Duration & Output
- Durations: 4 s, 8 s, 12 s (you choose)
- Output resolution: 720p (1280×720)
- Need 1080p? Switch to Sora 2 Pro in the same interface.
Sora 2 – AI Text-to-Video & Image-to-Video in MaxVideoAI (720p, 4–12s)
Sora 2 – Cinematic AI Video, Directly in MaxVideoAI (4–12s, 720p)
720p4–12sText or Image input
Create short, cinematic videos with Sora 2 straight from your browser. MaxVideoAI gives you instant access to Sora 2 text-to-video and image-to-video, with transparent per-second pricing and a workspace built for testing, prototyping and producing social-ready clips.
Describe your scene, choose a duration (4, 8 or 12 seconds), pick 16:9 or 9:16, and let Sora 2 generate polished footage you can use in ads, content or client work.
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Sora 2 – AI Text-to-Video & Image-to-Video in MaxVideoAI (720p, 4–12s)
OBJECTIVE: 🧀 Get to your room before Dad finds you. He scurries across the hallway — up a mop handle, onto a…
View render →Why Sora 2 is powerful inside MaxVideoAI:
- Text → Video and Image → Video in one place
- Multi-shot / sequenced prompts for mini-stories in a single clip
- Pay-as-you-go pricing – you only pay for the seconds you generate
- Available in Europe, UK and worldwide, no invite required
- Designed to sit alongside Veo, Pika, Kling, Wan, MiniMax Hailuo, etc.
Best use cases
- Short cinematic ads
- UGC-style lifestyle clips
- Product hero visuals
- Storyboards & concept tests
What Sora 2 Actually Is in MaxVideoAI
On paper, OpenAI Sora 2 is OpenAI’s short-form text-to-video engine. In practice, the way it behaves for you depends on how it’s integrated.
In MaxVideoAI, Sora 2 is exposed as a focused, production-ready engine:
MaxVideoAI wraps all of this in a simple flow:
- 1. Pick Sora 2 as the engine.
- 2. Choose Text → Video or Image → Video.
- 3. Set duration and aspect ratio.
- 4. Paste a structured prompt.
- 5. See the final price per clip before you generate.
- 6. Compare against other engines in the same GUI.
Real Specs – Sora 2 in MaxVideoAI (720p, 4–12s)
These specs describe Sora 2 exactly as you can use it today via MaxVideoAI – not theoretical capabilities.
Aspect Ratios
- 16:9 – classic horizontal / YouTube / web video
- 9:16 – vertical / TikTok / Reels / Shorts
- Both are supported in Text→Video and Image→Video.
Inputs & File Types
- Text prompts – short, cinematic descriptions in one to three sentences
- Reference images – PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF, AVIF up to ~50 MB
- No video input in this configuration: you start either from text or from a still image.
Audio
- Sora 2 returns a video with audio – useful if you want a self-contained clip straight out of the engine.
- If you want to control or replace the sound: mute or swap the track in your editor, or use Sora 2 Pro, which exposes an audio toggle in the UI.
Pricing
- Sora 2 uses a simple per-second pricing model:
- Internal config: perSecondCents = 12
- That’s $0.12 per second of video: 4s ≈ $0.48; 8s ≈ $0.96; 12s ≈ $1.44
- No monthly subscription: top up a wallet and only pay for what you generate.
Key value proposition: Sora 2 in MaxVideoAI is the fastest way to test ideas, prototypes and social concepts – you get studio-style motion & sound at a predictable cost per second.
Example Gallery: Real Sora 2 Outputs
See a handful of live Sora 2 renders powered by the same settings you have in MaxVideoAI.
OpenAI Sora 2 · 12s
Scene 1 — 0-3s — Close-up actor speaking “Close-up on a superhero standing on a rooftop at sunset. Strong wind. The camera…
Recreate this shot →![MaxVideoAI OpenAI Sora 2 example – [Aspect: 16:9, Duration: 10s, Model: sora-2-pro] Scene 1 (0-2s): Wide overhead shot of a modern creative studio desk with dual monitors and…](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvideohub-uploads-us.s3.amazonaws.com%2Frenders%2F301cc489-d689-477f-94c4-0b051deda0bc%2F21fbfcd5-8f9a-4fa2-8c91-61d4639774c6-job_045746db-c0e2-45c7-af9a-a2cd253689c8.jpg&w=3840&q=70&dpl=dpl_9YM2qTSpZCyUwWuP5cAy8AfHv4vg)
OpenAI Sora 2 · 12s
[Aspect: 16:9, Duration: 10s, Model: sora-2-pro] Scene 1 (0-2s): Wide overhead shot of a modern creative studio desk with dual monitors and…
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OpenAI Sora 2 · 12s
Logline A vertical, cinematic mini action scene where a spy-style hero runs like in a blockbuster trailer, only to reveal at the…
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OpenAI Sora 2 · 8s
Logline A cinematic hero shot of a premium drink being poured, suitable for a 1080p TV or YouTube spot. Global style and…
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OpenAI Sora 2 · 12s
Logline A short, cinematic product story for an AI-powered camera app, ending on a clean brand frame. Global style and format 16:9,…
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OpenAI Sora 2 · 8s
8 second cinematic lifestyle commercial of a man in his 30s using a sleek smartwatch while jogging at sunrise in an urban…
Recreate this shot →How to Write a Good Sora 2 Prompt
Sora 2 works best when you treat your prompt like a concise shot list rather than a random wishlist of adjectives.
