MiniMaxMiniMax H3 AI
MiniMax H3 (Hailuo 3) generates expressive 5–15s videos with strong physics and character motion at 768P or 2K, from text, images or references. Released July 2026. Try it online in the Studio or call it from code, up to 29% below the official price.
- Developer
- MiniMax
- MiniMax family
- Released
- July 2026
- Output
- 2K
- 5–15 s
- From
- $0.057/s
- 768P
Try it
Try MiniMax H3 AI now
Runs on your balance at the price on the button; failed runs are refunded. Results are saved to your account.
Made with MiniMax H3
A street dancer spins and freezes on a wet basketball court at night, puddles splashing under his sneakers, low tracking shot, crowd cheering over a bass-heavy beat
Close-up of an old fisherman on a harbour pier laughing as the first raindrops fall, warm lantern light on his weathered face; he looks up and says “Here it comes!”, gentle rain and gulls
A neon sign that reads “OPEN LATE” flickers to life above a rainy noodle-shop door, steam drifting past, slow push-in, buzzing neon hum and rain on the awning
A young barista slides a latte across the counter, smiles at the camera and says “One oat flat white — enjoy!”, café chatter and an espresso machine hissing
A young woman sings at a café table on a sunny old-town street as the camera slowly circles her
A young man in a cosy home library looks up from his desk, smiles and waves at the camera
A dancer in a red dress spins and leaps across a rain-wet cloister courtyard
A paper-craft seaside town: clouds drift, windows light up and a rainbow rises over paper waves
What it is
What is MiniMax H3?
Motion that feels real
H3 is known for dynamic, physically plausible motion — dancing, sports, fabric and fluid — and for expressive faces. It renders natively at 768P and upscales to a crisp 2K.
Flexible inputs
Generate from text, animate a first frame (with optional last frame), or combine up to five reference images, three reference videos and three audio clips for characters, motion and sound.
Capabilities
What MiniMax H3 can do
768P / 2K
Native 768P, sharp 2K
5–15 seconds
Pay per second
Physics
Strong motion and dynamics
References
Up to 5 reference images
Use cases
What people use MiniMax H3 for
- Concepts and b-roll
- Scenes, establishing shots and storyboards from a written description.
- Animating stills
- Product shots, characters or artwork brought to life — or a transition between two frames.
- Consistent characters and products
- Up to 5 reference images keep a face, outfit or product the same across shots.
- Matching a motion or a shot
- Up to 3 reference videos to follow a camera move, a dance or an edit rhythm.
- Music videos and lip-sync
- Up to 3 reference audio clips to time the picture to a track or a voice.
- Longer single takes
- Up to 15 seconds per generation (5–15 s).
- Vertical social video
- 9:16 for TikTok, Reels and Shorts, alongside 16:9 and other ratios.
Versions
MiniMax H3 in the MiniMax family
Every MiniMax model we offer, newest first. MiniMax AI covers the whole family.
| Model | Released | Max res. · length | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MiniMax H3 Fast | October 2026 | 768P · 4–15 s | $0.0369/s |
| MiniMax H3 Max | September 2026 | 768P · 5–15 s | $0.0396/s |
| MiniMax H3 | July 2026 | 2K · 5–15 s | $0.057/s |
How it compares
MiniMax H3 vs similar models
MiniMax H3 vs Seedance 2.0
MiniMax H3
- Lower starting price: $0.057/s vs $0.0631/s.
- Newer model (released July 31, 2026).
Seedance 2.0
- Higher maximum resolution: 4K vs 2K.
- Audio included at no extra cost.
- More reference inputs: up to 9 images, 3 videos and 3 audio clips.
MiniMax H3 vs Kling 3.0
MiniMax H3
- Lower starting price: $0.057/s vs $0.0773/s.
- More reference inputs: up to 5 images, 3 videos and 3 audio clips.
- More aspect ratios: 6 vs 3.
Kling 3.0
- Higher maximum resolution: 4K vs 2K.
- Can generate native audio (billed at a higher rate).
Where to use it
Three ways to use MiniMax H3
In the Studio
No code: write a prompt, pick the settings, generate. The price is shown before you run.
Through the API
One key and one request shape for every model; poll the generation or get a webhook.
FAQ
MiniMax H3 AI questions
MiniMax H3 is developed by MiniMax. CheaperGen provides API access and does not own the model. Trademarks belong to their respective owners.