OpenAI Sora 2 Characters

Notice — Service Stability

The Sora 2 family is currently unstable. Generations may fall back to alternative models without notice and the service can be temporarily unavailable. OpenAI is also expected to discontinue this model in the future.

If you need an equally capable, stable alternative, we recommend Seedance 2: bytedance/seedance-2.0/text-to-video.

OpenAI Sora 2 Characters

Sora 2 Characters creates reusable character identities from short video clips. Upload a 2–4 second video of a character and assign a name — the model extracts identity features that can be referenced in Sora 2 Text-to-Video to maintain consistent character appearance across generated videos.

Why Choose This?

• Character consistency Maintain the same character identity across multiple video generations.

• Simple workflow Just upload a short video clip and provide a name — character ID is created instantly.

• Reusable assets Once created, character IDs can be referenced in any Sora 2 Text-to-Video generation.

• Ultra-low cost Only $0.001 per character creation.

Parameters

Parameter	Required	Description
video	Yes	Source video of the character (2–4 seconds)
name	Yes	Name identifier for the character

How to Use

1. Upload a video — provide a 2–4 second video clip featuring the character.
2. Enter a name — assign a memorable name for easy reference.
3. Run — the model extracts character identity and creates the ID.
4. Use in Sora 2 — reference the character by name in Sora 2 Text-to-Video.

Pricing

Output	Cost
Per character ID	$0.001

Best Use Cases

• Consistent Storytelling — Maintain character identity across multiple video scenes.
• Series Production — Create recurring characters for episodic content.
• Brand Mascots — Generate consistent brand character appearances.
• Animation Projects — Ensure character consistency throughout a project.

Pro Tips

• Use clear, well-lit video clips with the character prominently visible.
• 2–4 seconds is optimal — shorter clips may lack sufficient identity information.
• Choose descriptive names for easy reference in prompts (e.g., "Joe" rather than "Character1").
• Front-facing shots with visible facial features produce the best identity extraction.

Notes

• Both video and name are required fields.
• Video length: 2–4 seconds recommended.
• Created character IDs are used in Sora 2 Text-to-Video.
• Ensure your content complies with OpenAI's usage policies.

Related Models

• OpenAI Sora 2 Text-to-Video — Generate videos using character IDs.
• OpenAI Sora 2 Pro Text-to-Video — Premium video generation.
• OpenAI Sora 2 Pro Image-to-Video — Animate images with Sora quality.