Imagine creating stunning, professional-looking video clips simply by describing what you want. No video editing skills required! That dream is now closer to reality with the integration of OpenAI’s Sora 2 into Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Microsoft announced on November 18th that Sora 2, OpenAI’s cutting-edge video generation AI, is now available within Microsoft 365 Copilot. This means users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license can access Sora 2 through the “Create” experience (m365.cloud.microsoft/create/) and begin generating videos from text prompts.
## What is Sora 2?
Sora 2, unveiled by OpenAI in September 2025, represents a significant leap forward in video and audio generation technology. Building upon its predecessor, Sora 2 produces videos that are not only visually impressive but also physically accurate and incredibly realistic. It can generate realistic background sounds, compelling sound effects, and even believable dialogue. Furthermore, Sora 2 offers impressive control over aspects like camera angles and artistic styles, letting you specify a cinematic or animated look, for example.
## Video Creation Made Easy
The integration of Sora 2 into Microsoft 365 Copilot empowers even those without video editing expertise to create captivating video content effortlessly. Simply describe your desired video, and Sora 2 will generate a clip that brings your vision to life. Generated video files are stored directly in OneDrive for Business, facilitating seamless integration with other Microsoft 365 applications and video editing software like Clipchamp.
## Secure and Controlled Integration
To ensure transparency and security, videos generated by Sora 2 will include watermarks indicating their AI-generated origin. Moreover, Microsoft Purview will provide robust controls to prevent sensitive company data from being exposed. The initial release will be available through the “Frontier” program, which allows users to test advanced AI features before general availability. IT administrators can enable or disable the functionality. Early specifications are limited to 720p resolution and a maximum video length of 12 seconds. This integration marks a pivotal moment in accessible video creation. The future of content creation is here, and it’s easier than ever.
