Create Longer, More Directed Video with MiniMax AI
Last verified: August 1, 2026
MiniMax AI brings MiniMax H3's longer high-resolution generation to this page: H3 offers 1440 output from 4 through 15 seconds in text-to-video, first-to-last-frame, and reference-to-video modes, helping creators build branded and story-led clips without stitching together several short beats. Developer MiniMax released H3 on July 31, 2026 as a general-purpose omni-modal model that jointly understands text, images, video, and audio; the creator documents native stereo audio and video up to 2K, while Hailuo AI is its consumer-facing video product.
MiniMax introduced Hailuo 2.3 on October 28, 2025 as the performance-focused successor to Hailuo 02. Its documented advances cover physical action, character micro-expressions, physics, motion-command response, and styles including anime, illustration, ink wash, and game CG.
Together, the linked options pair H3's broader text, boundary-frame, and reference workflows with Hailuo 2.3 variants for performance-led text or image animation.
Explore MiniMax AI's Models
H3 and Hailuo Capability Snapshot
Untagged values are available on this page; “MiniMax lab margin” marks creator-documented context that is not an extra page control.
H3 clip length
Every whole-second choice from 4 through 15
H3 render size
1440; MiniMax lab margin: H3 is documented up to 2K
H3 framing
1:1, 3:4, 4:3, 9:16, and 16:9
Available video routes
Text-to-video, image-to-video, first-to-last-frame, and reference-to-video across linked variants
Hailuo image inputs
JPG, JPEG, PNG, or WebP; up to 10 MB
Audiovisual modeling
Native stereo audio and native multi-shot modeling — MiniMax lab margin
Set Up the Right MiniMax Video Route
Confirm variant, pacing, inputs, and page-level controls before committing a production prompt.
Match the variant to your source
Choose an H3 text, boundary-frame, or reference route when those controls define the shot; use a Hailuo image-to-video variant when one starting image should drive the motion.
Lock pacing and canvas together
Select the available duration and aspect ratio before writing timed action so the subject, camera path, and final composition fit the chosen canvas.
Verify image eligibility by variant
For Hailuo image-to-video, convert the source to a listed format and keep it within the page's file cap. For H3 boundary or reference modes, follow the active uploader's visible requirements instead of borrowing Hailuo limits.
Assign each frame a clear role
In first-to-last-frame mode, define the destination transformation. In reference mode, state which visual traits must remain consistent rather than treating the reference as an opening frame.
Use prompt assistance deliberately
Enable the available enhancement or AI helper for a loose concept, but keep names, shot order, physical actions, and final framing explicit when exact execution matters.
Confirm the sound expectation
H3's creator release documents native stereo audio, but the page facts supplied here do not list an audio control. Build a visually complete brief unless the active form explicitly exposes sound.
Match the Model Workflow to Your Shot
The MiniMax column shows the exact Hailuo or H3 option delivered by this page; the Kling column uses official VIDEO 3.0 or 3.0 Omni documentation. “MiniMax lab margin” identifies a creator-side ceiling or feature that is context only, not a selectable control here.
| Feature/Spec | MiniMax AI | Kling AI |
|---|---|---|
| Generate directly from text | Hailuo 2.3, Hailuo 2.3 Pro, and MiniMax H3 text-to-video modes | Kling VIDEO 3.0 text-to-video |
| Animate a starting image | Hailuo 2.3, Hailuo 2.3 Fast, Hailuo 2.3 Fast Pro, and Hailuo 2.3 Pro image-to-video modes | Kling VIDEO 3.0 image-to-video |
| Set opening and closing frames | MiniMax H3 first-to-last-frame mode | Kling VIDEO 3.0 start-and-end-frames-to-video |
| Guide continuity with references | MiniMax H3 reference-to-video mode | Kling VIDEO 3.0 Omni supports multi-image, element, and video-element references |
| Choose the clip window | 4–15 seconds with MiniMax H3; the creator release confirms the 15-second ceiling | 3–15 seconds with Kling VIDEO 3.0 |
| Choose the render ceiling | 1440; MiniMax lab margin: H3 is documented up to 2K | Native 4K in the Kling 3.0 model series |
| Plan audiovisual shot structure | Native stereo audio and native multi-shot modeling — MiniMax lab margin | Native audio and multi-shot generation in Kling VIDEO 3.0 |
| Run both video families from one creation hub | MiniMax generation is usable directly on Vidofy.ai | Kling generation is also usable directly on Vidofy.ai |
Turn the Specifications into a Production Choice
Separate selectable output from model ceilings
The H3 controls here stop at the page's listed render size, while MiniMax's H3 release describes a creator-side 2K ceiling and Kling's official materials describe native 4K. Treat those external ceilings as model context—not proof that every resolution appears in this shared workspace—and choose from the controls actually visible before production.
