Model provider MiniMax
MiniMax H3
MiniMax H3 turns a written prompt or one to two images into a 4–15 second AI video in 768P or 2K. Leave the image area empty for text-to-video, upload one image to animate it, or add a second image to guide the final frame. Native audio is included.
Creative examples
Product and brand launch scenes
Prototype product reveals, campaign atmosphere, and landing-page hero motion before committing to a production shoot or a higher-cost video workflow.
Character-led social storytelling
Write a clear action arc for a character, then generate a short, shareable sequence with the framing and pacing suited to vertical or feed-native creative.
Fashion and editorial motion studies
Turn a campaign still into a concise editorial movement study, with direction for subject motion, lens behavior, fabric, light, and pacing.
Demo: cinematic prompt direction
Demo: product motion concept
Demo: first-to-last-frame transition
Demo: animate approved key art
Why creators choose MiniMax H3 for AI video
Direct a complete scene in one prompt
Specify composition, action, camera behavior, lighting, timing, and mood in a shot-by-shot prompt instead of working from a vague visual idea.
Choose the duration that fits the story
Generate compact 4–15 second clips for intros, product moments, explainers, social hooks, and short narrative beats.
Deliver at 768P or 2K
Start at 768P for faster creative exploration or choose 2K when finer visual detail matters for a key asset.
Frame for every channel
Select wide, landscape, square, portrait, or vertical aspect ratios to fit landing pages, social feeds, and paid placements.
Credits per generation
Credit costs depend on the selected settings. Confirm the amount on the generation button before submitting.
| Generation configuration | credits |
|---|---|
| 4s · 768P | 32 |
| 4s · 2K | 52 |
| 5s · 768P | 40 |
| 5s · 2K | 65 |
| 6s · 768P | 48 |
| 6s · 2K | 78 |
| 7s · 768P | 56 |
| 7s · 2K | 91 |
| 8s · 768P | 64 |
| 8s · 2K | 104 |
| 9s · 768P | 72 |
| 9s · 2K | 117 |
| 10s · 768P | 80 |
| 10s · 2K | 130 |
| 11s · 768P | 88 |
| 11s · 2K | 143 |
| 12s · 768P | 96 |
| 12s · 2K | 156 |
| 13s · 768P | 104 |
| 13s · 2K | 169 |
| 14s · 768P | 112 |
| 14s · 2K | 182 |
| 15s · 768P | 120 |
| 15s · 2K | 195 |
Flexible Credit Packages
See credit costs for MiniMax H3 and every other model on the pricing page. Credits never expire.
Purchased packs do not expire. Historical balances keep their original expiry. Subscription plans: Monthly credits expire at the end of each benefit month.
FAQ
What can I create with MiniMax H3?
Create 4–15 second videos from a written description or animate one or two images. Choose 768P or 2K for product scenes, short stories, and editorial motion.
How do I switch between text-to-video and image-to-video?
Leave uploads empty to generate from text. Add one image to use it as the starting frame; a second image can guide the ending frame.
How many reference images can I use?
This page accepts up to two images. The first supplies the opening frame and the optional second supplies the ending frame.
How are MiniMax H3 credits calculated?
Generated video costs 8 credits per second at 768P or 13 credits per second at 2K. For example, a 12-second video costs 96 or 156 credits. Check the amount shown before generating.
Does native audio cost extra?
Native audio is included in this workflow. Describe the desired ambience, sound effects, or musical mood in your prompt.
How should I write a motion prompt?
Describe the subject, action, camera movement, lighting, and timing. With reference images, specify what should remain consistent and how the scene should move between the frames.