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rare saddle · 2025-11-05T15:08:37.478Z

How come I can't add images to use them as an AI video

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You may not be able to add images to use them as input for AI video generation in Sora due to current restrictions on the platform. Specifically:

At launch, Sora blocks video generation from uploaded images that depict real people. This is a safety and policy measure to prevent misuse and protect privacy. Only "cameos" (explicitly permissioned likenesses) are allowed for videos featuring real people. If your image contains a real person, the system will not allow you to use it as a video input, and your request may be blocked by moderation systems Creating videos with Sora Getting started with the Sora app.
Sora does support using images as visual references for video generation, but only if the images do not depict real people. The image acts as the first frame of your video and must match the target video’s resolution. Supported formats are JPEG, PNG, and WEBP Use image references.
If you are using the Sora app or API and your image input is being rejected, it is likely due to these content guardrails. The moderation system will block requests that violate these rules, including images with human faces or likenesses that are not approved Forum Post: Sora moderation is kind of absurd Video generation with Sora.

In summary: You can use images as input for video generation in Sora, but not if they depict real people (unless using the cameo feature). If your image is being blocked, it is likely due to these policy restrictions.