minimax-h3 AI video generator
Build a complete audiovisual shot from text, animate exact opening and closing frames, or direct motion with image, video, and audio references in one workspace.
Text to Video
Direct the full scene, camera, motion, and native sound.
135 estimated credits
Based on 6s at 768P
Your render will appear here
Choose a mode, define the shot, and MiniMax H3 will generate video and stereo sound together.
What is MiniMax H3?
MiniMax H3, also called Hailuo 03 or Hailuo 3.0, is a multimodal video model that treats text, images, source clips, and audio as parts of one creative brief. Instead of building visuals first and adding sound later, it can produce a short audiovisual sequence with native stereo audio.
The minimax-h3 workflow on Muse AI exposes Kie’s three official generation routes: prompt-only creation, first/last-frame animation, and multimodal reference generation. Output supports 4–15 seconds, common landscape and portrait formats, and 768P or 2K resolution.
Research checked August 5, 2026 · Source: Kie MiniMax H3 API documentation
Unified references
Assign identity to an image, motion to a source clip, and vocal tone or ambience to audio—then explain each role in natural language.
Native audiovisual output
Direct dialogue, music, ambience, and sound effects alongside action and camera movement for a more coherent final shot.
First and last frames
Animate a single keyframe or define both endpoints when the transition and closing composition matter as much as the opening.
2K delivery
Choose efficient 768P for iteration or 2K when product materials, typography, environments, and fine visual detail need more room.
Three briefs, three production paths
These case frames translate the most useful minimax-h3 search intents into concrete starting points: commercial product storytelling, consistent character motion, and interface animation.
Product launch film
Use controlled macro shots, material continuity, readable packaging, and synchronized sonic cues for a compact commercial story.
Character-led scene
Anchor face, wardrobe, and body proportions while defining choreography, camera movement, environment, and ambient sound.
Interface motion concept
Preserve layout, typography, controls, and brand hierarchy while introducing camera motion, state changes, and tactile UI audio.
MiniMax H3 vs Seedance 2.0 vs Kling 3.0
The useful comparison is not “which model wins?” It is which production constraint matters most for this shot. Use the table as a buying and workflow decision, then test the exact prompt and source media before scaling a campaign.
| Decision | MiniMax H3 | Seedance 2.0 | Kling 3.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choose it when | One brief must coordinate visuals, native stereo sound, and mixed media references. | You want to compare an alternative multimodal interpretation and editorial rhythm. | You want another strong cinematic motion option and model-specific camera behavior. |
| Input strategy | Text, first/last frames, or images + videos + audio in one reference mode. | Best evaluated with the same prompt, frame, and audio requirements used in your real campaign. | Best evaluated against the movement, subject consistency, and shot control your brief needs. |
| Output decision | 768P for iteration; 2K for detailed delivery; 4–15 seconds. | Check the selected endpoint’s current duration, resolution, and audio settings. | Check the selected endpoint’s current duration, mode, and resolution settings. |
| Commercial fit | Product films, character spots, motion design, interface demos, and targeted edits. | Useful as a side-by-side creative treatment when pacing and visual interpretation drive the choice. | Useful as a second treatment when camera motion and cinematic presentation drive the choice. |
Choose minimax-h3 when sound and references belong in the same brief.
Start at 768P, lock the prompt, then move the approved treatment to 2K.
How to prompt Hailuo 03
A strong prompt reads like a compact production brief. Separate what changes from what must remain stable, and give every uploaded reference one job.
- 01
Frame the subject and environment
Name the main subject, location, time of day, materials, and visual treatment before describing movement.
- 02
Write action in time
For longer clips, divide the sequence into beats such as 0–3s, 3–7s, and 7–12s so pacing has an explicit order.
- 03
Direct the camera
Specify shot size, lens feeling, dolly or tracking movement, focus behavior, and any movement that should be avoided.
- 04
Direct sound with the picture
Describe dialogue, music, ambience, effects, and when each sound should enter or stop.
- 05
Protect continuity
List identity, wardrobe, product geometry, typography, colors, layout, or environmental details that must not drift.
From idea to a finished minimax-h3 render
Pick a mode
Start from text, add one or two endpoint frames, or bring a multimodal reference set.
Assign reference roles
Explain which asset controls identity, motion, camera language, style, voice, or ambience.
Set delivery
Choose 4–15 seconds, a supported aspect ratio, and 768P or 2K output.
Review and iterate
Check continuity, timing, audio sync, and text before scaling the winning treatment.
MiniMax H3 FAQ
Concise answers to the main informational and transactional searches around minimax-h3.
Is MiniMax H3 the same model as Hailuo 03?+
Yes. Kie’s current model page uses MiniMax H3, Hailuo 03, and Hailuo 3.0 for the same multimodal video release. The API model identifiers begin with minimax-h3/.
What can I upload to minimax-h3?+
Frames mode accepts a first image, a last image, or both. Reference mode supports up to 9 JPEG, PNG, or WebP images; up to 3 MP4 or QuickTime videos; and up to 3 MPEG or WAV audio files. Audio must be paired with an image or video reference.
Does MiniMax H3 generate audio?+
Yes. The model can generate native stereo audio with the video. Describe dialogue, music, environmental ambience, and sound effects in the same timed brief as the visual action.
What duration and resolution are available?+
The current Kie input schema accepts whole-second durations from 4 to 15. Muse AI exposes 768P for efficient iteration and 2K for maximum detail.
How is the credit estimate calculated?+
The interface estimates generation credits from output duration and resolution, plus additional reference images after the first five. A reference-video request initially reserves Kie’s full 15-second input allowance; after a successful task, Muse AI reconciles the reservation against Kie’s reported usage and returns any unused credits automatically.
Can I use MiniMax H3 for commercial content?+
The workflow is suited to ads, product films, motion graphics, character scenes, interface concepts, and other production work. You remain responsible for rights to uploaded media, brand assets, voices, and final outputs.
Turn one brief into a complete audiovisual scene.
Start with text, frames, or multimodal references. Iterate in 768P, then render the approved minimax-h3 treatment in 2K.
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