Sora 2 — studio-quality video production in Kapwing
Create cinematic styles with multiple scenes
Sora 2 is OpenAI’s latest AI video model. It generates hyper-realistic video scenes with cinematic motion, multi-shot continuity, and natural camera movement. Creators can turn written prompts or reference images into lifelike video sequences that feel coherent, polished, and visually consistent.
Inside Kapwing, Sora 2 is available as part of a complete online video editor. Instead of generating a clip in isolation, creators can immediately edit scenes, change aspect ratios, add subtitles, layer audio, and export finished videos in a variety of file format — all from your browser.
As new versions of Sora are released, Kapwing updates its integration so creators always have access to the latest model without changing tools or workflows — starting with Sora 2.
What to expect with Sora 2
Professional video projects using simple prompt
Multi-scenes
Maintain visual consistency across multiple scenes by combining Sora clips into longer videos using Kapwing’s editing studio
Text and Image to Video
Generate realistic video scenes from text prompts and transform images such as product shot and promotional graphics into dynamic video scenes
Audio Flexibility
Sora-generated videos can include synchronized audio, including speech or ambient sound. Kapwing allows creators to edit, replace, or enhance audio layers in a single editing workflow.
Any Aspect Ratio
Create videos in 9:16, 1:1, 16:9, and other aspect ratios optimized for TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram
Created with Sora 2 — inside Kapwing
Free to start. No watermark. Fully online.
Why use Sora 2 in Kapwing
Unlock a faster, smarter workflow for video production
Generate
Edit
Export
Rather than switching between tools or managing multiple models, Kapwing turns Sora 2 into a complete video editing workflow — from idea to export.
- Generate videos with Sora 2 directly in your browser
- Edit scenes immediately after generation
- Add subtitles, voice over, and dubbed translations
- Combine with multiple AI models such as Veo and Kling
- Export platform-ready videos without the Sora watermark
Sora 2 + video editing studio
Join millions of creators using Kapwing's online editing toolkit
Story-Driven Social Videos
Generate story-led short-form videos for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram with consistent characters, environments, and smooth scene transitions.
Concept & Storyboard
Turn rough ideas into multi-shot sequences for pitches, campaigns, and creative planning. Sora 2 excels at maintaining scene logic across cuts, making it a powerful AI storyboard generator.
Narrative & Cinematic
Create imaginative, humorous, or surreal AI-generated videos with realistic environments and continuity between shots. Built for storytelling, skits, short films, and scripted content.
Mobile-first Storytelling
Generate vertical (9:16) AI videos with coherent framing and consistent motion, optimized for iPhone and mobile platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
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Iteration and Testing
Create multiple variations of a scene or concept while preserving character and environmental consistency. Great for testing story ideas without rebuilding your AI video project from scratch.
Enhance your Sora workflow with multiple AI models
Edit and refine everything — from visuals to sound production
- ChatGPT Image 1
Generates images from text prompts with precise style control and detailed visual outputs. Image 1 is commonly used alongside Sora to create supplementary visuals, including thumbnails and B-roll.
- Google Nano Banana
Edits, generates, and transforms images with object-level control and consistent visual style. Nano Banana is used alongside Sora to adjust backgrounds, insert objects, and refine visual details — perfect of image to video start frames.
- MiniMax 2.0
Generates custom music, audio tracks, and sound effects to accompany Sora-generated video scenes. Commonly used to add atmosphere, pacing, and sonic texture to videos without relying on external audio libraries.
How to Use Sora 2 in Kapwing
- Step 1Open Kapwing AI
Start by opening the Kapwing AI Studio from your workspace.
- Step 2Prompt for Sora 2
Open Model Preferences in the bottom-right corner and select 'Sora 2' under 'Video Clips'.
- Step 3Generate Video
Enter your prompt with aspect ratio, length (3-12 seconds), and scene details
Frequently Asked Questions
We have answers to the most common questions that our users ask.
What is Sora AI?
Sora is OpenAI’s text-to-video model that generates realistic video scenes from written prompts or images.
How do I access Sora 2?
You can access Sora 2 directly inside Kapwing’s AI Studio — no separate OpenAI account required.
How to make videos using Sora AI
To create a video with Sora AI, open Kapwing’s AI Studio and select "Sora 2" from the AI models menu. Enter your text prompt and click "Generate" to create your video.
Do Sora AI videos contain watermarks?
When generated directly through OpenAI, Sora videos may include watermarks or usage restrictions depending on your plan and current policies. Inside Kapwing, exported AI videos do not include Kapwing, Sora, or any other form of watermark.
What is the latest Sora AI model?
The latest publicly available version integrated in Kapwing’s AI Studio is Sora 2.
Is Sora AI safe to use?
Yes, Sora AI is safe to use within Kapwing’s platform. Kapwing applies usage policies, content filters, and community guidelines to help ensure outputs are appropriate.
How long are Sora 2 videos?
When using Sora 2 inside Kapwing, generated video clips typically range from 3 to 12 seconds in length. For longer projects, you can combine multiple Sora clips in Kapwing’s editing studio.
Can you edit videos generated with Sora 2?
Yes, videos generated with Sora 2 can be edited directly in Kapwing’s full video editor. After generation, you can trim clips, add text, transitions, overlays, audio, and other edits just like any other video project within Kapwing.
How do you add sound to Sora AI videos?
Sora videos may include audio as part of the generation, depending on the prompt used. Inside Kapwing, you can further edit or enhance the sound by uploading your own music or sound effects to the timeline, or by generating custom audio using Kapwing’s AI Audio Generator (including models such as MiniMax 2.0).
Can Sora 2 handle image to video?
Yes, Sora 2 supports image-to-video generation. You can provide images or still visuals as part of a prompt or concept, and Sora will create motion and transitions based on those inputs.
Sora 2 alternatives
Sora 2 isn’t the only AI video model available inside Kapwing. Depending on your creative goals, other models may be a better fit.
- Veo is a strong alternative for creators who want high-quality, polished video clips with precise visual control, making it well suited for branded content and professional use cases.
- Seedance is optimized for efficiency and stylized motion, offering a cost-effective option for animation, camera-driven visuals, and high-volume video generation.
Sora prompt tips
From our experience using Sora 2 inside Kapwing, it works especially well for humor, storytelling, and narrative-driven clips. Each generation can include audio, so it’s useful to describe any narration, dialogue, or sound effects you want in the prompt.
We’ve found Sora performs best with clear, simple prompts grounded in familiar real-world formats, such as common video genres, scenes, or situations. Overly abstract instructions tend to produce less consistent results.
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