Sora 3

Sora 3 AI Video Generator

Write a prompt, animate a first and last frame, or mix image, video and audio references. Sora 3 renders 4–15 s clips (up to 30 s on Sora 3 Pro) from 480p to 4K, with optional sound in the same pass.

Sora 3 Video Examples

4–30 s · 480p to 4K · 21:9 to 9:16

What Is Sora 3? One Video Model, Three Ways to Direct It

Sora 3 is the AI video model behind this studio. Start from words, from one or two still frames, or from a set of reference images, clips and audio, and get a finished MP4 with optional sound.

Sora 3 Text to Video

Describe the subject, action, camera move, light and sound in up to 2,500 characters (30,000 on Sora 3 Pro). Turn on web search to ground prompts about real places or products, then pick any ratio from 21:9 to 9:16.

Start with a prompt
Sora 3 text-to-video example: an aerial approach to a futuristic city above the clouds.
Sora 3 · Video example
Sora 3 text-to-video example: an aerial approach to a futuristic city above the clouds.

Sora 3 Image to Video with First and Last Frames

Upload one image as the first or last frame, or set both to fix where the shot starts and ends. Sora 3 fills in the motion between them, which suits product reveals, before-and-after shots and planned transitions.

Animate an image
Sora 3 Pro image-to-video example: a window-light portrait with a slow camera move.
Sora 3 Pro · Video example
Sora 3 Pro image-to-video example: a window-light portrait with a slow camera move.

Multimodal References: Images, Video and Audio

Combine reference images, video clips and audio clips to keep a face, a motion style and a voice consistent from shot to shot. Sora 3 takes up to 9 images, 3 videos and 3 audio clips; Sora 3 Pro raises that to 30, 10 and 10.

Try reference mode
Sora 3 Pro reference example: a paper puppy that stays consistent through every shot.
Sora 3 Pro · Video example
Sora 3 Pro reference example: a paper puppy that stays consistent through every shot.

Sora 3 Prompt Examples You Can Copy

Every example here was generated with Sora 3 or Sora 3 Pro. Copy the prompt, change the subject or setting, and add one line for sound or dialogue: audio is generated together with the video.

Visual example

Lantern city
Sora 3 Pro

Reference prompt

Sora 3 Pro · Text to Video

Lantern city

An ancient Chinese city during a lantern festival at night. Fireworks bloom above tiled roofs, warm lanterns line the streets. The aerial camera descends slowly past the rooftops toward a lively market. Deep blue sky, warm practical light, an expansive cinematic atmosphere.

Use this prompt
Prompt structureSubjectActionCameraSetting & lightSound

What You Can Make with Sora 3

From vertical social clips to 4K product films, these are the projects people create with Sora 3 most often.

Social shorts and vertical storiesSora 3 Pro

Social shorts and vertical stories

Generate 9:16 clips with ambience and sound effects built in, ready to post.

Product and e-commerce adsSora 3 Pro

Product and e-commerce ads

Set the first and last frame to control the reveal, then export up to 4K.

Music videos and fashion filmsSora 3 Pro

Music videos and fashion films

Reference video and audio clips carry motion and rhythm across cuts.

Animated characters and short storiesSora 3 Pro

Animated characters and short stories

Reference images keep characters on model; the last frame starts your next shot.

Sora 3 vs Sora 3 Pro: Specs at a Glance

Both models share the same three modes, resolutions and aspect ratios. Sora 3 Pro adds longer clips, longer prompts, more reference slots and MOV export.

SpecSora 3Sora 3 Pro
Generation modesText, image (first/last frame), multimodal referenceText, image (first/last frame), multimodal reference
Duration4–15 s4–30 s or automatic
Resolution480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K
Aspect ratios21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16, adaptive21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16, adaptive
Reference imagesUp to 9Up to 30
Reference video clipsUp to 3Up to 10 (2–30 s each, 30 s total)
Reference audio clipsUp to 3Up to 10 (2–30 s each, 30 s total)
Prompt lengthUp to 2,500 charactersUp to 30,000 characters
Generated audioOptional: effects, ambience, dialogueOptional: effects, ambience, dialogue
Output formatMP4MP4 or MOV

Plans & Credit Packs

Plans & Credit Packs

Sora 3 runs on credits. New accounts get 6 free credits to try Sora 3 Mini; monthly, yearly and one-time credit packs are coming soon.

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Mini Plan

$29.90/mo, billed monthly
About $0.0997 per credit

For hobbyists and new users who want lightweight creation, personal testing, and a cost-effective way to keep producing steadily.

