MiniMax H3 is an omni-modal video generation model from MiniMax. It reads text, images, video and audio as one unified context and generates clips at native 2K resolution with stereo audio, covering text to video, image to video and reference-driven generation in a single model.
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MiniMax H3 AI Video Generator
Turn text, images, video and audio into 2K clips with native stereo sound.
Flagship capability
2K picture and stereo sound, generated together
MiniMax H3 renders native 2560x1440 footage and its dialogue, sound effects and ambience in a single pass - no upscaler, no separate sound design, nothing to re-sync afterwards.
- Native 2K frames, never upscaled from 720p
- Dialogue, effects and ambience mixed in stereo
- Up to 9 images, 3 clips and 3 audio tracks as reference
No upscaling
Resolution
768p / 2K
Native 2560x1440 output, or a lighter 768p pass - no upscaling either way
Per-second control
Duration
5-15s
Whole-second clips, chosen before you generate
Built in
Audio
Native stereo
Dialogue, effects and ambience generated with the video
Omni-modal
Inputs
Multi reference
Up to 9 images, 3 clips and 3 audio tracks per generation
Features of MiniMax H3 AI Video Generator
One omni-modal model for MiniMax H3 text to video, image to video and reference-driven generation
Native 2K Output
MiniMax H3 renders at 2560x1440 in a single pass - no upscaling step. In-context regeneration keeps fine texture and small on-screen text sharp instead of smeared.
Native Stereo Audio
Dialogue, sound effects and ambience are generated together with the picture and arrive already in sync, so there is no separate voice-over or sound design pass.
Omni-Modal Input
Text, images, video and audio go into one unified context. Mix up to 9 reference images, 3 clips and 3 audio tracks in a single request and describe how they relate in plain language.
Consistent Characters & Assets
Upload the subject, product or style you want to keep and MiniMax H3 holds its features steady across the whole clip - faces, wardrobe and packaging stay recognizable.
Three Generation Modes
MiniMax H3 text to video writes a scene from scratch, image to video animates a still or bridges a first and last frame, and reference to video remixes the material you bring.
Editing & Motion Transfer
Artificial Analysis ranks H3 first for video editing. Hand it existing footage plus an instruction to restyle a scene, or move a reference performance onto a new subject.
MiniMax H3 vs Hailuo 2.3
What changes when you move from MiniMax's previous-generation video model to H3
MiniMax H3Latest
Hailuo 2.3Previous generation
Resolution
MiniMax H3
Native 2K (2560x1440) in a single pass, no upscaling step
Hailuo 2.3
Up to 1080p, with higher resolutions left to an external upscaler
Clip length
MiniMax H3
5 to 15 seconds, in whole-second steps
Hailuo 2.3
Fixed presets - 6 or 10 seconds per generation
Audio
MiniMax H3
Native stereo - dialogue, effects and ambience rendered in sync with the picture
Hailuo 2.3
Silent video; voice-over and sound design happen in a separate pass
Input modalities
MiniMax H3
Text, images, video and audio read as one unified context
Hailuo 2.3
Text prompts and a still image as the starting frame
Reference control
MiniMax H3
Up to 9 images, 3 clips and 3 audio tracks per generation, described in plain language
Hailuo 2.3
Subject reference handled by a separate model, images only
Editing & motion transfer
MiniMax H3
Built in - restyle existing footage or move a reference performance onto a new subject
Hailuo 2.3
Not part of the generation pipeline
Model scope
MiniMax H3
One omni-modal model covers text to video, image to video and reference to video
Hailuo 2.3
Separate models per task, each with its own limits and pricing
Hailuo 2.3 is still a strong, fast option for straightforward text-to-video and image-to-video shots. H3 is the upgrade you want when a clip needs 2K detail, sound baked in, or several references held together at once - and both run from the same prompt box and credit balance here.
What People Build With MiniMax H3
Where native 2K, native audio and reference control matter most
Product Ads and Brand Spots
Feed in your product photography as reference images and let MiniMax H3 build a 2K spot around it. Packaging text and logos survive the render, so the clip is usable without a reshoot.
Talking and Voiced Content
Because audio is generated with the picture, explainers, avatar clips and character dialogue come out of MiniMax H3 already voiced and in sync - no separate dubbing pass.
Vertical Social Shorts
Render straight to 9:16 at 2K and use the full 15 seconds for a complete hook, beat and payoff. Sharp enough to survive platform recompression.
Editing and Motion Transfer
H3 ranks first in video editing on Artificial Analysis benchmarks. Hand it existing footage plus an instruction to restyle a scene or move a reference performance onto a new subject.
Previsualization
Block out camera moves, staging and pacing in 2K before committing a crew or a 3D pipeline. Reference images keep characters and locations consistent across every shot you test.
Music-Led and Sound-Led Pieces
Attach up to three audio tracks as reference and let MiniMax H3 time the motion to them - useful for music videos, title sequences and rhythm-driven brand work.
MiniMax H3 FAQ
Common questions about the MiniMax H3 AI video generator
Yes. New accounts start with free credits, so you can run MiniMax H3 without paying up front. Each generation spends credits based on the clip length and any reference video you attach; you can top up or subscribe when you run out.
MiniMax H3 renders natively at 2K - 2560x1440 - rather than upscaling a lower-resolution render. There is also a 768p option that is handy for drafts and iteration before you commit to a 2K render.
You can generate clips from 5 to 15 seconds in whole-second steps. For longer pieces, generate several clips with the same reference images to keep characters and style consistent, then cut them together.
Yes. Stereo audio is generated natively alongside the video - dialogue, sound effects and ambience arrive in the same file, already in sync. You do not need a separate text-to-speech or sound design step.
In reference mode you can attach up to 9 reference images, 3 reference videos and 3 reference audio tracks, with a combined cap of 12 files per generation. Prompts can run to roughly 10,000 characters, which leaves room to describe how the references relate to each other.
Three: text to video, image to video (a single still, or a first and last frame the model bridges), and reference to video, where you combine images, clips and audio with a natural-language description of what to do with them.
H3's strengths are native 2K output, native audio and video editing - Artificial Analysis ranks it first for editing, while placing it behind some rivals on pure text-to-video and image-to-video. Since every model here shares one prompt box and one credit balance, the practical answer is to run the same prompt through a few and compare.
Videos you generate on a paid plan can be used in commercial projects, including ads and client work. Review our terms for the details, and check MiniMax's own usage policies if you plan to redistribute the model's output at scale.
Ready to Make Your First MiniMax H3 Video?
Write a prompt, drop in your references, and get a 2K clip with native stereo audio in minutes.