Sora Image is an image generation API based on reverse-engineered technology from sora.chatgpt.com, implementing text-to-image through chat completion interface. Compared to traditional OpenAI Images API, pricing is more affordable at only $0.01 per image.
💰 Exceptional Value
Pay-per-request, only 0.01perimage!ComparedtoGPT−Image−1′stoken−basedbilling(10 input/$40 output per M tokens), pricing is more transparent and predictable!
🌟 Core Features
- 💸 Ultimate Cost-Effectiveness: $0.01/image, pay-per-request, no Token consumption concerns
- 🎨 High-Quality Output: Based on Sora official technology, generation quality comparable to DALL·E 3
- ⚡ Fast Response: Optimized reverse-engineered technology, second-level generation
- 📐 Multiple Size Support: Supports 2:3, 3:2, 1:1 ratios
- 🔧 Easy to Use: Uses standard chat completion interface, no new API to learn
| Model | Model ID | Billing Method | Price | Features |
|---|
| Sora Image | sora_image | Pay-per-request | $0.01/image | Text-to-image, high quality |
| GPT-4o Image | gpt-4o-image | Pay-per-request | $0.01/image | Same source technology, similar effect |
💡 Pricing Advantage
- GPT-Image-1: Token-based billing (10input/40 output per M tokens)
- Sora Image: Fixed $0.01/image (regardless of prompt length)
- Sora pricing is more transparent and predictable!
🚀 Quick Start
Basic Example
import requests
import re
# API Configuration
API_KEY = "YOUR_API_KEY"
API_URL = "https://api.apiyi.com/v1/chat/completions"
def generate_image(prompt, ratio="2:3"):
"""
Generate image using Sora Image
Args:
prompt: Image description text
ratio: Image ratio, supports "2:3", "3:2", "1:1"
"""
# Add ratio tag at end of prompt
if ratio and ratio in ["2:3", "3:2", "1:1"]:
prompt = f"{prompt}【{ratio}】"
headers = {
"Authorization": f"Bearer {API_KEY}",
"Content-Type": "application/json"
}
payload = {
"model": "sora_image",
"messages": [
{
"role": "user",
"content": prompt
}
]
}
response = requests.post(API_URL, headers=headers, json=payload)
result = response.json()
# Extract image URL
content = result['choices'][0]['message']['content']
image_urls = re.findall(r'!\[.*?\]\((https?://[^)]+)\)', content)
return image_urls
# Usage example
urls = generate_image("A cute cat playing in the garden", "2:3")
print(f"Generated image: {urls[0]}")
Batch Generation Example
def batch_generate_images(prompts, ratio="2:3"):
"""Batch generate images"""
results = []
for prompt in prompts:
try:
urls = generate_image(prompt, ratio)
results.append({
"prompt": prompt,
"url": urls[0] if urls else None,
"success": bool(urls)
})
print(f"✅ Successfully generated: {prompt}")
except Exception as e:
results.append({
"prompt": prompt,
"url": None,
"success": False,
"error": str(e)
})
print(f"❌ Generation failed: {prompt} - {e}")
return results
# Batch generation example
prompts = [
"Beach at sunset",
"Futuristic tech city",
"Fairy in a fantasy forest"
]
results = batch_generate_images(prompts, "3:2")
📐 Size Ratio Guide
Sora Image supports three preset ratios, specified by adding ratio tags at the end of prompts:
| Ratio Tag | Size Ratio | Use Cases | Example |
|---|
| 【2:3】 | Portrait | Character portraits, phone wallpapers | Beautiful flowers【2:3】 |
| 【3:2】 | Landscape | Landscape photos, banner images | Magnificent mountains【3:2】 |
| 【1:1】 | Square | Social media avatars, icons | Cute puppy【1:1】 |
Size Usage Examples
# Portrait
portrait = generate_image("Elegant lady portrait, professional photography style【2:3】")
# Landscape
landscape = generate_image("Mountain valley at sunrise, soft lighting【3:2】")
# Square icon
icon = generate_image("Minimalist modern app icon design【1:1】")
🎯 Best Practices
1. Prompt Optimization
# ❌ Not recommended: Too simple
prompt = "cat"
# ✅ Recommended: Detailed description
prompt = """
A fluffy orange cat,
sitting on a sunny windowsill,
with blurred cityscape background,
photography style, high-definition details
【2:3】
"""
2. Error Handling
import time
def generate_with_retry(prompt, max_retries=3):
"""Image generation with retry mechanism"""
for attempt in range(max_retries):
try:
urls = generate_image(prompt)
if urls:
return urls[0]
except Exception as e:
if attempt < max_retries - 1:
wait_time = 2 ** attempt # Exponential backoff
print(f"Retry {attempt + 1}/{max_retries}, waiting {wait_time}s...")
