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Sora 2 Pro

Longer, production-ready clips from text or images — native voice + ambience with enhanced prompt control.

Cleaner detail, steadier motion, more reliable multi-beat continuity.

1792×10244/8/12sText→VideoImage→Video16:9/9:16Audio included
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OpenAI Sora 2 Pro AI video example: A CCTV of a group of constructions works who have just layed a layer of cement, unfortunately a cat w...
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  • Price$0.65/s
  • Duration8s
  • Format16:9
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Best use cases

Short cinematic adsUGC-style lifestyle clipsProduct hero visualsStoryboards & concept testsCinematic inserts & B-rollSound-led moments

Why Sora 2 Pro is powerful

  • High-res modes for cleaner detail (Sharper textures and more polished frames for client-ready deliverables.)
  • Synced audio built-in (Dialogue + sound effects land better when you add 1–2 deliberate audio cues.)
  • Stronger results with structured prompts (Shot lists and clear beats execute more reliably than “adjective soup.”)
  • Best for final takes (Use it when the concept is locked and you want the cleanest output.)

Real Specs – Sora 2 Pro in MaxVideoAI (720p / 1792×1024, 4–12s)

The limits that shape your renders.
Price / second720p $0.39/s1792×1024 $0.65/s
Text-to-VideoSupported
Image-to-VideoSupported
Video-to-VideoSupported
Reference image / style referenceSupported
Max resolution1792×1024
Max duration12s
Aspect ratios16:9 / 9:16
FPS options24
Output formatMP4
Audio outputSupported
Native audio generationSupported
Lip syncSupported
Camera / motion controlsBasic
WatermarkNo (MaxVideoAI)
Release dateSep 2025
High-fidelity controlDetails

This tier is tuned for cleaner detail and steadier continuity across beats. Use it when you want client-ready polish.

  • Prefer structured shot lists over long prose.
  • Keep subjects and wardrobe consistent.
  • Reference a hero frame to lock style.
  • Reserve for final takes once the concept is locked.
Audio-ready finishingDetails

Native sound lands in sync with the visuals, helping emotion and timing. It’s ideal for short ads and narrative beats.

  • Call out ambience vs dialogue explicitly.
  • Write audio cues as separate beats.
  • Generate multiple takes for timing.
  • Mute and finish in post when needed.

Example Gallery: Sora 2 Pro Outputs

See high-res, multi-beat clips (up to 1792×1024) rendered with Sora 2 Pro in MaxVideoAI.

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How to Write a Great Sora 2 Pro Prompt

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Sora 2 Pro works best when you brief it like a cinematographer: one clear shot, simple timing, and visible actions.

Tip: duration + aspect ratio are set in the UI — your prompt controls subject, action, camera, lighting, style, and sound.

Quick prompt (fast iteration)

Use 1–2 sentences when you want variations.

Quick = variations. Use for fast iteration.

Template (copy/paste)

[Style] + [Subject] + [Setting] + [Lighting] + [Mood / palette]

Example

Handheld smartphone UGC clip of a woman unboxing a new skincare bottle at a kitchen table. She peels the seal, smiles, and turns the bottle toward camera. Soft window daylight, natural colors, subtle room tone + packaging crinkle.

Demo: 12s high-res product film

OpenAI Sora 2 Pro AI video example: Create a plausibly authentic clip from a 2000s multicam sitcom. The attractive mom character arrives...
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Create a plausibly authentic clip from a 2000s multicam sitcom. The attractive mom character arrives with comically enormous breasts (played for laughs, not titillation) and accuses her husband of sabotaging her diet pills to change her figure.

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Tips & Limitations

Sora is most predictable when you keep the shot simple, readable, and physical.

What works best

  • High-res delivery (up to 1792×1024) for premium outputs
  • Audio toggle with explicit cue handling
  • Multi-scene chaining with better continuity
  • Great for ads, trailers, explainers, client decks
  • Pairs with Sora 2 for prototype → Pro finalize

Common problems → fast fixes

  • Feels random / inconsistent → simplify to: subject + action + camera + lighting. Re-run 2–3 takes.
  • Motion looks weird → reduce movement: one camera move, slower action, fewer props.
  • Subject drifts off-brand → start from a reference image and lock palette + lighting.
  • Text looks wrong → avoid readable signage, tiny UI, micro labels. Keep text off-screen.
  • Dialogue drifts → keep lines short and punchy; avoid long monologues.

Hard limits to keep in mind

  • Higher cost-per-second than Sora 2
  • 12s cap—keep beats tight and focused
  • Still no long-form editing; stitch multiple renders
  • Needs clear continuity notes to avoid drift
  • Tiny on-screen text can remain challenging

Sora 2 Pro vs Sora 2

View Sora 2 details →

Use Sora 2 Pro when you need:

  • Higher resolution output
  • More control for finals (including audio control in the UI)
  • Cleaner final takes after you’ve validated the idea

Use Sora 2 when you want:

  • Fast idea → clip iteration
  • Storyboards, concepts, UGC-style beats, short ads
  • A quick first pass where 720p is enough

Compare Sora 2 Pro vs other AI video models

Not sure if Sora 2 Pro is the best fit for your shot? These side-by-side comparisons break down the tradeoffs — price per second, resolution, audio, speed, and motion style — so you can pick the right engine fast.

Each page includes real outputs and practical best-use cases.

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Sora 2 Pro vs OpenAI Sora 2

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Sora 2 Pro vs Google Veo 3.1

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Safety & People / Likeness

  • No real people, public figures, minors, hateful or violent content.
  • Do not use likeness without consent.
  • Sensitive prompts or references may be blocked.
  • Generic characters and scenes are fine.
  • Famous people or sensitive topics can be filtered.

Stay within safe use to keep Sora 2 Pro reliable for production work.

FAQ – Sora 2 Pro in MaxVideoAI

Does Sora 2 Pro always output audio?

Audio is on by default for lip-sync and sound design, but you can toggle it off in the composer if you only need visuals.