OpenAI is retiring from the first version of its video generation tool.
Access to SORA1 will end for users in the United States on March 13th, 2026. This change is part of the transition to SORA2, which replaces the original one model.
Important Information About the Shutdown:
- What you need to do: Be sure to expect your data, including generations, likes, and social activity, before the shutdown date. After that, this content will no longer be available.
- To export your data, go to the Data Controls tab in your web settings or visit the Privacy Portal to download your information.
- About SORA2: The new SORA2 model includes improved features such as greater accuracy in modeling physical loss and the ability to generate longer videos.
SORA1 data will be permanently deleted shortly after the March 13 deadline.
SORA is changing, and soon everyone will use the updated version, SORA2.
Now, some people can use either SORA2, the current version, or SORA1, the older version that supports older video and image features. As we continue to improve SORA, SORA1 will be phased out.
In the United States, Sora One will no longer be available on March 13th, 2026. If you have made content in Sora One, please export your data before then.
How can I access content I created in SORA1?
After SORA1 is retired, your SORA1 creations and social activity, such as likes and remixes, will be lost. To save your content, export your SORA data before SORA1 is removed.
To export your data on Sora:
- Open Sora on the web.
- Click on the bottom-right corner of the page, then Settings.
- In the Data Controls tab, select Export Data and submit your request.
If you are on old Sora:
- Click on your profile icon on the top right of the page.
- Select Settings.
- In the Data Controls tab, select Export data and submit your request.
You can also download individual images and videos from your library by hovering over your media, clicking it, and selecting download.
Your account details and content will be part of the export. The data will be sent to your registered email as a file. You can download; processing might take a while, but you will get a notification when it is ready. Your export will include data from SORA1, SORA2, and ChatGPT.
SORA1 has already been removed in your region. Data export will be available for a limited time before it is permanently deleted.
If you are having trouble downloading images and videos, you can visit our privacy portal to request your data.
- Navigate to the “Make a Privacy Request” button.
- Click Download My Data.
- Verify your account.
- Direct your country of residence to the privacy portal.
How Can I Create Videos After Sora 1 Is Retired
Then keep making videos with Sora 2, which will be the main Sora version in the US after March 13, 2026.
How Can I Create Images After Sora 1 Is Retired
Once SORA1 is removed, you won’t be able to create images in SORA anymore.
You can still make images using ChatGPT. Find out more about how to create images in ChatGPT.
When will SORA1 be removed?
In the US, Sora 1 will be removed on March 13, 2026. After that, Sora will always open in Sora 2, and you won’t be able to go back to Sora 1.
SORA2 is not yet available in your country. You can keep using SORA1 until SORA2 launches. We will let you know when SORA2 is coming to more countries.
What happens to my data after SORA1 is fully deprecated?
If you have Sora 1 creation, we will email you before the last chance to export your data. You will have a limited time to export after Sora 1 is fully removed. After that, you won’t be able to get your Sora 1 content anymore.
Why Is Sora1 Being Deprecated
SORA1 uses outdated technology by forcing everyone onto a single version. We can make SORA simpler and keep improving SORA2 for both web and mobile.
