Runway

The AI creative suite for professional video generation and editing

4.4/5

Kling AI

The viral Chinese AI video generator rivaling Hollywood

4.9/5

Pika

Generate and edit creative AI videos in a few clicks

1.6/5

Luma Dream Machine

Realistic and accessible AI video generation for everyone

1.8/5

See all alternatives to Sora → Sora vs Runway Sora vs Kling AI

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sora free?

Sora is no longer offered as a consumer service: the web and mobile app was discontinued on April 26, 2026, and no Sora subscription is sold. For refunds, OpenAI points to its refund help; purchased credits can still be used for Codex, which is not an automatic cash refund.

Who is Sora for?

This page is now mainly for existing Sora users who want to request an export of their content, and for creators trying to understand the closure before choosing another AI video tool. The web and mobile app has not been available since April 26, 2026.

What are the best alternatives to Sora?

OpenAI does not recommend an official replacement. You can look at other AI video tools such as Runway, Kling AI, Pika or Luma Dream Machine, checking their current pricing, quotas and features directly on their websites, since these details change often.

Is Sora reliable and secure?

Sora is no longer an active consumer service. OpenAI states it will permanently delete associated data after the discontinuation and any final export window. If you have content, request an export at sora.chatgpt.com/sunset by clicking Export without delay: permanent access is not guaranteed.

What is the maximum video length generated by Sora?

This question is now historical: the Sora app was discontinued on April 26, 2026, and OpenAI announced the API closure for September 24, 2026. There is no current length or resolution to quote; compare the limits of AI video tools that are still available instead.