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Sora 2

AI video model balancing quality and cost with synchronized audio

— Max duration

720P Max resolution

TEXT-TO-VIDEO, IMAGE-TO-VIDEO Formats

Yes Task tracking

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Model ID sora-2-preview /v1/videos/generations

Our pricing –20% vs official

Per second output video

$0.170 $0.136

Pay-as-you-go · No minimums · Cancel anytime

OpenAI-compatible ( api.belugapi.com/v1)

Async generation with task tracking & webhooks

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Capabilities

What Sora 2
can do for you.

Native API parity with the official provider — every feature surfaced one-to-one.

Async generation

Submit and poll, no long-lived connections needed

Task tracking

Monitor progress & retrieve results by ID

Webhooks

Get notified the moment your job is ready

Integration

2-line migration.
Zero friction.

BelugAPI is 100 % compatible with the OpenAI SDK. Point base_url to our endpoint and you're done — no refactoring, no learning curve.

Same request & response schema

Python · Node.js · REST · Go · Ruby

Synchronous & async invocation modes

Automatic failover & load balancing

Python

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
  api_key=bel-your-key,
  base_url=https://api.belugapi.com/v1
)

task = client.videos.generations.create(
  model=sora-2-preview,
  prompt=A drone shot flying through neon-lit Tokyo at night,
  duration=5
)
print(task.id)

Node.js

import OpenAI from openai;

const client = new OpenAI({
  apiKey:  bel-your-key,
  baseURL: https://api.belugapi.com/v1,
});

const task = await client.videos.generations.create({
  model:    sora-2-preview,
  prompt:   A drone shot flying through neon-lit Tokyo at night,
  duration: 5,
});
console.log(task.id);

cURL

curl https://api.belugapi.com/v1/v1/videos/generations \
  -H Authorization: Bearer bel-your-key \
  -H Content-Type: application/json \
  -d {"model":"sora-2-preview","prompt":"A drone shot...","duration":5}

Highlights

Built for production.

Text-to-video

Image-to-video

Synchronized audio

Physics simulation

Complete guide

Everything about
Sora 2.

Specifications, pricing, capabilities, and integration tips — kept up to date with every OpenAI release.

By OpenAI 2 min read Updated May 2026

AI video model balancing quality and cost with synchronized audio

Overview

Sora 2 is a cutting-edge ai video generator developed by OpenAI, designed to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence-powered content generation.

This model excels in text-to-video, image-to-video, synchronized audio, making it a top choice for professionals seeking high-quality, scalable AI solutions. Whether you're building production applications, researching new AI capabilities, or creating stunning visual content, Sora 2 delivers industry-leading performance and reliability.

Key Specifications

Specification	Details
Model Name	Sora 2
Provider	OpenAI
Category	AI Video Generator
Model Type	Text To Video
Max Duration	25 seconds
Resolutions	720p, 1080p
Supported Formats	text-to-video, image-to-video

Pricing

BelugAPI Price: $0.08/sec
Official Price: $0.10/sec
Savings: 20%

Note: Per second of output video

Key Features & Capabilities

Text To Video: Advanced capability for professional-grade output.
Image To Video: Advanced capability for professional-grade output.
Synchronized Audio: Advanced capability for professional-grade output.
Physics Simulation: Advanced capability for professional-grade output.

Use Cases & Applications

Marketing video production
Social media content creation
Film pre-visualization
Advertising campaign development

Frequently asked questions

What is Sora 2 best used for?

Sora 2 excels at text-to-video, image-to-video, synchronized audio, making it ideal for professional and enterprise applications.

Who developed Sora 2?

Sora 2 was developed by OpenAI, a leading AI research and development company.

How do I integrate Sora 2 into my application?

You can integrate Sora 2 via its official API endpoint using standard HTTP requests with your API key. SDKs are available for Python, JavaScript, and other languages.

What is the pricing model for Sora 2?

Pricing is based on BelugAPI price. Check the pricing section above for detailed rates.

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