OpenAI says the Sora web and app experiences were discontinued on April 26, 2026. The company also says the Sora API is scheduled to be discontinued on September 24, 2026. A page that still teaches the retired interface would waste your time.
What to do now
- Open OpenAI’s current discontinuation notice and confirm the dates have not changed.
- If you still have content to preserve, follow the export route named in that notice.
- Save the source prompt, downloaded clip, aspect ratio, duration and any reference frames outside Sora.
- Rebuild the project as tool-neutral shot cards before choosing another generator.
| Preserve | Why it travels |
|---|---|
| Shot purpose | Explains what the clip must communicate |
| First or last frame | Anchors composition when another tool accepts references |
| Subject and scene motion | Can be rewritten for a new model |
| Camera direction | Remains a production decision |
| Review notes | Prevents repeating failed variations |
Convert an old prompt into a portable brief
SHOT PURPOSE:
INPUT FRAME AND RIGHTS:
SUBJECT MOTION:
SCENE MOTION:
CAMERA MOTION:
ASPECT RATIO AND DURATION:
MUST REMAIN STABLE:
REJECTION CONDITIONS:Do not copy old product-specific controls blindly. Start with the visible outcome, then map it to the settings supported by the current tool.
Can I still start a new Sora project?
Not in the retired web or app experiences described by OpenAI’s current notice. Check the official page rather than old tutorials or screenshots.
Why keep this page instead of deleting it?
People can still encounter old links and search for the product. A dated status and migration path is more useful than a broken tutorial or an unexplained redirect.
What should I save before moving tools?
Export available media, prompts, references, aspect ratios and notes about successful or failed shots. Product-specific controls may not transfer, so preserve the intent and review criteria too.