OpenAI Expands Sora 2 with Longer Video Limits and Storyboard Feature
Key Points
- All users can now generate Sora 2 videos up to 15 seconds long.
- Pro subscribers can create videos up to 25 seconds.
- A new Storyboard tool is available for Pro users, enabling multi‑scene videos.
- The updates are accessible via the Sora app and web for U.S. and Canadian users.
- Pro users pay $200 per month for the subscription that includes these features.
- Storyboards and longer video limits are currently limited to the Pro tier.
OpenAI announced two major updates to its AI video generation tool Sora 2. All users can now create videos up to 15 seconds, while Pro subscribers can generate clips up to 25 seconds and gain access to a new Storyboard tool that lets them combine multiple scenes. The upgrades aim to give users more creative flexibility and strengthen Sora 2’s position as a leading AI video platform.
OpenAI Introduces New Capabilities for Sora 2
OpenAI has rolled out two significant enhancements to its AI‑generated video service, Sora 2. The first change expands the maximum video length for every user. Free and Plus accounts can now produce clips that run up to 15 seconds, an increase from the previous limit of roughly 10 seconds. Pro subscribers receive an even larger boost, with the ability to generate videos up to 25 seconds long.
The second enhancement is a new Storyboard feature, currently available only to Pro users. Storyboard allows creators to stitch together multiple short clips into a longer, multi‑scene video, giving them greater narrative flexibility and higher production value without leaving the Sora 2 platform.
Availability and Access
Users in the United States and Canada can try the updated Sora 2 via the dedicated Sora app or the web portal at www.sora.com. International users will need to wait for broader rollout before accessing the new length limits and Storyboard tool.
Pro users, who pay a subscription fee of $200 per month for access to ChatGPT and other premium OpenAI tools, are the only group currently able to use Storyboard and the extended 25‑second video generation. The announcement did not specify if or when these Pro‑only features might become available to Plus or free tiers.
Impact on Content Creation
The longer video limits and multi‑scene capabilities are expected to make AI‑generated videos harder to distinguish from real footage, especially on fast‑moving social platforms such as Instagram and X. Early adopters have already reported encountering convincing AI‑generated clips that blend popular personalities and brand imagery, underscoring the growing realism of Sora 2’s output.
OpenAI’s updates come amid broader industry activity, with competitors rumored to be preparing their own next‑generation AI video tools. The enhancements to Sora 2 position it as a market‑leading solution for creators seeking quick, high‑quality video content generated entirely by artificial intelligence.