Access & Regions
Access typically rolls out by regions. iOS invites may arrive first; once enabled, web login follows similar flows.
iOS invites
Invites often come in waves. Keep your Apple ID region info consistent.
Web login basics
Once access is granted, you can sign in on the web. Two-factor auth is recommended.
Supported countries
Availability expands over time. Check the official region list and local policy updates.
Safe-area logos
Keep brand marks and subtitles inside safe areas for vertical feeds.
Export presets
Common presets: 1080p/2160p, MP4/MOV, 9:16 / 1:1 / 16:9.
Prompt safety hints
Use neutral wording and avoid restricted content to reduce rejections.
Ten-second starters
Short clips help you iterate quickly while staying within quotas.
Provenance essentials
Record provenance for team review and client approvals.
C2PA trust chain
Maintain a verifiable content trail from generation to publishing.
Pricing & Plans
Plans typically include a free tier, Pro options, and enterprise contracts.
Free credits
Free credits help you explore formats and limits before upgrading.
Pro monthly/yearly
Pro tiers unlock longer durations, higher resolutions and faster queues.
Enterprise billing
Seat-based, custom quotas, SSO and audit trails are common in enterprise plans.
👉 Want detailed pricing comparisons? Visit /sora-2/pricing/
Pro Quality & Specs
Understand the quality envelope before you batch scale.
Resolution & aspect ratios
9:16 for shorts, 1:1 for square feeds, 16:9 for landscape; 1080p/2160p are common.
Frame rate
Most feeds play well at 24–30 fps; keep motion smooth and captions crisp.
Ten-second format
Shorter renders improve iteration speed and cost control.
Audio sync basics
Ensure VO beats land on scene cuts; keep lips within safe areas.
Rate-limit backoff
Add exponential backoff to avoid hitting rate limits during batch jobs.
Remix hand-off
Export hooks let your team retime or relabel clips downstream.
API & Roadmap
Programmatic access unlocks automation and integrations.
Auth & keys
Store keys securely; don't embed secrets in client apps.
Rate limits
Use job queues and retries. Split long batches by priority.
Webhooks & SDKs
Listen for status changes; fetch assets, captions and provenance.
📌 Developer details at /sora-2/api/
Quotas, Limits & Safety
Respect daily quotas, duration caps and the safety policy.
Daily quotas
Plan batch windows outside peak times to reduce queue delays.
Content policy
Follow the allowed topics. Appeals may restore blocked renders.
Appeals
Provide clear context and safe alternatives in your appeal notes.
More about limits & quotas: /sora-2/limits/
Compliance & Provenance
Sora-style visible watermark + C2PA provide safer publishing and client trust.
Visible watermark
Keep it on by default across templates; lock at workspace level if needed.
C2PA credentials
Attach provenance at export; preserve edits in your pipeline.
Platform rules
Follow TikTok/YouTube/Instagram rules for AI disclosure, music and ads.
Detailed compliance guide: /sora-2/compliance/
Creator Workflow for Sora 2
Storyboard → Captions & Subtitles → Thumbnails → Batch Export → Publish.
Storyboard
Draft scenes and hooks first; keep your CTA in the last 2 seconds.
Captions & subtitles
High-contrast, safe-area placement; avoid overlapping logos.
Thumbnails
Readable at 3–4 cm on mobile; test faces vs bold type for CTR.
Brand kit
Fonts, colors, logo safe-areas are enforceable and reusable.
Batch export
Use presets per platform; keep filenames machine readable.
Want one-click batch workflows? Try S2Batch template workflows.
Troubleshooting & FAQs
Stuck renders
Retry after a short backoff, then escalate with job IDs.
Slow queue
Prefer off-peak hours or split to shorter durations.
Error codes
Log error bodies; many issues resolve by reducing duration or changing prompts.