OpenAI’s Sora App Arrives On Google Play Store For Android Devices

OpenAI has started rolling out its Sora app for Android users, letting people in select regions download it directly from the Google Play Store. The app supports Android devices running version 6.0 and above. Sora was initially launched on iOS in the US and Canada with an invite-only system, before expanding to Japan and South Korea last month. The Android release follows shortly after, signalling a broader availability push. Also Read: Studio Ghibli, Bandai Namco Take Aim At OpenAI’s Sora Model Over Copyright Concerns

OpenAI Sora Now Available on Google Play Store

With today’s release, Android users in supported markets can now download and try Sora directly from the Play Store. The app is powered by OpenAI’s Sora 2 model, which has been designed to generate AI-based videos using text prompts and media inputs. While the app has started rolling out in multiple countries, users in India still can’t download it at this stage – neither on iOS nor Android. Also Read: OpenAI To Charge Users For Additional Sora Video Generations: How The New System Works

First Launched on iOS With Limited Access

Sora debuted for iPhone users on September 30 and was initially restricted to the US and Canada on an invite-only basis. The access rules loosened shortly after, with Japan and South Korea added to the list and the invite requirement temporarily dropped. The same rollout pattern now appears to be extending to Android users. Also Read: Amazon Partners With ChatGPT-Maker OpenAI In $38 Billion Deal: Here’s What It Means

TikTok-Style UI, AI-Generated Feed

The app’s interface resembles short-video platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Unlike traditional short-video apps where users post clips they shoot on their phones, Sora is meant for sharing videos created using AI. Everything on the platform is generated by the Sora 2 model.

Users can type in short text prompts or upload an image or video as a reference, and the app will create a clip based on that input. The tool can modify backgrounds, animate still images, and create new environments based on the prompt. OpenAI claims Sora 2 is capable of producing realistic videos with sound, depending on the complexity of the input.

Once created, videos appear on a feed, where users can view, like, share, and comment on them – similar to other short-video apps.

OpenAI is expected to expand availability further over time, though there’s currently no official timeline for a rollout in India.