ToolsThe story, in brief
Sora is here
OpenAI's Sora video generator is live. 1080p, 20 seconds, text-to-video in three aspect ratios.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
OpenAI is shipping a major consumer-facing generative video product, expanding its moat beyond text/code into visual media creation. This is a critical test of whether video generation can reach GPT-like mainstream adoption.
The key facts
6 to knowSora now available at sora.com
Video output: up to 1080p resolution
Video length: up to 20 seconds
Aspect ratio support: widescreen, vertical, square
Core features: text-to-video generation, asset extension/remix/blending
Launch date: December 9, 2024
Go to the source
OpenAI Blogopenai.com
Publisher excerpt: Our video generation model, Sora, is now available to use at sora.com. Users can generate videos up to 1080p resolution, up to 20 sec long, and in widescreen, vertical or square aspect ratios. You can bring your own assets to extend, remix, and blend, or generate entirely new content from text.