What you get

  • Includes 300 credits every 30-day billing cycle
  • About 30 high-quality videos
  • About 150 high-quality images
  • Unlocks Sora 3 text, image and reference-to-video modes
  • Credit cost depends on model, duration and resolution, and is shown before you generate.
  • Text to image and image to image
  • Watermark-free, high-speed downloads
  • Private generation
  • Faster generation queue
  • Commercial-use rights
  • Additional benefits added later
  • See the estimated credit cost before submitting
  • Track your balance and completed work in your account

Actual output varies by model, resolution, duration, and reference media.

Most Popular

Standard Plan

$59.90/mo, billed monthly
About $0.0908 per credit

For most creators who want strong value, regular content updates, frequent generation, and marketing asset production.

What you get

  • Includes 660 credits every 30-day billing cycle (about 10% more than Mini Plan)
  • About 66 high-quality videos
  • About 330 high-quality images
  • Unlocks Sora 3 text, image and reference-to-video modes
  • Credit cost depends on model, duration and resolution, and is shown before you generate.
  • Text to image and image to image
  • Watermark-free, high-speed downloads
  • Private generation
  • Faster generation queue
  • Commercial-use rights
  • Additional benefits added later
  • See the estimated credit cost before submitting
  • Track your balance and completed work in your account

Actual output varies by model, resolution, duration, and reference media.

Adjustable

Plus Plan

$119.90/mo, billed monthly
About $0.0827 per credit
$119.90$200

For professionals, studios, and high-intensity creation needs. A production-ready plan for agencies and creative teams.

What you get

  • Includes 1,450 credits every 30-day billing cycle (about 20% more than Mini Plan)
  • About 145 high-quality videos
  • About 725 high-quality images
  • Unlocks Sora 3 text, image and reference-to-video modes
  • Credit cost depends on model, duration and resolution, and is shown before you generate.
  • Text to image and image to image
  • Watermark-free, high-speed downloads
  • Private generation
  • Faster generation queue
  • Commercial-use rights
  • Additional benefits added later
  • See the estimated credit cost before submitting
  • Track your balance and completed work in your account

Actual output varies by model, resolution, duration, and reference media.

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Sora 3 AI Video Generator FAQ

Quick answers about Sora 3 modes, specs, credits and getting better results.

What is Sora 3?

Sora 3 is an AI video generation model that turns text prompts, still images and reference images, video and audio into short videos with optional sound. On this site you run it in the browser and download the result as an MP4.

How do I use the Sora 3 AI video generator?

Pick a mode (text to video, image to video or reference), write your prompt, choose duration, resolution and aspect ratio, and check the credit cost. Click Generate, preview the clip when it is ready, and download the MP4.

Can I try Sora 3 without paying?

Yes. New accounts get 6 free credits, enough for one 5-second 720p Sora 3 Mini video. Paid plans and credit packs are coming soon.

What is the difference between Sora 3 and Sora 3 Pro?

Both share the same modes, 480p to 4K output and aspect ratios. Sora 3 Pro supports clips up to 30 seconds (Sora 3: 4–15 s), prompts up to 30,000 characters, up to 30 reference images plus 10 video and 10 audio clips, and MOV export in addition to MP4.

Can Sora 3 turn an image into a video?

Yes. Upload one image as the first or last frame, or two images to set both ends of the shot, then describe the motion. Sora 3 animates the scene in between.

How do reference images, video and audio work in Sora 3?

In reference mode you attach media the result should stay consistent with: images for characters, products or style, video clips for motion, and audio clips for voice or rhythm. Sora 3 accepts up to 9 images, 3 videos and 3 audio clips; Sora 3 Pro accepts 30, 10 and 10, with each reference clip 2–30 seconds long.

Does Sora 3 generate sound?

Yes, if you want it to. Turn on audio and Sora 3 creates sound effects, ambience and dialogue in the same pass as the video. Describe the sound in your prompt, for example footsteps on gravel or a short line of dialogue.

Which resolutions, lengths and aspect ratios does Sora 3 support?

Sora 3 outputs 480p, 720p, 1080p or 4K in 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4 or 9:16, or an adaptive ratio that follows your input. Clips run 4–15 seconds on Sora 3 and 4–30 seconds, or automatic length, on Sora 3 Pro.

How long can a Sora 3 prompt be?

Up to 2,500 characters on Sora 3 and up to 30,000 on Sora 3 Pro. You can also turn on web search so Sora 3 can look up context for real places or products mentioned in your prompt.

How do I continue a shot or build a longer scene?

Turn on Return Last Frame. Sora 3 gives you the final frame of the clip, which you can use as the first frame of your next generation. Reference images keep characters consistent across the clips.

Make Your First Sora 3 Video

Type a prompt or upload a frame, add sound if you like, and download your Sora 3 clip as an MP4. New accounts start with free credits.

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