SORA 2 I2V

OpenAI’s Sora 2 video and audio generation model.

SORA 2 I2V is OpenAI’s video and audio generation model that creates dynamic videos from static images. It excels at generating videos with complex actions, ambient sounds, and character dialogue based on detailed text prompts.

Try in playground

Test SORA 2 I2V in the Runpod Hub playground.

Endpoint	https://api.runpod.ai/v2/sora-2-i2v/runsync
Pricing	$0.40–$1.20 per video
Type	Video generation

Request

All parameters are passed within the input object in the request body.

input.prompt · string · required

Text description of the desired video, including action, ambient sound, and character dialogue.

input.image · string · required

URL of the source image to animate.

input.duration · integer · required

Video duration in seconds. Valid options: 4, 8, or 12.

cURL

curl -X POST "https://api.runpod.ai/v2/sora-2-i2v/runsync" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNPOD_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "input": {
      "prompt": "Action: The mech slowly pushes itself up with a damaged mechanical arm, sparks flying. Ambient Sound: Distant explosions, electrical sizzle. Character Dialogue: (Processed mechanical voice) No retreat.",
      "image": "https://example.com/mech.jpeg",
      "duration": 4
    }
  }'

import requests

response = requests.post(
    "https://api.runpod.ai/v2/sora-2-i2v/runsync",
    headers={
        "Authorization": f"Bearer {RUNPOD_API_KEY}",
        "Content-Type": "application/json",
    },
    json={
        "input": {
            "prompt": "Action: The mech slowly pushes itself up with a damaged mechanical arm, sparks flying. Ambient Sound: Distant explosions, electrical sizzle. Character Dialogue: (Processed mechanical voice) No retreat.",
            "image": "https://example.com/mech.jpeg",
            "duration": 4,
        }
    },
)

result = response.json()
print(result["output"]["video_url"])

const response = await fetch(
  "https://api.runpod.ai/v2/sora-2-i2v/runsync",
  {
    method: "POST",
    headers: {
      Authorization: `Bearer ${RUNPOD_API_KEY}`,
      "Content-Type": "application/json",
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      input: {
        prompt: "Action: The mech slowly pushes itself up with a damaged mechanical arm, sparks flying. Ambient Sound: Distant explosions, electrical sizzle. Character Dialogue: (Processed mechanical voice) No retreat.",
        image: "https://example.com/mech.jpeg",
        duration: 4,
      },
    }),
  }
);

const result = await response.json();
console.log(result.output.video_url);

Response

id · string

Unique identifier for the request.

status · string

Request status. Returns COMPLETED on success, FAILED on error.

delayTime · integer

Time in milliseconds the request spent in queue before processing began.

executionTime · integer

Time in milliseconds the model took to generate the video.

workerId · string

Identifier of the worker that processed the request.

output · object

The generation result containing the video URL and cost.

output.video_url · string

URL of the generated video. This URL expires after 7 days.

output.cost · float

Cost of the generation in USD.

200

{
  "id": "sync-a1b2c3d4-e5f6-7890-abcd-ef1234567890-u1",
  "status": "COMPLETED",
  "delayTime": 35,
  "executionTime": 120345,
  "workerId": "oqk7ao1uomckye",
  "output": {
    "video_url": "https://video.runpod.ai/abc123/output.mp4",
    "cost": 0.40
  }
}

{
  "id": "sync-a1b2c3d4-e5f6-7890-abcd-ef1234567890-u1",
  "status": "FAILED",
  "error": "Invalid duration: must be 4, 8, or 12 seconds"
}

Video URLs expire after 7 days. Download and store generated videos immediately if you need to keep them.

Prompt structure

For best results, structure your prompt with these components:

• Action: Describe what happens in the scene
• Ambient Sound: Describe background audio
• Character Dialogue: Include spoken lines with voice descriptions

Cost calculation

SORA 2 I2V pricing varies by duration:

Duration	Cost
4 seconds	$0.40
8 seconds	$0.80
12 seconds	$1.20