> ## Documentation Index
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# SORA 2 I2V

> OpenAI's Sora 2 video and audio generation model. Review model inputs, output formats, and request guidance for Runpod Public Endpoints.

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.

<Card title="Try in playground" icon="play" href="https://console.runpod.io/hub/playground/video/sora-2-i2v" horizontal>
  Test SORA 2 I2V in the Runpod Hub playground.
</Card>

|              |                                               |
| ------------ | --------------------------------------------- |
| **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.

<ParamField body="input.prompt" type="string" required>
  Text description of the desired video, including action, ambient sound, and character dialogue.
</ParamField>

<ParamField body="input.image" type="string" required>
  URL of the source image to animate.
</ParamField>

<ParamField body="input.duration" type="integer" required>
  Video duration in seconds. Valid options: 4, 8, or 12.
</ParamField>

<RequestExample>
  ```bash cURL theme={null}
  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
      }
    }'
  ```

  ```python Python theme={null}
  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"])
  ```

  ```javascript JavaScript theme={null}
  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);
  ```
</RequestExample>

## Response

<ResponseField name="id" type="string">
  Unique identifier for the request.
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="status" type="string">
  Request status. Returns `COMPLETED` on success, `FAILED` on error.
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="delayTime" type="integer">
  Time in milliseconds the request spent in queue before processing began.
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="executionTime" type="integer">
  Time in milliseconds the model took to generate the video.
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="workerId" type="string">
  Identifier of the worker that processed the request.
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="output" type="object">
  The generation result containing the video URL and cost.

  <ResponseField name="output.video_url" type="string">
    URL of the generated video. This URL expires after 7 days.
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="output.cost" type="float">
    Cost of the generation in USD.
  </ResponseField>
</ResponseField>

<ResponseExample>
  ```json 200 theme={null}
  {
    "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
    }
  }
  ```

  ```json 400 theme={null}
  {
    "id": "sync-a1b2c3d4-e5f6-7890-abcd-ef1234567890-u1",
    "status": "FAILED",
    "error": "Invalid duration: must be 4, 8, or 12 seconds"
  }
  ```
</ResponseExample>

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

## 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 |