Sora 2 is OpenAI’s video-generation model, famous for uncanny physical realism: objects fall, splash, and collide the way your eyes expect, and scenes hold together shot after shot. It powered a wave of viral clips through OpenAI’s own app, and Flux 3 AI brings that same model to the open web — no invite code, no iPhone requirement, just a prompt box.
Two Sora 2 modes are available in the Create studio. Text-to-video turns a written description into a finished clip, while image-to-video starts from an upload you provide, using it to anchor the scene; the image mode also accepts a reference image for subject fidelity. Style presets in the studio help steer the look of either mode.
Every Sora 2 generation is a focused 10-second clip at 720p or 1080p, in 16:9 for landscape platforms or 9:16 for vertical feeds. Ten seconds is Sora’s sweet spot for a complete beat — a gag, a reveal, a product moment — and if you need people in your scenes with consistent identities, the Sora 2 Characters page covers cameo casting.
See what's possible on Flux 3 AI
Sample generations from the platform — write your own prompt to see what Sora 2 does with it.
Sora 2 vs similar AI video models
Specs from the live catalog — every model below is available on the same account.
| Spec | Sora 2 | Sora 2 Characters | Veo 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max clip length | 10s | 10s | 8s |
| Durations | 10s | 10s | 4s, 6s, 8s |
| Resolutions | 720p · 1080p | 720p · 1080p | 720p · 1080p |
| Aspect ratios | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Audio | |||
| Image to video | |||
| Reference images | up to 1 | up to 5 | up to 1 |
| Keyframes | |||
| Negative prompt |
Capabilities reflect what each model supports on Flux 3 AI today.
What makes Sora 2 stand out
Physics that convince
Sora 2’s hallmark is believable motion — weight, momentum, fluids, and collisions behave naturally, which is why its clips fool casual viewers.
No app, no invite
Skip the waitlist. Flux 3 AI runs Sora 2 in the cloud, so any browser on any device can generate with it using credits.
Start from an image
Image-to-video mode animates your upload into a full scene, and takes a reference image to keep the subject faithful.
Full HD, both orientations
Render at 720p or 1080p in 16:9 or 9:16 — one model for YouTube, TikTok, Reels, and Shorts formats alike.
Ten-second storytelling
Each generation is a tight 10-second clip — enough for a complete comedic or dramatic beat that loops well on social.
Style presets
Nudge Sora 2 toward a cinematic, animated, or stylized look with one click instead of prompt engineering.
Popular use cases
Why creators run Sora 2 on Flux 3 AI
- Generate with Sora 2 and 40+ rival models under one login — no per-model subscriptions.
- Run one prompt through Sora 2 and Veo 4 side by side before spending premium credits.
- Watermark-free HD downloads land in one library beside all your other generations.
Sora 2 specs & capabilities
Output
- Clip duration10 seconds
- Resolutions720p · 1080p
- Aspect ratios16:9 · 9:16
- Generation modesText to Video · Image to Video
Controls
- Image to video (start frame)
- Reference images
- First & last frame keyframes
- Audio generation
- Negative prompt
- Video input / editing
- Extend video
Available versions on Flux 3 AI
Every Sora 2 endpoint below is selectable in the Create studio.
- Sora 2 (T2V)Sora 2 — text-to-video
- Sora 2 (I2V)Sora 2 — image-to-video
Sora 2 prompt examples
Copy one as a starting point, or send it straight to the Create studio.
“A golden retriever cannonballs into a backyard pool, water erupting in slow motion, kids scattering with laughter, handheld camera, bright summer-afternoon energy”
Tests Sora’s signature splash physics and fluid realism
“A news anchor keeps reporting, deadpan, as the studio slowly fills with balloons behind her, static broadcast framing, absurdist comedy tone”
A viral-style deadpan beat built to loop on social feeds
“Animate this photo: the espresso machine hisses to life, steam curling upward as the barista pulls a shot, tight close-up, warm cafe light”
Image-to-video anchored to an uploaded scene with fine detail
Create with Sora 2 in three steps
Describe your idea
Write a prompt or upload a starting image — the more specific the scene, motion, and style, the better Sora 2 performs.
Pick Sora 2 & settings
Choose duration, resolution, and aspect ratio. The studio shows the exact credit cost before you generate.
Generate & download
Sora 2 renders in the cloud — track progress in your library, then download watermark-free or share with a link.
Sora 2 questions, answered
What is Sora 2?
Sora 2 is OpenAI’s video-generation model, best known for realistic physics and coherent scenes. It creates 10-second clips from a text prompt or a starting image, and on Flux 3 AI you can run it from any browser using credits — no OpenAI app or invite needed.
How can I use Sora 2 without the Sora app?
Generate with it on Flux 3 AI. Sign up, claim your free starter credits, open the Create studio, and select Sora 2 — the model runs in the cloud, so it works on Windows, Android, or any device with a browser.
How long are Sora 2 videos?
Sora 2 generates 10-second clips. That fixed length keeps every render a complete, self-contained moment, which suits the short-form platforms where Sora content performs best.
What resolutions and aspect ratios does Sora 2 support?
You can render at 720p or 1080p, in widescreen 16:9 or vertical 9:16. Pick the orientation to match the destination platform before you generate.
Can Sora 2 animate a photo or image?
Yes. The Sora 2 image-to-video variant on Flux 3 AI accepts an uploaded image as the basis of the scene, plus a reference image to help preserve the subject’s appearance in the finished clip.
Sora 2 vs Veo 4 — which is better?
They excel at different things. Sora 2 leads on physical realism and shareable, personality-driven clips; Veo 4 offers longer control surfaces like keyframes and native audio. Both are on Flux 3 AI, so the practical answer is to test your prompt on each.
Can I put a specific person or character in Sora 2 videos?
For consistent characters, use the dedicated Sora 2 Characters variant, which accepts up to 5 reference images to cast recognizable cameos. The standard image-to-video mode handles a single reference image.
Is Sora 2 free to try?
Flux 3 AI gives new accounts free credits that work on Sora 2 and every other enabled model. Downloads are watermark-free, and ongoing plans are listed on the pricing page.