# MiniMax H3

Canonical page: https://fuser.studio/models/minimax-h3

MiniMax H3 in Fuser generates 5-15 second video at up to 4K from text, images, video or audio references, with H3 and H3 Max. Direct shots on one canvas.

## Specs

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Versions | H3, H3 Max, H3 Max Turbo |
| Inputs | Prompt (text), Start Image (image), Middle Image (image), End Image (image), Reference Images (up to 9 images), Reference Videos (up to 3 videos), Reference Audio (up to 3 audios) |
| Output | video |
| Duration | 5–15 seconds |
| Resolution | 480p, 768p, 1080p, 2K, 4K |
| Aspect ratios | 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 |
| Cost | 172–15,842 credits per run |

Cast a face, borrow a camera move, cue the beat: one clean-lit cinematic shot of up to 15 seconds with identity that holds

Creator: MiniMax

Also known as: Hailuo

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## How MiniMax H3 works

You write one flowing shot description, assign a job to every attached file, and iterate from cheap drafts to the highest tier.

### Write the shot, attach references

Describe subject, action, camera, light and sound in one paragraph, then attach stills, motion clips or audio and give each file one job.

### Pick a tier and settings

Choose H3 for 2K or 4K, H3 Max for adherence and frame anchors, or Turbo for quick drafts, then set 5 to 15 seconds and aspect ratio.

### Render and refine the take

Review the continuous shot, then rerun your best prompt at a higher tier once framing, pacing and sound feel right.

## What MiniMax H3 is good at

Strength lies in controlled ingredients: identity from images, camera and choreography from clips, rhythm from audio, all in a single continuous shot.

### Omni-modal reference control

Cite files as Image 1, Video 1 and Audio 1 and give each one job: face and wardrobe, camera path, rhythm. Up to 9 images, 3 videos and 3 audio clips, 12 files in total.

### 2K and 4K hero detail

Base H3 renders at 768p, 2K or 4K for a polished commercial finish, with crisp texture in fabric, spray and mist. Draft low, then rerun the winning prompt at the top tier.

### Frame-anchored long takes

Run up to 15 seconds in one pass. On H3 Max, anchor first, middle and last frames, with the middle frame at 480p or 768p, so the shot travels a planned path instead of drifting.

### Three tiers, one workflow

H3 for top resolution, H3 Max for prompt adherence and aesthetics up to 1080p, H3 Max Turbo for fast, roughly half-cost text and image drafts. Turbo skips references and middle frames.

## Made with MiniMax H3

Single-subject clips across fashion, film, documentary, design and performance, each built around one clear motion and one clear camera move.

### Product commercial cinematography with natural acoustics

### Cinematic film still

### Documentary reportage

### Industrial design campaign

### Performance music video frame

## What people build with MiniMax H3

Fashion directors, music teams, product studios, social creators and previs artists reach for it when a shot needs several references working at once.

### Fashion and lookbook direction

Hold wardrobe and face steady across takes with a clean turnaround as Image 1 and a runway clip as Video 1 for the walk and camera move.

### Music-driven visuals

Let an audio clip set rhythm or voice and build the scene around it, with a dancer reference for choreography. Built for album visuals and beat-cut moments.

### Hero product shots

Animate a finished product still at 2K or 4K on base H3 with a slow push-in and ambient sound, then hand the clip straight to the campaign.

### Vertical social loops

Frame at 9:16 and turn a single still into a short, attention-grabbing moment, with a start image that sets the look and a prompt that describes only what moves.

### Storyboard previs on Turbo

Test camera blocking and pacing on H3 Max Turbo at low cost, then move the best shot to Max or base H3 for the final render.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is MiniMax H3 the same as Hailuo?

MiniMax H3 is the successor generation in MiniMax's Hailuo video line, so if you searched for Hailuo, you're in the right place. It is an omni-modal model that reads text, images, video clips and audio clips together in one context.

### What's the difference between H3, H3 Max and H3 Max Turbo?

Base H3 targets resolution (768p, 2K, 4K), H3 Max targets prompt adherence and aesthetics at 480p, 768p or 1080p, and H3 Max Turbo targets speed and lower cost. Max also adds first, middle and last frame control that can be combined with references. Turbo costs roughly half as much but gives up some fidelity, and it has no references or middle frames.

