As of November 8, 2026, you can’t create new videos with Sora: OpenAI discontinued the Sora web and app experiences on April 26, 2026, then discontinued the Sora API on September 24, 2026. That means there is no current Sora app workflow or production Sora API to sign up for or use. (help.openai.com)
Can I still use Sora?
No. Sora’s consumer web and app experiences have been discontinued, and its API has also been discontinued. Older tutorials may describe how to enter a prompt, upload media, select settings, or call an API, but those instructions do not provide a currently working way to generate video with Sora. OpenAI’s developer prompting guide is marked archived and may refer to outdated models or APIs. (help.openai.com)
If your goal is to make a video now, you’ll need to choose a video-generation tool that is currently available and follow that provider’s current instructions. Don’t assume that an old Sora endpoint, model name, or third-party API listing will work.
Can I use Sora through a production API?
No. OpenAI says the Sora API was discontinued on September 24, 2026. App instructions and archived API examples are not a substitute for an active production API. A third-party article’s claim about API access does not override OpenAI’s discontinuation notice. (help.openai.com)
How do I export videos I already made with Sora?
OpenAI says you can export your Sora content by going to sora.chatgpt.com/sunset and selecting Export. OpenAI says it will email you when the export is ready and recommends exporting your content as soon as possible. It also says that associated Sora data may be permanently deleted after any final export window, if one is offered, has passed. (help.openai.com)
What happened to old Sora tutorials?
They may still explain how Sora worked before shutdown, but they are historical instructions—not a current how-to. For example, older guides describe entering a prompt and adjusting video settings, and an archived OpenAI guide discusses prompt structure. Neither changes the current status: Sora generation and its API have been discontinued. (help.openai.com)
Sources
What to know about the Sora discontinuation — OpenAI Help Center