Chrome ExtensionSora has been shut down
OpenAI discontinued Sora in 2026. The Sora app and website closed on April 26, 2026, and the Sora API was switched off on September 24, 2026. There is no Sora 3 and no direct replacement from OpenAI, so prompts can no longer be run in Sora itself.
The generator below still works: it writes storyboard-style video prompts that you can paste into the models that replaced Sora for most creators.
Sora 2 Video Prompt Generator
Write video prompts the way Sora taught everyone to: cinematic camera direction, temporal progression, dialogue and audio cues, structured like a professional storyboard briefing. Sora itself is discontinued, so these prompts are written to work in Veo, Gemini Omni, Seedance, Kling and other current video models.
Describe the main visual scene — subjects, environment, mood, and key visual details
Generated Prompt
Fill in the form and click "Generate" to create an optimized Sora-Style Video video prompt.
Tip: Describe the motion and temporal progression of your scene. Think in terms of "what happens over time" rather than a static description.
Sora-Style Video Tips
- • Write prompts as if briefing a cinematographer — describe camera framing, depth of field, and lighting
- • Shorter clips (4-5s) produce more reliable results than longer ones
- • Anchor subjects with distinctive visual details to maintain consistency
- • Use quotation marks for dialogue: A man says, "I remember everything."
Sora-Style Prompt Templates
Copy-ready shot briefs built around what this model actually rewards. Swap the [BRACKETED] parts for your own scene, then paste straight into the tool.
Cinematic Establishing Shot
CinematicOne continuous camera move, described the way a shot list would.
A slow [CAMERA MOVE, e.g. dolly forward] through [ENVIRONMENT]. The camera starts on [OPENING FRAME] and pushes toward [ENDING FRAME]. [TIME OF DAY] light, [WEATHER/ATMOSPHERE]. [FOREGROUND ELEMENT] passes through frame on the left. Shot on [LENS], shallow depth of field, [COLOUR GRADE]. No cuts — a single continuous take.
Character Action Beat
CharacterA single clear action with consistent subject description.
[CHARACTER — appearance, wardrobe with materials] [SPECIFIC ACTION, e.g. pushes open a heavy wooden door and steps through] in [LOCATION]. The camera [CAMERA BEHAVIOUR, e.g. tracks alongside at shoulder height]. [LIGHTING]. Their [DETAIL, e.g. coat] moves with the motion. [EXPRESSION] throughout. Realistic physics and weight.
Product Reveal
CommercialControlled commercial motion with a defined start and end frame.
A [PRODUCT] on [SURFACE]. The camera performs a slow [MOVE, e.g. 90-degree orbit] around it, beginning at [START ANGLE] and ending at [END ANGLE]. [LIGHTING, e.g. a soft key sweeping across the surface as it turns], catching [MATERIAL DETAIL]. Clean [COLOUR] background. Smooth constant-speed motion, no cuts, product stays centred and in focus.
Natural Phenomenon
NaturePhysics-heavy motion, which storyboard-style prompts handle best in Veo, Omni and Seedance.
[NATURAL EVENT, e.g. waves breaking over dark volcanic rock] filmed [FRAMING] in [CONDITIONS]. [SPECIFIC PHYSICAL DETAIL — how the water/smoke/sand behaves, its speed and weight]. [LIGHTING]. Camera [STATIC / SLOW MOVE]. Realistic fluid dynamics, natural timing, no slow motion unless stated.
Animated / Stylised Sequence
StylisedNon-photoreal work with an explicit style anchor.
[SCENE AND ACTION] rendered as [STYLE, e.g. hand-painted 2D animation with visible brush texture]. [CHARACTER/SUBJECT DESCRIPTION]. Motion is [MOTION QUALITY, e.g. on twos with slight held poses]. [COLOUR PALETTE]. Camera [BEHAVIOUR]. Consistent style across every frame.
Interior Atmosphere
CinematicMood-led shot with subtle motion rather than a big move.
A quiet [ROOM TYPE] with [KEY OBJECTS AND MATERIALS]. Light from [SOURCE] falls across [SURFACE], with [ATMOSPHERIC DETAIL, e.g. dust drifting slowly through the beam]. The camera holds nearly still with a barely perceptible [DRIFT/PUSH]. [COLOUR GRADE]. Nothing enters frame — the only motion is [WHAT MOVES].
How to Use
Describe Your Scene
Select a category, describe the visual scene with subject details, action, and setting. Think like a storyboard artist.
Set Camera & Style
Choose camera movement, motion style, duration, aspect ratio, and resolution. Add audio/dialogue cues.
Generate & Use
Click "Generate" to get a cinematic video prompt. Copy and paste directly into Sora.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sora still available?
No. OpenAI announced on March 24, 2026 that it was discontinuing Sora. The Sora app and website shut down on April 26, 2026, and the Sora API was switched off on September 24, 2026. OpenAI did not give a specific reason; reports pointed to high running costs and falling usage. There is no Sora 3 and no direct successor.
Can I still use this prompt generator?
Yes. Sora-style prompts — written like a storyboard, with specific camera framing, one clear action per shot, explicit lighting and what changes over time — are exactly what current video models reward. The generator now produces portable prompts you can paste into Veo 3.1, Gemini Omni, Seedance, Kling, Wan or Runway. For the best results on a specific model, use that model's dedicated generator.
What is the best Sora alternative?
For cinematic realism with native sound, Veo 3.1 and Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash (Google) are the closest replacements. Seedance 2.5 offers 4K and 30-second single-pass clips, Kling 3 handles multi-shot sequences well, and Wan 3.0 is a lower-cost option with 30-second clips. All have their own free prompt generators on Promptslove.
What was Sora 2?
Sora 2 was OpenAI's text-to-video model. It generated video clips with synchronized dialogue and sound from text descriptions, with detailed camera work, lighting and temporal progression, at resolutions up to 1080p. It was discontinued in 2026.
How does this prompt generator work?
You fill in structured inputs for scene, action, camera movement, style, and audio. Our AI combines these with Sora-specific prompting best practices — storyboard approach, temporal progression, and cinematic language — to produce an optimized prompt ready to paste into Sora.
What makes a good Sora prompt?
Good Sora prompts read like storyboard directions: specific camera framing, distinctive subject details, clear single actions, explicit lighting/palette, and temporal progression describing what changes over time. Shorter, focused prompts produce the most reliable results.
Is this tool free?
Yes! You get 1 free prompt generation per day. For unlimited access, sign up for a Promptslove membership.
Do the generated prompts include audio?
Yes. Dialogue goes in quotation marks, and sound effects and ambience are described in their own line. Veo 3.1, Gemini Omni, Seedance 2.5, Kling 3 and Wan 3.0 all generate synchronized audio from this kind of description.
What resolution and duration should I use?
Higher resolutions (1080p) produce better visual fidelity but take longer. For duration, shorter clips (4-5s) are more reliable. For longer sequences, consider stitching multiple short clips together.
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