You can’t create new videos with Sora now. OpenAI discontinued Sora’s web and app experiences on April 26, 2026, then discontinued the Sora API on September 24, 2026. So there is no current Sora interface or official production API workflow to follow. (OpenAI Help Center)
If you’re looking for videos you made before the shutdown, OpenAI’s Help Center says to request an export through the Sora sunset page.
How to export videos you made in Sora
- Go to
sora.chatgpt.com/sunset. - Select Export.
- Wait for an email from OpenAI when the export is ready. (OpenAI Help Center)
Can you use Sora through an API?
No—not as of November 12, 2026. OpenAI says the Sora API was discontinued on September 24, 2026. That means there is no current Sora API procedure to document, so this guide does not provide sample code, model names, endpoints, or pricing. Older API tutorials may describe a workflow that is no longer available. (OpenAI Help Center)
Why older Sora tutorials may not work
OpenAI’s older product announcements describe Sora features and ways to create videos, but OpenAI now marks the product as no longer available. Its Sora 2 prompting guide is also labeled archived and warns that it may refer to outdated models or APIs. Treat instructions in those materials as historical, not as steps for using Sora today. (OpenAI)
Bottom line: new Sora video generation and API access have ended. If you need your existing Sora videos, request an export through the sunset page.
Sources
What to know about the Sora discontinuation — OpenAI Help Center