What is MiniMax H3 Max Video Generator
MiniMax H3 Max Video Generator is an independent video workspace that creates short videos from written scenes or reference images. It allows users to describe the action, choose the framing, and check the credit estimate before generating. The workspace keeps prompts, model settings, and finished takes together for focused revisions.
How to use MiniMax H3 Max Video Generator
- Choose input mode: Select either "Text to video" or "Image to video" tab.
- Enter your prompt: For text-to-video, describe a subject, one action, and a camera move in the text area (up to 2000 characters). For image-to-video, upload a first frame and optionally a last frame, then describe the motion.
- Adjust generation settings: Choose model (H3 Max Standard or H3 Max Turbo), frame ratio (21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16), duration (5–15 seconds), and resolution (480P, 768P, 1080P).
- Review credit cost: The estimated credit cost is displayed before generation.
- Generate: Click the generate button (requires signing up for credits).
- Review and download: After generation, review the video, download the MP4, and optionally edit it further.
Features of MiniMax H3 Max Video Generator
- Text-to-video and image-to-video: Create videos from written descriptions or reference images.
- Camera motion planning: Specify camera movements like push, pan, track, or locked shots.
- Flexible clip lengths: Choose durations from 5 to 15 seconds.
- Multiple aspect ratios: Supports 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, and 9:16 for text-to-video; image-to-video follows the source image's aspect ratio.
- Resolution options: 480P, 768P, and 1080P.
- Model options: H3 Max Standard and H3 Max Turbo (lower-cost option).
- Credit cost estimator: Shows credit cost before generation.
- First and last frame guidance: Upload a first frame to anchor composition and an optional last frame to guide the ending.
- MP4 downloads and task history: Download generated videos and access past tasks.
- Prompt examples: Provides editable shot recipes for product films, vertical stories, close-ups, and establishing shots.
Use Cases of MiniMax H3 Max Video Generator
- Product films: Create slow reveals or close-ups of products with controlled camera movements.
- Vertical stories: Generate 9:16 videos for social media, keeping subjects centered with room for captions.
- Material close-ups: Produce detailed shots of textures, steam, or hand movements with a locked camera.
- Opening scenes: Create establishing shots with simple pans to set the scene.
- Portrait clips: Generate short videos focused on people or characters.
- Draft iterations: Test short clips before extending a scene or committing to longer generations.
Pricing
MiniMax H3 Max uses a credit-based system. Credits are charged per generation based on model, resolution, and clip length. Videos use whole credits: 1–5 at 480P or 768P, up to 10 at 1080P. Turbo is the lower-cost option.
Example costs (at 768p):
| Clip length | Standard | Turbo |
|---|
| 5 seconds | 2 credits | 1 credit |
| 10 seconds | 4 credits | 2 credits |
| 15 seconds | 5 credits | 3 credits |
Subscription plans:
- Starter: $20/month, includes 33 credits per month, Standard and Turbo model options, text prompts and reference frames, MP4 downloads and task history.
- Pro: $40/month, includes 66 credits per month, same features as Starter.
- Enterprise: $150/month, includes 250 credits per month, same features as Starter.
Yearly billing and one-time purchase options are also available. A limited sale offers 40% off yearly upgrades.
FAQ
What can I create with MiniMax H3 Max?
Explore product scenes, portrait clips, close-ups and opening shots. Review each result as a draft rather than a finished multi-scene production.
When should I use image-to-video?
Use image-to-video for an existing composition. Upload a first frame, optionally add an ending frame, and describe the motion.
Which formats does MiniMax H3 Max support?
Choose 480p or 768p, with 5-15 second durations. Text-to-video supports 16:9, 9:16 and 1:1. Uploaded images determine the image-to-video ratio.
Does writing a longer prompt improve the result?
Give clear subject, action, camera and lighting instructions. Stay within 50,000 characters and remove contradictory directions.
Can I edit a MiniMax H3 Max video afterward?
Download the MP4, then trim, caption or combine it in your editor. Inspect faces, hands and moving objects before publishing.
What does the homepage preview show?
The coastal preview is a looping sample video, not a guarantee of MiniMax H3 Max results. Actual output depends on your settings and inputs.
