Sora
OpenAI's video generation model, according to the official website announcement, the web page and App have been discontinued as of April 26, 2026, and the API will be shut down on September 24, 2026. Users need to export their created content as soon as possible.
Updated: 2026-10-26
What is Sora?
Sora is a video generation model launched by OpenAI and is currently in the final stage of shutdown: the current topic of the official help document is "Sora Shutdown Notice", which states that the Sora web and app experience ceased service on April 26, 2026, and the API will be shut down on September 24, 2026. The official recommends that users export the content created in Sora as soon as possible. This means it has transitioned from a "available video generation product" to the "final stage of shutdown", and the relevant information shall be subject to the official help document. For teams planning to newly integrate video generation capabilities, this option is no longer suitable for selection, and attention should be paid to similar products that are still under continuous iteration.
Who is it for?
- Individual users who have already used Sora and have works on hand that need to be exported.
- Paying users who need to verify Sora credit and refund terms.
- Team developers who have integrated based on the Sora API and need to plan migration plans.
Key features
4Text-to-Video
It once supported generating video content through text descriptions. During its existence, it attracted many creators and developers to try text-to-video workflows, and it also represented the cutting-edge capability of OpenAI in the field of text-to-video.
Creation and Account System
It once provided a creation experience through both web and app portals, with a supporting account system, credits, and a paid quota system. The relevant terms can still be found in the help documentation.
Content Export Guide
The official help documentation now focuses on the shutdown notice, providing steps to export previously created content, and stating that if a final export window is opened, users will be notified via email in advance.
Data Processing Instructions
The official stated that after the service shutdown and the closing of the final export window, all data related to users' use of Sora will be permanently deleted, and content that is not exported by the deadline will be irretrievable.
How to use Sora
- **Export first, then handle other matters**: If you have existing works, save them to your local device by following the official export steps as soon as possible, and do not wait until the data is deleted.
- **Pay attention to email notifications**: Notifications for the final export window will be sent via email, so please ensure your registered email can be received normally.
- **Keep parameters handy**: Record the key parameters (prompts, settings) of your creations when exporting them, so you can reproduce them on other platforms later.
- **Choose interfaces that are not about to be shut down**: When integrating products, prioritize video generation services that are continuously updated and have clear service commitments.
- **Gradual Migration**: Teams that have integrated the Sora API should first make a small-scale switch and conduct parallel verification for a period of time.
- Only after confirming that the alternative solution is stable in terms of APIs, costs, and generation quality should they complete the full switchover.
- **Stick to official channels**: For refund and credit issues, refer to the latest instructions in OpenAI's official help documentation.
- Be wary of unofficial channels claiming to "process refunds on your behalf", and do not share account credentials with third parties.
Traffic & popularity
Data month Sep 2026
Sora receives about 303.8M visits per month and ranks #126 worldwide.
Monthly visits
12 monthsTraffic sources
- Direct43.0%
- AI assistants21.5%
- Search21.3%
- Referrals8.8%
- Social3.7%
- Other1.6%
Top countries
- United States25.5%
- India7.7%
- Japan4.8%
- South Korea4.6%
- Brazil4.3%
Estimated from third-party traffic data.
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