AI Video - Video Generation & Editing
Sora: Overview & Evaluation
Product status and continuity guidance
Sora web and app ended on 26 April 2026; the API is scheduled to end on 24 September 2026. Historical listing and transition guidance.
Research summary, not a verified hands-on test. Pricing and features can change; confirm current details with the provider.
Quick facts
Discontinued
AI Video
Not confirmed
AI Tool
What to know about Sora
OpenAI states that Sora's web and app experiences ended on 26 April 2026, with the API scheduled to end on 24 September 2026. This is a historical and transition listing, not a recommendation to start a new Sora workflow.
Who this guidance is for
Existing users reviewing continuity, saved work and replacement requirements.
Continuity checklist for Sora
Use this checklist to review saved work, access and replacement needs.
OpenAI’s discontinuation notice reviewed on 21 September 2026. This section concerns existing work and transition, not a new product trial.
Suggested next steps
For existing work, inventory local videos, prompts and project dependencies. Consult OpenAI's current export instructions and identify anything relying on the retiring API.
What to inspect
Check which assets you already have locally and whether a downstream editor or application depends on an unavailable service.
How to decide
Move new projects to an available workflow after testing exports and continuity. The provider's notice is the authority for remaining access windows.
Official sources
Check Sora's official product information for current status, features, limits and terms.
Topics
Historical product information
This product is discontinued. See the status and source notes above; do not treat this listing as a currently available service.
Provider closure notice