Sora (app and web) is shutting down

AI video · OpenAI · Sources checked October 14, 2026 · Closed

OpenAI discontinued the Sora web and app experiences on April 26, 2026. The Sora API was scheduled to be discontinued September 24, 2026.

What happens to your data

After discontinuation and any final export window, OpenAI says it will permanently delete data associated with Sora. A final export window date is not published (unverified).

How to save your data

These steps come from the official notice linked below. We have not run them on a live account yet.

1. Go to sora.chatgpt.com/sunset and click Export.
2. Wait for the email saying the export is ready.

Alternatives

We haven't verified any alternatives for Sora (app and web) yet. Makers can submit one; we check every claim before listing it.

Sources

• OpenAI Help: What to know about the Sora discontinuation (blocks automated fetch; content read via search index) (checked October 14, 2026)

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