Sora
OpenAI's text-to-video model and app
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Sora was OpenAI’s text-to-video model and app, now discontinued with data export and refund options.
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- Developers and creators who used Sora for generating videos from text.
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Key features
- Data export — Export your created Sora content via sora.chatgpt.com/sunset before the final export window closes.
- Data deletion — All Sora data is permanently deleted after the discontinuation period and any export window.
- Refunds and credits — Refund queries follow ChatGPT subscription policy; unused credits can be used for Codex.
- Support contact — Product questions, account support and troubleshooting are available through OpenAI contact channels.
Use cases
- Exporting existing Sora video projects before the service shuts down
- Migrating Sora-generated assets to other video platforms
- Understanding refund eligibility for purchased credits
Sora vs alternatives
| Sora |  Kdenlive |  DaVinci Resolve |  Loom | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Text-to-video generation (now discontinued) | AI-assisted video editing | Open-source video editing | Professional video production | Screen capture and messaging |
| Pricing | Null | Free | Free | Free | Subscription |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — | — | — |
- Sora vs CapCut: CapCut is an AI-enhanced video editor for creating videos, not a text-to-video model.
- Sora vs Kdenlive: Kdenlive is a free open-source video editor for manual editing, unlike Sora’s AI generation.
- Sora vs DaVinci Resolve: DaVinci Resolve offers professional editing, color, VFX and audio, not AI text-to-video conversion.
- Sora vs Loom: Loom focuses on screen recording and video messaging, not AI-generated video content.
Sora FAQ
When was the Sora web and app discontinued?+
The Sora web and app were discontinued on April 26, 2026.
When was the Sora API discontinued?+
The Sora API was discontinued on September 24, 2026.
How can I export my Sora content?+
Visit sora.chatgpt.com/sunset, click Export, and you’ll receive an email when the export is ready.
Will my data be deleted after discontinuation?+
Yes, after the final export window (if offered) OpenAI will permanently delete all Sora data.
Can I use my remaining credits after Sora is gone?+
Unused ChatGPT/Sora credits can be applied to Codex services.
Summarized by DevHunt from openai.com · Nov 7, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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