On March 24, 2026, OpenAI announced it is discontinuing Sora. The web app closes on April 26, 2026 — ten days from now — and the Sora API follows on September 24, 2026. After those dates, user-generated content tied to Sora will no longer remain available there.
If you have been using Sora, now is the time to save your work and move it into a workflow you control.
With Tellers, you can already upload, store, organize, and edit the videos you generated with the Sora app. So even if Sora is going away as a destination, your projects do not have to disappear with it.
Why OpenAI Is Shutting Down Sora
OpenAI did not present a single simple explanation, but the broader picture is clear: standalone consumer AI video products are expensive to run, difficult to monetize cleanly, and increasingly overshadowed by more flexible multi-model workflows.
This is exactly why relying on a single app is risky. When one product changes direction, pauses, or shuts down, your content pipeline is suddenly exposed.
The safer setup is to work in a creation layer that is not tied to just one model. That is where Tellers comes in: instead of locking your workflow to a single provider, it lets you create and edit with the best models available in one place.
What to Do Before April 26
First, export your Sora library now. Go to your Sora account, open your video library, and download everything you want to keep.
Then move those assets into Tellers, where you can:
- upload your exported Sora videos
- store them in your library
- edit them with the Tellers AI video editing agent
- combine them with stock footage, voiceover, music, and new generated shots
- keep building projects without restarting from scratch
That means your existing Sora outputs can become the starting point of a larger edit instead of dead-end files sitting on your hard drive.
And if you still want access to the Sora model itself, there is an additional bridge: you can continue using the Sora model on Tellers until the API shutdown in September.
The AI Video Landscape Does Not Leave a Vacuum
Sora shutting down does not leave a vacuum.
In practice, creators now have access to several excellent models, and on Tellers you can already use the best AI video models for as little as a $9 token pack. That makes it easy to test different workflows without committing to a large subscription stack.
Instead of bouncing between separate apps, you can use these models inside one workflow and edit the results directly in Tellers.
Runway Gen 4.5
Runway Gen 4.5 is one of the strongest options for polished, professional-looking generations. It is a great fit for creators who care about camera motion, visual quality, and control.
On Tellers, you can use Runway Gen 4.5 and immediately turn the generated clips into a real edit with the AI editing agent.
Kling AI
Kling is strong for longer, more ambitious generations and is often used when creators want stronger shot continuity and more narrative flexibility.
Kling is also available on Tellers, so you can compare it directly with other models instead of committing your whole workflow to one tool.
LTX Video
LTX Video is fast and especially useful when you want tighter structural control, including first-frame and last-frame guidance.
It is available on Tellers and fits particularly well into workflows where generated shots need to connect cleanly with existing footage.
Google Veo 3.1
Veo 3.1 stands out for high-end generation quality and advanced capabilities, including native audio in some workflows.
It is another example of why the future is not about betting everything on one app. The winning setup is the one that lets you access multiple top-tier models from one place.
Why Tellers Is the Better Long-Term Setup
The real lesson from Sora is not just that one product is going away. It is that creators need a workflow layer above the models.
That is what Tellers is built for.
With Tellers, you can:
- keep the videos you already made by uploading your Sora exports
- store and organize them in your project workflow
- edit them directly with the Tellers AI video editing agent
- generate additional shots with the best available models
- switch models without rebuilding your process
- continue using the Sora model on Tellers until the API sunset
So the migration path is simple: save what you made in Sora, bring it into Tellers, and keep going from there.
A Practical Migration Path
If you are currently using Sora, the smoothest next step looks like this:
- Export your Sora videos before April 26.
- Upload them to Tellers.
- Store and organize them inside your project.
- Edit them with the Tellers AI agent.
- Generate any missing shots with Runway, Kling, LTX, Veo, and other supported models.
- If needed, continue using the Sora model on Tellers until the API is discontinued in September.
That way, you do not lose your old assets and you do not get stuck waiting for one provider’s roadmap.
What This Means for AI Video Creation
Sora shutting down is not the end of AI video creation. If anything, it reinforces where the market is heading: multi-model workflows, unified editing, and ownership of your creative pipeline.
The fragile approach is to depend on one app.
The durable approach is to use a platform like Tellers that lets you create with many models, edit everything in one place, and keep control of the final workflow.
You can already get started on Tellers with a $9 token pack, use the top models available today, upload and edit your existing Sora videos, and even keep using the Sora model there until the API is turned off.
If you are moving off Sora, Tellers is the easiest place to continue.
FAQ
When does the Sora app shut down?
April 26, 2026. After that date, the Sora web app is no longer available.
When does the Sora API shut down?
September 24, 2026. Until then, the Sora model can still remain useful in workflows that continue to support it.
What should I do with my Sora videos?
Export them now, then upload them to Tellers so you can store, organize, and edit them instead of losing them in the transition.
Can I edit my old Sora videos on Tellers?
Yes. You can upload the videos you exported from the Sora app, store them in Tellers, and use them inside your editing workflow.
Does Sora shutting down leave a gap in AI video creation?
No. Tellers already gives you access to the best AI video models in one place, starting with a $9 token pack.
Can I still use the Sora model after the app closes?
Yes. You can continue using the Sora model on Tellers until the Sora API is discontinued in September 2026.
Why use Tellers instead of jumping between model apps?
Because Tellers is not just a model endpoint. It is a full workflow layer where you can upload, store, generate, and edit videos across multiple models in one place.