time.sleep(wait_time)
else:
raise e
return None
3. Result Saving
import requests
from datetime import datetime
def save_generated_image(url, prompt):
"""Save generated image locally"""
timestamp = datetime.now().strftime("%Y%m%d_%H%M%S")
filename = f"sora_{timestamp}.png"
response = requests.get(url)
with open(filename, 'wb') as f:
f.write(response.content)
# Save prompt information
with open(f"sora_{timestamp}_prompt.txt", 'w', encoding='utf-8') as f:
f.write(f"Prompt: {prompt}\n")
f.write(f"URL: {url}\n")
f.write(f"Time: {datetime.now()}\n")
return filename
💡 Advanced Techniques
1. Stylized Generation
# Artistic style templates
art_styles = {
"oil_painting": "oil painting style, thick brush strokes, rich color layers",
"watercolor": "watercolor style, transparency, flowing colors",
"sketch": "pencil sketch style, black and white, delicate lines",
"anime": "Japanese anime style, big eyes, vibrant colors",
"photorealistic": "ultra-realistic photography, high-definition details, professional photography"
}
def generate_with_style(subject, style_name):
"""Generate image with preset style"""
style = art_styles.get(style_name, "")
prompt = f"{subject}, {style}【2:3】"
return generate_image(prompt)
# Usage example
url = generate_with_style("Beautiful rose flower", "watercolor")
2. Scene Templates
# Scene generation template
def generate_scene(subject, time="sunset", weather="clear", mood="serene"):
"""Generate scene image based on parameters"""
prompt = f"""
{subject}
Time: {time}
Weather: {weather}
Mood: {mood}
Photography style, professional composition
【3:2】
"""
return generate_image(prompt.strip())
# Generate different scenes
sunset_beach = generate_scene("Beach", "sunset", "breeze", "romantic")
morning_forest = generate_scene("Forest path", "morning", "mist", "mysterious")
3. Batch Theme Variations
def generate_variations(base_prompt, variations, ratio="2:3"):
"""Generate multiple variations of same theme"""
results = []
for variation in variations:
full_prompt = f"{base_prompt}, {variation}【{ratio}】"
try:
url = generate_image(full_prompt)[0]
results.append({
"variation": variation,
"url": url,
"prompt": full_prompt
})
except Exception as e:
print(f"Variation generation failed: {variation}")
return results
# Generate different cat variations
base = "A cute cat"
variations = [
"orange tabby",
"black and white cow pattern",
"pure white long hair",
"gray short hair"
]
cat_variations = generate_variations(base, variations)
📊 Cost Calculator
def calculate_cost(num_images):
"""Calculate image generation cost"""
cost_per_image = 0.01 # $0.01 per image
total_cost = num_images * cost_per_image
# Compare with GPT-Image-1
# GPT-Image-1 uses token billing, assume ~1000 tokens per image average
avg_tokens_per_image = 1000
gpt_image_1_cost = num_images * (avg_tokens_per_image / 1_000_000) * 40 # Output token cost
print(f"Sora Image Cost Calculation:")
print(f"- Number of images: {num_images}")
print(f"- Unit price: ${cost_per_image} (fixed price)")
print(f"- Total cost: ${total_cost:.2f}")
print(f"\nCompare with GPT-Image-1:")
print(f"- GPT-Image-1 billing: Token-based ($10 input/$40 output per M)")
print(f"- Estimated cost: ${gpt_image_1_cost:.2f} (assuming ~1000 tokens per image)")
print(f"- Sora advantage: Fixed price, controllable cost")
# Calculation example
calculate_cost(100) # Generate 100 images
⚠️ Usage Limits
- Request Frequency: Recommend keeping within 10 requests/minute
- Prompt Length: Recommend not exceeding 500 characters
- Ratio Limits: Only supports 2:3, 3:2, 1:1 ratios
- Content Moderation: Automatically filters inappropriate content requests
🔍 FAQ
Q: Why is the price so affordable?
A: Sora Image uses optimized reverse-engineered technology, reducing intermediate costs and passing savings to users.
Q: How is image quality?
A: Based on Sora official same-source technology, quality is excellent and suitable for most commercial scenarios. Compared to GPT-Image-1’s token-based billing, Sora Image’s fixed pricing makes budget control easier.
Q: What languages are supported?
A: Perfectly supports both Chinese and English prompts, with optimized Chinese effects.
Q: Image copyright concerns?
A: Generated images can be used commercially, but recommend avoiding copyrighted content generation.
🎨 Effect Showcase
Here are some example effects generated using Sora Image:
| Prompt | Ratio | Effect Description |
|---|
| Cyberpunk city night scene | 3:2 | Neon lights, futuristic architecture |
| Fantasy unicorn | 2:3 | Pink tones, fairy tale style |
| Japanese Zen garden | 1:1 | Minimalist, serene atmosphere |
🚀 Quick Start: Register for an APIYI account to get test credits and immediately experience Sora Image’s powerful features!