What is MiniMax H3?
MiniMax H3 is the image-to-video model from MiniMax, the company behind the Hailuo video models. Upload a still image, describe the motion, and it animates the frame into a clip of up to 15 seconds in up to 2K resolution.
MiniMax H3 produces silent video, which suits footage you plan to score or voice yourself. If you want sound generated with the picture, try Seedance 2.5 or Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash.
Key features
Up to 2K resolution
Choose 768p or 2K. 2K gives you extra sharpness for large screens and cropping.
4 to 15 second clips
Pick any length from 4 to 15 seconds and pay only for the seconds you generate.
First and last frame control
Add an optional last frame and the motion ends exactly on that image, so you decide how the shot finishes.
Clean, silent output
No generated audio to strip out, so the clip drops straight into your editor ready for your own music or voice-over.
How to generate a video with MiniMax H3
- 1
Upload a first frame as a JPG or PNG up to 20MB, and optionally a last frame to control how the shot ends.
- 2
Describe the motion and the camera move. You can also let the AI write a prompt from your image for 1 credit.
- 3
Choose 4 to 15 seconds and 768p or 2K, then click Generate. The video is saved to your gallery and can be downloaded as an MP4.
Frequently asked questions
What is MiniMax H3?+
MiniMax H3 is an image-to-video model from MiniMax, the company behind Hailuo AI. It animates a still image into a video clip of up to 15 seconds in up to 2K resolution.
How long can a MiniMax H3 video be?+
Anywhere from 4 to 15 seconds, in one-second steps.
Does MiniMax H3 generate sound?+
No, MiniMax H3 produces silent video. For video with generated sound, use Seedance 2.5, Sora 2 Pro, Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash or FLUX 3.
What is the last frame image for?+
It is optional. The first frame is where the video begins; if you also add a last frame, the generated motion ends exactly on that image.
How much does MiniMax H3 cost?+
MiniMax H3 is billed per second of video, at a rate that depends on the resolution you choose, and the exact price is shown on the Generate button before you start. Credits come in one-time packs starting at $4.99, with no subscription. Blocked requests are never charged, and credits for a failed generation are refunded automatically.
Do I need an account to use MiniMax H3?+
You can explore the page without one. When you click Generate you are asked to create a free account, so your videos can be saved to your personal gallery.