Sora was OpenAI’s video-generation service. OpenAI says its web/app experiences and API were discontinued in 2026; use the current notice for export and account guidance.
Understand Sora’s discontinued status
OpenAI’s current notice says the Sora web and app experiences were discontinued on April 26, 2026, and the API on September 24, 2026. Treat this as a historical overview, not a recommendation to start a new Sora project.
Preserve an existing project
This checklist is for managing files you already have. It does not assume the service remains available.
For an existing project: list the source files, generated clips, editing timeline, and outputs you still have. Identify which materials need to be exported or recreated elsewhere.What to check
- Follow the current provider notice for any remaining export options.
- Keep local copies of available assets and project notes.
- Recheck another product’s availability and terms before moving a workflow.
How to decide whether it fits
A discontinued service is not a candidate for a new production workflow. Export windows, refunds, credits, and data deletion are governed by the current official notice.
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Official product information
Sora official information. Read the current notice for export, account, and data-deletion guidance.
Product information checked on November 12, 2026. This source review covers the product information described above, not measured performance or a hands-on recommendation.