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OpenAI lets users pay for extra videos on Sora tool

• ByStartupStory     |    November 1, 2025

OpenAI Introduces Paid Feature for Extra Videos on Sora AI Tool

OpenAI has introduced a new paid option for users of its Sora AI video creation tool, allowing customers to purchase additional videos beyond their free usage limits. Sora, OpenAI’s advanced text-to-video generation platform, has rapidly gained popularity for creating high-definition, AI-generated videos with synchronized audio, realistic physics, and customizable content through simple text prompts or uploaded images.

The new payment feature responds to growing demand from content creators, marketers, and media professionals who want to produce a higher volume of AI videos for social media, presentations, and entertainment without restrictions. Users can now buy extra video credits to unlock more video generations through the Sora app and website, enabling seamless scaling of video workflows.

Sora harnesses state-of-the-art diffusion and transformer-based AI models (as seen in Sora 2), capable of generating complex, multi-scene clips featuring synchronized dialogue, sound effects, and realistic motion. This makes it suitable not only for casual users but also professionals looking to rapidly prototype or publish high-quality videos with AI assistance.

Alongside the paid video credits, OpenAI continues to emphasize transparency and user control, including visible watermarks on AI-generated content and strong safeguards to prevent misuse. The platform also allows users to create “character cameos,” digital avatars that can be inserted into videos, enhancing personalization and engagement.

By offering paid options for extended video creation, OpenAI is positioning Sora as a competitive tool against traditional and emerging video platforms, catering to varied user needs from casual creators to enterprises. The move reflects the broader trend of monetizing AI services while balancing accessibility and sustainability.

Overall, OpenAI’s Sora expands creative possibilities with flexible payment models, empowering users to scale their AI video content production while advancing AI-generated media technology.

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