MiniMaxVideo
MiniMax H3
MiniMax H3: MiniMax H3: affordable video from text, images and references, with native audio, up to 15 s.
- Best value
At a glance
MiniMax H3 by the numbers
- 15 s Max length per generation
- 1080P Max quality
- 6 Aspect ratios
- 2 Ways to create
- MiniMax Publisher
Use cases
What you can create with MiniMax H3
15-second clips
Longer videos at a controlled cost, to tell a complete scene.
Smooth camera moves
Tracking shots, slow pull-backs, following a subject: H3 favors natural motion.
Animate a photo
Your image becomes the first frame, and the framing follows your image.
Recurring content
Video series for social media without blowing your credit budget.
Gallery
Examples made with this model
Overview
What is MiniMax H3?
MiniMax H3, released at the end of July 2026, is MiniMax’s (Hailuo) frontier video model. It generates video from a text or animates an image used as the first frame, rendering up to 2K at the publisher with durations from 5 to 15 seconds.
In Havincy, MiniMax H3 produces 5 to 15 second clips in 720p or 1080p. Its low per-second price makes it a good pick for long clips and volume production. It does not generate sound.
- Image, video and audio references
- Native audio
- Clips up to 15 s
- Low cost per clip
MiniMax H3: specifications
- Publisher
- MiniMax
- Generation modes
- text → video and image → video
- Available durations
- 5, 6, 8, 10, 15 s
- Resolutions
- 720p, 1080p
- Aspect ratios
- 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16
- Available since
- July 31, 2026
- License
- Commercial use allowed
- Cost
- View pricing
The credit price depends on your settings and is shown before every generation.
Specs taken from the publisher’s public model page. See the documentation on fal.ai
Prompt examples
Prompts to try with MiniMax H3
A close-up of ocean waves crashing on black rocks, cinematic
A cat jumps onto a sofa and stretches in warm morning light
A product reveal: a sleek watch rotating on a dark reflective surface
Use cases
Compatible skills
How it works
How to create with this model
- Describe the desired result in a Havincy conversation.
- Add a reference when the style, product, or character needs to be preserved.
- Generate, then ask for a variation or improvement without starting over.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about MiniMax H3
MiniMax H3 or H3 Max?
H3 Max is a version post-trained by fal that follows the prompt better and looks more polished. H3 remains the most affordable option.
Is MiniMax H3 free or open source?
No, it’s a commercial model offered through an API. In Havincy, you use it with your credits, with no local install.
Does MiniMax H3 generate sound?
No. Add music or a voiceover generated in Havincy, or pick a model with native sound such as Kling 3.0 or Veo 3.1.
How much does MiniMax H3 cost in Havincy?
The credit price depends on the settings you pick (length, quality, sound, number of images) and is shown before every generation. See the Pricing page for details by plan.
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Ready to create with MiniMax H3?
Describe your idea in Havincy, then refine the result in the conversation.