Choose performance control or audiovisual breadth
Hailuo 2.3 is documented around physical action, micro-expressions, motion response, and stylization, making its linked routes well suited to visual performance. H3 and Kling VIDEO 3.0 both have creator-documented audio and multi-shot capabilities, but the H3 page facts do not promise an audio control; verify the active options when sound or automatic shot planning is essential.
Choose the Route That Matches the Deliverable
Use this quick guidance to pick the best option for your workflow.
When to choose each: Use the MiniMax stack for H3's longer page-delivered text, boundary-frame, or reference workflows, or for Hailuo 2.3 action and stylized image animation. Choose the Kling stack when native 4K model capability, element-bound characters, dialogue, or automatic shot planning are central requirements, while confirming the active page options before generating.
Create a Directed MiniMax Clip in Four Steps
Move from model selection to a refined video result in four focused steps.
Step 1: Choose the exact video route
On Vidofy, select Hailuo 2.3, a Fast or Pro option, or MiniMax H3 according to whether you are starting from text, one image, boundary frames, or a reference.
Step 2: Set the available output controls
Choose the duration, resolution, and aspect ratio shown for that exact variant before planning the scene's pacing and composition.
Step 3: Write the motion brief
Describe the subject, ordered actions, camera behavior, lighting, style, and final frame. Use the available prompt helper when the concept needs expansion.
Step 4: Generate and refine
Review anatomy, continuity, text clarity, expressions, and framing, then revise one variable at a time before producing the next version.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MiniMax AI best at for video creation?
Its strongest fit is a split workflow: H3 for longer high-resolution text, boundary-frame, and reference generation, and Hailuo 2.3 for physical action, micro-expressions, motion response, and stylized performance. That combination is especially practical for branded shorts, cinematic concepts, and character-led ads.
Does MiniMax H3 native audio work on this page?
MiniMax's H3 release documents native stereo audio and native multi-shot modeling. The page facts supplied here do not list an audio control, so treat sound as creator-side capability context and build a visually complete clip unless the active form exposes audio.
What is the MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 video length here?
The Hailuo 2.3 and Fast variants with duration selectors offer 6-second or 10-second clips, while H3 provides whole-second choices from four through fifteen. Select the exact variant before timing your action because available combinations differ by model and resolution.
What resolution does MiniMax H3 generate on this page?
H3 uses the 1440 render option throughout its listed duration range on this page. MiniMax's creator release separately documents H3 video generation up to 2K, but that creator-side label should not be read as an additional page control.
Can I use MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 image to video with WebP files?
Yes. The linked Hailuo image-to-video variants accept WebP alongside JPG, JPEG, and PNG, with a page upload cap of 10 MB per image. Compress or convert the source before generating if it exceeds those controls.
Will generated videos include a watermark?
Free account outputs are watermarked, while paid plans generate without a watermark. Confirm your account state before creating a client-facing or publication-ready asset.
How many credits does one generation use?
The credit requirement is calculated live from the selected model and options, so there is no fixed amount to quote. New accounts receive 60 signup credits; check the displayed total before starting each generation.
Can I use Hailuo-generated video clips commercially?
Usage rights depend on the terms that apply to your account, selected model, inputs, and distribution channel. Review the applicable terms and any third-party rights before publishing or selling an asset; this guidance is not a license or legal advice.
What should I change when motion, faces, or text drift?
Reduce competing actions, keep the subject description stable, order camera and body movements chronologically, and reserve a clear final frame for important text. Run a shorter or simpler test first, then change one prompt variable at a time so you can identify what improves continuity.