# MiniMax H3

> Create 4–15s MiniMax H3 (Hailuo 3.0) videos from text, first/last frames, or references. 768p or 2K with native stereo audio, private outputs on MixVio.

- [Canonical MiniMax H3 page](https://mixvio.ai/models/minimax-h3)
- [Official model source](https://www.minimax.io/blog/minimax-h3)

## Route summary

- **Provider:** MiniMax
- **Media:** video
- **Inputs:** Text · First/last frame · Up to 9 images · 3 videos · 3 audio
- **Output:** 768p–2K video + audio
- **Duration:** 4–15s
- **Native audio:** Yes
- **Credits:** 12–128 credits
- **Availability:** Available

## Capabilities

- **Multimodal reference:** Combine up to 9 images, 3 videos, and 3 audio clips—12 files total. Tag each file so it locks identity, motion, camera, or voice in one take.
- **Native stereo audio:** Ambience, music, and effects generate in stereo with the picture—not layered later. Add spoken lines only when the scene needs them, then review the mix before you publish.
- **Instruction-based editing:** Describe one change on an owned reference clip—swap a product, relight a scene, or rewrite a line—while the rest of the take stays stable. On MixVio this runs in multimodal reference, not a separate editor.
- **Text and interfaces:** Hold titles, UI, packaging, and brand marks in motion—credits, HUDs, posters, and product pages, not just a styled subject. Review fine print and logos before you publish.

## How to use

1. **Start from text, frames, or references:** Use text-to-video for a new scene, add an owned first frame with an optional end frame for a controlled transition, or switch to multimodal mode for up to 9 images, 3 videos, and 3 audio clips—12 files total.
2. **Direct motion, camera, and sound:** Describe subject, action, camera movement, dialogue, ambience, and timing. In multimodal mode, use the composer’s tags so each file stays assigned. To edit an owned clip, name one change and what must stay the same.
3. **Generate, review, then iterate:** Select 4–15 seconds and 768p or 2K, confirm the complete variable credit estimate, then generate. Review identity, readable text, motion continuity, dialogue, and lip sync before publishing or iterating.

## Pricing

From 12 credits per 4-second 768p clip, 15 credits for the default 5-second 768p take, up to 60 for 15-second 2K text-to-video. Fully loaded reference-led requests can reach 128 credits. Duration, 768p or 2K, and reference-video seconds change the quote. Confirm the exact reservation before you generate.

- [MixVio pricing](https://mixvio.ai/pricing)

## FAQ

### What is MiniMax H3 (Hailuo 3.0)?

MiniMax H3, also known as Hailuo 3.0, is MiniMax’s general-purpose multimodal video model. On MixVio it creates 4–15-second videos from text, a first frame and optional last frame, or image, video, and audio references.

[MiniMax H3 announcement](https://www.minimax.io/blog/minimax-h3)

### Is MiniMax H3 the same as Hailuo 3.0?

Yes. MiniMax H3 is the official name; Hailuo 3, Hailuo 3.0, and Hailuo H3 all refer to the same MiniMax video model. MixVio lists it as MiniMax H3 (Hailuo 3.0).

### What inputs and modes does MixVio support?

Use text-to-video for a new scene, first-frame image-to-video with an optional last frame, or multimodal reference-to-video for mixed files. First/end-frame mode and multimodal mode are mutually exclusive. In multimodal mode, mention each file with @ImageN, @VideoN, or @AudioN so roles stay assigned. Prompts can be up to 7,000 characters.

### How many references can I add?

Up to 9 images (≤30 MB each), 3 videos (≤50 MB each), and 3 audio clips (≤15 MB each), with no more than 12 files total. Still images need 256–5,760 px on each side and a 2:5–5:2 crop; oversized photos are fitted automatically. Reference videos also use 256–5,760 px per side—not a 480p–720p short-edge rule. Reference video and audio may total up to 15 seconds each; audio cannot be the only reference type.

### Does MiniMax H3 generate native audio?

Yes. Every MiniMax H3 generation returns video with native stereo audio in the same pass. Describe dialogue, ambience, sound effects, or music in the brief. A reference recording can guide voice or atmosphere when it is paired with an image or video. Review speech, mix, and lip sync before publishing.

### Can I edit a video I already have?

Yes, as a single-shot instruction edit—not a timeline editor. Upload an owned clip in multimodal reference mode, name one change and what must stay the same, then generate. MixVio returns one new private 4–15 second video per run. First/last-frame mode cannot be combined with this path, and there is no multi-turn session editor on MixVio.

### Which durations, resolutions, and ratios are supported?

MixVio supports 4–15 second output at 768p or 2K, in whole seconds. The duration you select is never lengthened or changed without confirmation. Text-to-video supports 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, and 9:16. First-frame mode follows the source; multimodal mode also supports adaptive framing.

### How long does MiniMax H3 take?

On MixVio’s 2026-09-01 Denver-day sample, typical MiniMax H3 completion was about 90 seconds while the generator stayed open. Keep this page open for the 1–2 minute wait. If you leave, the clip still appears in History when it is ready.

### How many credits does MiniMax H3 use?

MiniMax H3 is available on the Free plan when your balance covers the quote. Text-to-video runs reserve from 12 to 60 credits. Fully loaded reference-led requests can reach 128 credits because reference-video seconds and images after the first five are also billable. The generator shows the exact reservation before you submit. Failed runs cost no credits.

### Is MiniMax H3 free?

It is available on the Free plan, but generation is not zero-credit. The exact quote depends on duration, resolution, and references; failed runs cost no credits. Free delivery limits still apply.

### How does MiniMax H3 compare with Seedance 2.5, Seedance 2.0, and Kling 3.0?

Stay on MiniMax H3 for multimodal packs, first/last frames, and instruction-led edits at 768p or 2K. Seedance 2.5 is the 4–30 second one-take route with a larger reference pack and 480p–1080p. Seedance 2.0 stays on 4–15 seconds with selectable 480p–4K. Kling 3.0 Standard offers 5/10/15 second cinematic shots. Compare live credits, inputs, duration, and audio in the comparison table before generating.

### Can I use MiniMax H3 videos commercially?

Yes—paid MixVio generations can be used commercially, subject to the Terms of Service and current MiniMax / serving provider terms, when you have rights to every prompt, reference, likeness, brand asset, voice, and sound direction. Completed outputs are archived privately to your MixVio workspace. Prompts and references pass MixVio moderation and Provider safety checks; some requests may be rejected. Review identity, readable text, logos, dialogue, lip sync, and audio before publishing. MixVio does not guarantee exclusivity or trademark clearance.

### Can I use real faces or celebrity likenesses?

Only use faces, voices, and likenesses you own or are authorized to use. Public figures, deceptive impersonation, deepfake-style face swaps, minors, and other prohibited content can be blocked by MixVio moderation or Provider safety checks. When a request is allowed, still review identity and consent before any commercial or public use.