# Sora 2

> Sora 2 transforms detailed text descriptions into stunning, dynamic videos within seconds.


## Overview

- **Endpoint**: `https://api.segmind.com/v1/sora-2`
- **Model ID**: `sora-2`
- **Category**: Image-to-Video Generation
- **Type**: Synchronous (Direct response)

- **Average Cost**: $1.6686153846153846


## Pricing

| duration | cost |
| --- | --- |
| 4 | 0.572 |
| 8 | 1.144 |
| 12 | 1.716 |

## API Information

This model uses a **synchronous response pattern**:
1. Make a POST request with your parameters
2. Receive the output directly in the response (binary for images/videos/audio, JSON for text)
3. No polling required - response is immediate


### Input Schema

The API accepts the following input parameters:

- **`prompt`** (`string`, _required_):
  Prompt
  Define the video content with detailed or abstract descriptions. Use detailed action scenes or serene landscapes to enhance creativity.
  - Default: `"A monk meditating under a waterfall, droplets misting around, capturing tranquility amidst nature's power."`

- **`input_reference`** (`File (URL)`, _optional_):
  Input reference
  Provide an URL to an image for reference.

- **`duration`** (`integer | null`, _optional_):
  Duration
  Set the animation duration in seconds. Use shorter durations for quick previews and longer for detailed animations.
  - Default: `8`
  - Options: "4" (4), "8" (8), "12" (12)

- **`size`** (`string | null`, _optional_):
  Size
  Select the video's aspect ratio. Choose portrait for social media stories or landscape for traditional videos.
  - Default: `"720x1280"`
  - Options: "720x1280" (Portrait), "1280x720" (Landscape)


**Required Parameters Example**:

```json
{
  "prompt": "A monk meditating under a waterfall, droplets misting around, capturing tranquility amidst nature's power."
}
```


**Full Example**:

```json
{
  "prompt": "A monk meditating under a waterfall, droplets misting around, capturing tranquility amidst nature's power.",
  "input_reference": "https://example.com/image.jpg",
  "duration": "8",
  "size": "720x1280"
}
```


### Output Schema

The API returns a synchronous response based on the model type:

**For Image/Video/Audio Models**:
- Response contains binary data (image/png, video/mp4, audio/mp3)
- Content-Type header indicates the media type
- Save the response body directly to a file

**For Text Models**:
- Response is JSON with the generated text
- Structure varies by model

**HTTP Response Codes**:
- **200 - OK**: Request successful, output in response body
- **400 - Bad Request**: Invalid parameters
- **401 - Unauthorized**: Invalid or missing API key
- **404 - Not Found**: Model not found
- **406 - Not Acceptable**: Insufficient credits
- **429 - Too Many Requests**: Rate limit exceeded
- **500 - Server Error**: Internal server error


## Usage Examples

### cURL

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.segmind.com/v1/sora-2" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "prompt": "A monk meditating under a waterfall, droplets misting around, capturing tranquility amidst nature's power.",
  "input_reference": "https://example.com/image.jpg",
  "duration": "8",
  "size": "720x1280"
}'
```

### Python

```python
import requests
import json

api_key = "YOUR_API_KEY"
url = "https://api.segmind.com/v1/sora-2"

data = {
  "prompt": "A monk meditating under a waterfall, droplets misting around, capturing tranquility amidst nature's power.",
  "input_reference": "https://example.com/image.jpg",
  "duration": "8",
  "size": "720x1280"
}

response = requests.post(
    url,
    json=data,
    headers={
        'x-api-key': api_key,
        'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    }
)

if response.status_code == 200:
    # For image/video/audio models, response.content contains the binary data
    with open('output.png', 'wb') as f:
        f.write(response.content)
    print('Generation complete, saved to output.png')
else:
    print(f"Error: {response.status_code}")
    print(response.text)
```

### JavaScript

```javascript
const apiKey = 'YOUR_API_KEY';
const url = 'https://api.segmind.com/v1/sora-2';

const data = {
  "prompt": "A monk meditating under a waterfall, droplets misting around, capturing tranquility amidst nature's power.",
  "input_reference": "https://example.com/image.jpg",
  "duration": "8",
  "size": "720x1280"
};

const response = await fetch(url, {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'x-api-key': apiKey,
    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
  },
  body: JSON.stringify(data),
});

if (response.ok) {
  // For image/video/audio models, response contains binary data
  const blob = await response.blob();
  const downloadUrl = URL.createObjectURL(blob);

  // Create download link
  const a = document.createElement('a');
  a.href = downloadUrl;
  a.download = 'output.png';
  a.click();

  console.log('Generation complete');
}
```


## Additional Resources

### Documentation

- [Model Playground](https://www.segmind.com/models/sora-2)
- [API Documentation](https://www.segmind.com/models/sora-2/api)
- [Pricing Details](https://www.segmind.com/models/sora-2/pricing)
- [Platform Documentation](https://docs.segmind.com/)

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