MiniMax

MiniMax H3 (Hailuo)

H3 is MiniMax's open-weights video model, the successor to Hailuo 02. It makes 5 to 15 second 2K clips with stereo sound from text, frames or references, and is strong at on-screen text and following edit instructions.

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Two swordsmen stand in tall grass at sunset while the camera orbits left, made by H3 Max TurboH3 Max Turbo
H3 Max Turbo · image to video · 3 s · 480P

What it is good at

  • Text and brand rendering: MiniMax lists accurate text and logos on screen as a strength, which suits ads, posters and product shots.
  • Mixed context: the model reads text, images, video and audio together, and on Ziztu you can give it text, first and last frames or image references.
  • Native stereo sound and 2K size from the same model.

Honest limits

  • The shortest clip on this route is 5 seconds.
  • This route offers 2K only, with no 480p or 768p option.

MiniMax H3 (Hailuo) price and free credits

From 31 credits for 5 seconds. The same quote the generator and billing use.

Credits for one 5 second clip, from the quote the generator uses (dollars at the Starter plan rate of $12 for 1,000 credits)
VersionQualityTextImageReference
H3 Max Turbo480P31 credits ($0.37)31 credits ($0.37)-
H3 Max Turbo768P50 credits ($0.60)50 credits ($0.60)-
H3 Max Turbo1080P99 credits ($1.19)99 credits ($1.19)-
H3 Max480P62 credits ($0.74)62 credits ($0.74)-
H3 Max768P99 credits ($1.19)99 credits ($1.19)-
H3 Max References480P--62 credits ($0.74)
H3 Max References768P--99 credits ($1.19)
H3 Max References1080P--198 credits ($2.38)
H3 2K2K161 credits ($1.93)171 credits ($2.05)171 credits ($2.05)
  • Price on Ziztu. A 5 second clip starts at 31 credits ($0.37) at 480P and reaches 198 credits ($2.38) at 1080P across the versions. The table above has every version and quality, and the Generate button shows the exact price before you start.
  • Free credits on Ziztu. A new account gets 40 free credits, no card, for scripts, character art, storyboards, voices and sound. They do not pay for MiniMax H3 (Hailuo) video: video starts on a plan, from $12 a month for 1,000 credits. Use the free credits to write the script, cast the characters, plan the storyboard, make voices and make cheap pictures first.
  • Free from MiniMax. MiniMax may give free use of MiniMax H3 (Hailuo) in its own apps. Those allowances, limits and watermark rules are set by MiniMax, change often and are not Ziztu's, so read MiniMax's own page before you count on one.

Prompts to try on MiniMax H3 (Hailuo)

Copy a prompt, or press Try it to open the generator with the model and the prompt in place.

  • A samurai in a gray coat walks through tall grass at dusk toward a lone tree, the camera low in the grass tracking beside him, the wind bending the grass, orange sun low behind the tree.

    Makes: A 5 second walk with wind and low light.

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  • A lighthouse keeper in a yellow oilskin coat climbs a spiral staircase with a lantern, rain on the windows, the camera rising with her.

    Makes: A rising camera in a stone tower.

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  • A small round robot waters a single red flower in a rooftop garden at sunset, slow push in, the city skyline glowing behind it. 3D animated film style.

    Makes: A friendly animated shot.

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  • Paper lanterns drift up from a dark river at night, a small boat under a stone bridge, the camera tilting up. Watercolor painting style.

    Makes: A painted, slow tilt.

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  • A girl in a white summer dress rides a bicycle down a hill toward the sea, the camera tracking beside her. 2D anime style.

    Makes: A bright anime-style tracking shot.

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  • A fox cub in a blue scarf jumps over puddles on a village path, followed by a smiling girl with an umbrella. Morning light, splash sounds.

    Makes: An animal and a child in one shot.

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  • Two friends on a ferry deck point at dolphins jumping beside the boat, wind in their hair. Wide shot, sunny, waves and engine noise.

    Makes: A wide group shot with motion in the water.

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Prompts for every model

Prompt tips for MiniMax H3 (Hailuo)

  • Describe the relationship between the inputs in words, such as "use the camera movement from Video 1 on the character in Image 2".
  • Put any words that must appear on screen in quotation marks and spell them exactly.
  • Say which sounds you want (voice, ambience, music) because sound is generated together with the picture.

Which MiniMax H3 (Hailuo) version

MiniMax H3 (Hailuo) comes in more than one version. This is what each one is, from the maker's own pages:

  • MiniMax H3 (Hailuo). H3 is MiniMax's open-weights video model, the successor to Hailuo 02. It makes 5 to 15 second 2K clips with stereo sound from text, frames or references, and is strong at on-screen text and following edit instructions.
  • MiniMax H3 Max (Hailuo). H3 Max is a faster H3 variant that MiniMax released with fal. It makes clips up to 15 seconds from text or first and last frames, from 12 reference files at most, or from a camera path over a still.
  • MiniMax H3 Max Turbo (Hailuo). H3 Max Turbo is fal's post-trained version of MiniMax H3, tuned for prompt following and speed. It makes clips of up to 15 seconds from text or a first and last picture, at 480p, 768p or 1080p.