1Subject and action – who/what and what they’re doing
2Environment – where it happens (office, street, café, studio…)
3Camera – how we see it (wide shot, medium shot, close-up, over-the-shoulder…)
4Movement – how the camera moves (slow dolly-in, handheld, pan, drone-like…)
5Light & mood – golden hour, soft daylight, neon night, high contrast, moody…
6Format & duration – mention 16:9 or 9:16 and whether it’s a 4, 8 or 12 second moment
Wide shot of [subject] in [environment], lit by [lighting], camera [movement], 8 seconds, 16:9, cinematic, natural colors.
Drop that into MaxVideoAI, choose Sora 2, and you’re off.
Image-to-Video Workflow with Sora 2 (+ Nano Banana)
One advantage of Sora in MaxVideoAI is pairing it with an image engine like Nano Banana.
- Generate a reference frame in Nano Banana that matches your brand style or idea.
- Send that still into Sora 2 as Image → Video.
- Give Sora a prompt that focuses on motion and timing: how the camera should move, what the subject should do, how the shot should end at 4/8/12 seconds.
- Generate, review, tweak just the motion language if needed, regenerate.
- Product shots that must stay on-brand
- Hero visuals for landing pages
- Short looping scenes for ads or UI backgrounds
Multi-Shot & Sequenced Clips – The Sora 2 “Mini-Film” Trick
Sora 2 can interpret multi-step prompts and compress several shots into a single 8 or 12 second clip.
With “First… then… finally…” or clear Shot 1/2/3 structure, it stages the clip as a sequence of beats.
- Aim for 2–3 shots maximum in one clip.
- Give each shot one main action and one clear camera move.
- Reuse key elements (same subject, same setting, consistent lighting).
- Avoid jumping through five different locations in 8 seconds—keep it focused.
Demo: One Sequenced Prompt
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Demo: One Sequenced Prompt
8 second cinematic lifestyle commercial of a man in his 30s using a sleek smartwatch while jogging at sunrise in an urban…
View render →Prompt – 8 second cinematic lifestyle commercial (16:9)
8 second cinematic lifestyle commercial of a man in his 30s using a sleek smartwatch while jogging at sunrise in an urban park.
Shot 1 (2 s): close-up of the watch on his wrist, sunlight reflecting off the glass as he adjusts the strap.
Shot 2 (4 s): side-angle tracking shot as he runs along the path, warm light flaring behind skyscrapers.
Shot 3 (2 s): close-up of him glancing at the screen, subtle smile, breath visible in cool morning air.
Lighting: golden hour, cinematic natural tones.
Audio: rhythmic ambient footsteps + faint upbeat music.
Camera: dynamic handheld tracking, 50 mm lens look.
Negative: no logos, no slow-motion, no text overlays.
- Shows shot transitions, consistent environment and props, clear camera motion in each segment, and a complete story beat in under 10 seconds.
- Use the same 3-beat structure for skincare, SaaS, fitness, or any micro-story.
Tips & Limitations in Plain English
- Short, vivid moments
- Clear subject and action
- Simple environments (office, street, café, home…)
- Film-like camera behavior (dolly, pan, handheld, etc.)
- Great for UGC-feeling footage and cinematic inserts
- Outputs are 720p, not 1080p – Sora 2 Pro covers higher resolution.
- It’s 4–12 seconds, not long-form. Stitch multiple clips for longer edits.
- No video input; start from text or image.
- No seeds; iterate by refining the prompt and re-running.
- Can struggle with very small or detailed text.
When you understand this and write prompts accordingly, Sora 2 becomes a predictable tool instead of a slot machine.
Safety & People / Likeness
- Do not generate real people or public figures (no celebrities, politicians, etc.).
- No minors, sexual content, hateful content or graphic violence.
- Don’t use another person’s likeness without consent.
- Some prompts and input images will be blocked if they violate these principles.
- Generic characters and scenes are fine.
- Famous people or sensitive prompts may be blocked.
This is how both MaxVideoAI and Sora 2 stay usable and safe for professionals.
Sora 2 vs Sora 2 Pro – Quick Overview
- Sora 2 is your fast 720p idea machine.
- Sora 2 Pro is your higher-resolution, more controllable sibling.
- Storyboard with Sora 2, then regenerate finals in Sora 2 Pro with 1080p and audio control.
FAQ – Sora 2 in MaxVideoAI
Is Sora 2 available in Europe / the UK?
Yes. Use Sora 2 from Europe, the UK and most locations where our service is available—no direct OpenAI invite needed.
Can Sora 2 generate 1080p videos?
This tier outputs 720p. For 1080p, use Sora 2 Pro.
Does Sora 2 support image-to-video?
Yes. Upload a PNG/JPG/WEBP/GIF/AVIF frame (up to ~50 MB) and Sora 2 will animate it based on your motion-focused prompt.
Can I remix or extend existing videos with Sora 2?
This configuration is for text→video and image→video only. Combine multiple clips for longer edits.
How do I keep Sora 2 on-brand?
Use image references from Nano Banana or your own design system, mention brand colors, and keep mood consistent across prompts.
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Start with Sora 2, move to Sora 2 Pro when you’re ready for 1080p →Sora 2 in MaxVideoAI gives you a direct, pay-as-you-go way to use one of the most impressive short-form video models available – without infrastructure setup or guesswork.
Use it to explore ideas, build mini-sequences, and test creative directions fast. When you need more resolution or control, you can always step up to Sora 2 Pro.
Start generating with Sora 2 now →