MiniMax H3 - 1

What is MiniMax H3 - 1

MiniMax H3 is a multimodal AI video generator that creates native 2K videos with stereo audio from text, images, video clips, and audio references. It supports up to 15 seconds of video output and offers flexible formats and optional multimodal references for enhanced creative control.

How to use MiniMax H3 - 1

1. Choose text or image input: Write a scene prompt or upload an image you want to animate.
2. Choose MiniMax H3 settings: Select the generation mode, aspect ratio, duration, and any optional references.
3. Generate and download: Generate the clip, review motion and sound, revise if needed, and download the selected result.

Features of MiniMax H3 - 1

• Native 2K resolution video generation
• Native stereo audio output
• Multimodal inputs: text, image, video clips, and audio references
• Up to 15 seconds of video per generation
• Flexible formats and aspect ratios
• Reference-guided workflows for character or product consistency
• Multiple generation modes: text-to-video, image-to-video, reference-to-video

Use Cases of MiniMax H3 - 1

• Product clips and advertising concepts
• Animated posters and film titles
• Social media videos and UI motion
• Game concepts and cinematic story shots
• ASMR and immersive audio-visual experiences
• Character or product consistency in video

Pricing

• MiniMax H3 2K video costs 45 credits per output second.
• Reference-video duration is billed at the same rate.
• The first 5 reference images are included; images 6–9 cost 15 credits each.
• The workspace shows the total before generation.

FAQ

What is MiniMax H3? MiniMax H3 is MiniMax AI’s general-purpose multimodal video model, announced on July 31, 2026. It creates video with native stereo sound at up to 2K resolution and 15 seconds while understanding text, image, video, and audio context.

How does MiniMax H3 generate video? MiniMax H3 starts with a creative brief, collects any reference assets, and applies your selected mode, ratio, and output settings. The workflow then routes the request through the connected video model and saves the result for review.

Is MiniMax H3 free? You can create an account and explore the workspace for free. Video generation consumes paid credits because every completed MiniMax H3 request incurs provider compute costs.

Can MiniMax H3 edit existing videos? MiniMax H3 accepts reference videos to guide motion, timing, and style. A reference guides a new generation; it is not a traditional timeline editor that modifies the source file in place.

What inputs work best in MiniMax H3? MiniMax H3 works best when the prompt describes the subject, setting, camera movement, lighting, style, and timing. Image references help anchor identity, product shape, wardrobe, color palette, and first-frame composition. Clear inputs usually produce cleaner motion and fewer random changes.

Can MiniMax H3 keep a character or product consistent? MiniMax H3 is built around reference-guided workflows, so creators can use source images, short clips, and written notes to keep character appearance, product details, and visual tone closer to the intended direction.

What is the best way to write MiniMax H3 prompts? A strong prompt starts with the scene goal, then adds subject details, motion, camera language, lighting, mood, aspect ratio, and any constraints. Short, specific prompts usually work better than vague descriptions. Keep one main action per prompt so the video has a clear direction.

Is Hailuo H3 another name for MiniMax H3? MiniMax is the company behind the model, while Hailuo AI is MiniMax’s video product brand. Searches for Hailuo H3, MiniMax Hailuo, Hailuo MiniMax, or Hailuo AI may refer to the same new generation of MiniMax video technology.