MiniMax H3 (Hailuo) in Ziztu

MiniMax H3 (Hailuo) is in the AI Video Generator, next to the other video models, with the price shown before every run. One clip is one shot. For an episode, Ziztu Studio plans the shots, sends character sheets with every clip and lets you use MiniMax H3 (Hailuo) for the shots that suit it and another model for the rest, all on one credit balance. Start with the AI Micro Drama Generator or the AI Anime Video Generator.

Other video models

Run the same prompt on a second model to compare the motion, the framing and the price.

ByteDance Seedance 2.5 Seedance 2.5 is ByteDance's video model for long takes. It makes clips of 4 to 30 seconds with sound from text, a first frame or up to 50 reference files, and it can also edit or extend a clip. From 137 credits for 5 s0 Kuaishou Kling 3.0 Kling 3.0 is Kuaishou's video model with sound built in. It makes 3 to 15 second clips from text or a first frame, can plan a multi-shot scene in one go, and keeps characters steady with elements. From 139 credits for 5 s1 xAI Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Grok Imagine Video 1.5 is xAI's video model with generated sound and lip-synced speech. It makes clips of 1 to 15 seconds from text, one picture or up to 7 reference images, at 480p, 720p or 1080p. From 25 credits for 5 s2 Kuaishou Kling O3 and Kling O1 Kling O3 is Kling's omni model. It takes text, a first and last frame, reference images and character elements together, makes 3 to 15 second clips with sound, and can change an existing video from a written instruction. From 139 credits for 5 s3 ByteDance Seedance 2.0 Mini ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 as an AI video generator: Ziztu runs Seedance 2.0 Mini, the faster, lower priced version, and Seedance 2.5 on a page of its own. It makes 4 to 15 second clips with sound from text, a first and last frame, or references. From 45 credits for 5 s4

Frequently asked questions

What is MiniMax H3 (Hailuo)?

H3 is MiniMax's open-weights video model, the successor to Hailuo 02. It makes 5 to 15 second 2K clips with stereo sound from text, frames or references, and is strong at on-screen text and following edit instructions. The page covers MiniMax H3 (Hailuo), MiniMax H3 Max (Hailuo) and MiniMax H3 Max Turbo (Hailuo).

How much does a MiniMax H3 (Hailuo) video cost on Ziztu?

A 5 second clip starts at 31 credits ($0.37) at 480P and reaches 198 credits ($2.38) at 1080P across the versions. The page, the model card and the Generate button show the exact price for your settings before you start. Dollars are at the Starter plan rate; bigger plans cost less per credit.

Is MiniMax H3 (Hailuo) free?

Free credits on Ziztu. A new account gets 40 free credits, no card, for scripts, character art, storyboards, voices and sound. They do not pay for MiniMax H3 (Hailuo) video: video starts on a plan, from $12 a month for 1,000 credits. Use the free credits to write the script, cast the characters, plan the storyboard, make voices and make cheap pictures first. Free from MiniMax. MiniMax may give free use of MiniMax H3 (Hailuo) in its own apps. Those allowances, limits and watermark rules are set by MiniMax, change often and are not Ziztu's, so read MiniMax's own page before you count on one.

How long can a MiniMax H3 (Hailuo) clip be?

From 5 to 15 seconds in one clip. A longer video is several clips cut together; Ziztu Studio plans the shots and keeps the cast the same across them.

Does MiniMax H3 (Hailuo) make sound?

Yes. Native stereo sound and 2K size from the same model.

What can I give MiniMax H3 (Hailuo): text, a picture or references?

In the Ziztu generator MiniMax H3 (Hailuo) takes text, image and reference. Takes text, images, video and audio as context. On this route Ziztu sends image references.

How do I use MiniMax H3 (Hailuo) in Ziztu?

Open the AI Video Generator, pick H3 Max Turbo, write the shot, choose the length and the quality, and press Generate. The price is shown before you start, and a failed clip is refunded. For a whole episode, use Ziztu Studio.

MiniMax H3 (Hailuo) or Kling 3.0: which one should I use?

H3 Max Turbo makes clips of 1 to 15 seconds and costs 31 credits ($0.37) for 5 seconds at 480P; Kling 3.0 Pro makes 3 to 15 seconds and costs 208 credits ($2.50) at 1080P. Neither is better at everything, so the quickest way to choose is to run the same prompt on both in the generator and compare the two clips.

Can I keep the same character across MiniMax H3 (Hailuo) clips?

Yes, with reference pictures: give the model the same pictures in every clip. For a whole episode, Ziztu Studio keeps character sheets and sends them with every shot.

Is MiniMax H3 free?

Not on Ziztu: video starts on a plan, and the price of each H3 clip is shown before you start. MiniMax runs its own Hailuo app, where any free allowance is set by MiniMax and changes often.

Is there a MiniMax H3 (Hailuo) API?

Ziztu is the app, not an API: it does not sell API access to MiniMax H3 (Hailuo), and the generator is not a public endpoint. Developers can call MiniMax H3 (Hailuo) through the platforms that host it. The endpoint IDs from the facts we read on 15 October 2026 (sources are listed at the bottom of this page) are openrouter/minimax/hailuo-3, openrouter/minimax/hailuo-3-max, minimax/h3-max/reference-to-video, minimax/h3-max/camera-controls, minimax/h3-max-turbo/text-to-video, minimax/h3-max-turbo/image-to-video. Check the host's own page for its price and terms.

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