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Microsoft has announced the public preview of OpenAI’s Sora 2—now available in Azure AI Foundry. This powerful integration brings next-level video generation capabilities directly into the Azure ecosystem, giving developers, creators, and enterprises the tools to turn imagination into cinematic reality.

What Is Sora 2 in Azure AI Foundry?

Sora 2 is OpenAI’s most advanced generative video model, capable of producing realistic, high-quality videos from text, images, or video prompts. Integrated into Azure AI Foundry, developers can now access Sora 2 alongside other top generative media models, such as GPT-image-1, Flux 1.1, and Kontext Pro, all within a unified, secure, and enterprise-ready platform.

Azure AI Foundry is designed for developers building creative, scalable AI solutions. The addition of Sora 2 enables businesses and developers to prototype, create, and deploy generative video solutions faster and more securely than ever.

Key Capabilities of Sora 2

Sora 2 in Azure AI Foundry isn’t just about video creation—it’s about creative control. The model introduces a suite of enhanced features, including:

• Realistic video generation with advanced world simulation and physics

• Input flexibility: generate from text, image, or video prompts

• Synchronized audio and dialogue, available in multiple languages

• Fine-grained creative control for detailed scene composition, camera angles, and cinematic storytelling

• Seamless integration with existing business workflows via Azure APIs

With Azure’s enterprise-grade infrastructure, developers can deploy Sora 2 confidently, backed by Microsoft’s responsible AI principles, data governance frameworks, and security compliance.

Built-In Safety and Responsible AI Controls

Microsoft and OpenAI have embedded safety and compliance measures throughout the Azure AI Foundry experience. These include:

• Input and output content filters to screen text, images, and generated videos

• Governance and data protection through Azure’s enterprise security model

• Customizable content policies to align with organizational standards

These controls help organizations innovate responsibly—empowering creativity without compromising trust or compliance.

Pricing and Availability

Sora 2 is available today through the Azure AI Foundry API under Standard Global deployment.

Developers can check the Azure AI Foundry Models page for updates on deployment options, additional sizes, and regional availability.

Get Started

You can start building with Sora 2 today in Azure AI Foundry.

Turn your ideas into stunning visual stories—and make AI your new creative partner.