### Which MiniMax H3 variant should I use for reference-driven shots?

Use H3 reference-to-video for identity images, motion clips and audio in a high-resolution shot, or H3 Max reference-to-video when you also want first, middle and last frame anchors. Both cost more than plain generation, and H3 Max reference runs have the widest cost range. Turbo does not accept references.

### What can I upload to steer a video?

You can use a prompt, a start image, an end image, and in reference mode up to 9 reference images, 3 reference videos and 3 audio clips, with a limit of 12 files in total. Video and audio clips are 2 to 15 seconds each and 15 seconds combined. Cite them in the prompt as Image 1, Video 1, Audio 1.

### Where does MiniMax H3 struggle?

It is not built for edits longer than 15 seconds in one pass, exact on-screen text or logos, or guaranteed frame-accurate lip-sync. Faces can turn soft in distant or repeatedly re-fed footage, and conflicting references can cause identity drift. Avoid 4K or full 12-file reference loads while exploring.

## Try MiniMax H3 on Fuser

Cast a face, borrow a camera move, cue the beat: one clean-lit cinematic shot of up to 15 seconds with identity that holds

[Direct a shot](https://app.fuser.studio)

## Recipes using MiniMax H3

- [Dream Analysis](https://fuser.studio/recipes/dream-analysis.md): Enter a dream story to receive a Jungian analysis and a short animation based on its described imagery.
- [Branded Bottle Pour](https://fuser.studio/recipes/branded-bottle-pour.md): Combine a bottle image, logo, drink type, and duration to create branded bottle visuals and a pouring product video.
- [Commercial Montage](https://fuser.studio/recipes/commercial-montage.md): Turn a source image and chosen video duration into six scene images and a commercial montage video.
- [UGC Video with Script + Creator Image](https://fuser.studio/recipes/ugc-video-with-script-creator-image.md): Add a content creator or character image, write a script, and generate UGC-style video with or without subtitles.
- [Polaroid Camera Filter](https://fuser.studio/recipes/vintage-polaroid.md): Transform one photo into a nostalgic Polaroid-style image with faded colors, soft grain, paper texture, and a handwritten note.
- [Piñata Party](https://fuser.studio/recipes/pinata-party.md): Enter a piñata type, such as tiger, to create a video of the piñata breaking apart and revealing candy.

## Used for

- [Creative agencies](https://fuser.studio/solutions/industries/creative-agencies.md): Develop pitches, campaign assets and interactive client work in Fuser. Combine AI generation, editable design and reusable processes across your agency.
- [Ecommerce](https://fuser.studio/solutions/industries/ecommerce.md): Create product images, lifestyle scenes and campaign assets for your next ecommerce launch. Keep branding editable and reuse creative setups in Fuser.
- [Startups & product teams](https://fuser.studio/solutions/industries/startups-product-teams.md): Build working product demos, launch pages and brand visuals in Fuser. Help a small startup team turn the next idea into something people can try.
- [Ad & campaign creative](https://fuser.studio/solutions/use-cases/ad-campaign-creative.md): Develop campaign concepts, image and video ads, and editable channel layouts. Create meaningful creative variations in Fuser without rebuilding every asset.
- [Brand identity & systems](https://fuser.studio/solutions/use-cases/brand-identity-systems.md): Explore a brand’s visual identity, refine typography and build real applications. Combine AI imagery with editable design and reusable workflows in Fuser.
- [Product visualization](https://fuser.studio/solutions/use-cases/product-visualization.md): Create studio-style product images, lifestyle scenes and motion studies. Combine reference-led generation with precise, editable composition in Fuser.
- [Social content](https://fuser.studio/solutions/use-cases/social-content.md): Create social graphics, carousel artwork and short videos with a recognizable brand style. Keep copy editable and recurring content easier to produce in Fuser.

## Related models

- [MiniMax H3 Reframe](https://fuser.studio/models/minimax-h3-reframe.md)
- [MiniMax H3 Recast](https://fuser.studio/models/minimax-h3-recast.md)
- [Hailuo 2.3](https://fuser.studio/models/hailuo-2-3.md)
- [Hailuo 02](https://fuser.studio/models/hailuo-02.md)
- [Kling 4.0](https://fuser.studio/models/kling-4-0.md)
- [Kling 3.0 Video](https://fuser.studio/models/kling-3-0-video.md)

Node reference: [MiniMax H3 docs](https://docs.fuser.studio/docs/nodes/video/minimax-h3.md)

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