Sora 2’s I2V lets you bring still images to life by animating them into short video clips with natural motion, audio, and visual effects. While realistic portraits of people aren’t allowed at launch, you can use objects, landscapes, stylized characters or scenes. Use detailed prompts for camera movement, atmosphere, and pacing to get the best results.
About this model
Sora 2’s I2V is a state-of-the-art image-to-video model that transforms still images into dynamic, engaging video clips. Leveraging advanced neural network architectures and sophisticated motion synthesis technology, Sora 2 creates natural camera movements, atmospheric effects, and synchronized audio that bring each scene to life. This model is optimized to handle a variety of visual content, from landscapes and stylized characters to animated objects.
Built with precision and creativity in mind, Sora 2’s I2V stands apart by allowing users to dictate camera angles, pacing, and ambiance through detailed prompts. While realistic portraits of people are not supported at launch, the model excels in generating vivid, cinematic sequences from carefully composed images. The result is a tool that unifies technical prowess with creative flexibility, ideal for digital storytelling, advertising, and artistic projects.
Cost analysis
| Provider | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| muapiapp | $1.5 per generation | muapiapp offers this service at $1.5 per generation, making it 20-50% more affordable than competing providers while delivering comparable or superior quality. |
| Fal.ai | $2.0 per generation | Fal.ai charges $2.0 per generation. muapiapp is 20-50% cheaper, providing a cost-effective solution without compromising performance. |
| Replicate | $2.0 per generation | Replicate also offers similar pricing at $2.0 per generation. Choosing muapiapp means you benefit from a 20-50% cost advantage while receiving high-quality output. |
muapiapp offers this service at $1.5 per generation, making it 20-50% more affordable than competing providers while delivering comparable or superior quality.
Fal.ai charges $2.0 per generation. muapiapp is 20-50% cheaper, providing a cost-effective solution without compromising performance.
Replicate also offers similar pricing at $2.0 per generation. Choosing muapiapp means you benefit from a 20-50% cost advantage while receiving high-quality output.
** Competitor pricing is estimated based on similar model architectures and usage tiers.
Configuration schema
| Parameter | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prompt | string | The prompt to generate the video | Camera pans along the platform as the bullet train doors open, passengers step forward with rolling suitcases. Footsteps and soft chatter fill the air. A female announcer says: ‘Train number 2245 to Tokyo is now departing from platform 3.’ Wheels screech lightly as the train starts moving. |
| Image URLs | array | Upload or provide image urls. Used for image-to-video generation. | https://d3adwkbyhxyrtq.cloudfront.net/webassets/videomodels/openai-sora-2-i2v.jpg |
| Aspect Ratio | Enum (2 options) | Aspect ratio of the output video. | 16:9 |
| Duration | Enum (5 options) | The duration of the generated video in seconds. | 8 |
The prompt to generate the video
Camera pans along the platform as the bullet train doors open, passengers step forward with rolling suitcases. Footsteps and soft chatter fill the air. A female announcer says: ‘Train number 2245 to Tokyo is now departing from platform 3.’ Wheels screech lightly as the train starts moving.Upload or provide image urls. Used for image-to-video generation.
https://d3adwkbyhxyrtq.cloudfront.net/webassets/videomodels/openai-sora-2-i2v.jpgAspect ratio of the output video.
16:9The duration of the generated video in seconds.
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16:9 or 9:16), duration (10 or 15 seconds), and watermark settings.Review the Output
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Frequently asked
You can use images of objects, landscapes, stylized characters, or scenes. Please note that realistic portraits of people are not supported at launch.
Include detailed instructions in your prompt. Describe the desired camera angle, movement (e.g., panning or zooming), pacing, and any atmospheric elements such as lighting or audio cues.
Yes, by enabling the 'Remove Watermark' option in the input schema, watermarks will be removed from the final video output.
The model supports two aspect ratios: 16:9 and 9:16, and you can choose between a 10-second or 15-second video duration.