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MiniMax H3

MiniMax H3 (Hailuo-03) is the next-generation open-weight multimodal video model from MiniMax, producing 2K clips at 24 FPS with native stereo audio generated in the same pass. It supports text-to-video and image-to-video with optional first-to-last frame control, durations from 5 to 15 seconds, and six aspect ratios from 21:9 to 9:16. It is the image-to-video pick for a subject that has to act on beats, such as head turns, reactions, and gestures, and it lands each beat the prompt asks for. Ideal for cinematic storytelling, social content, and any workflow that needs sound locked to motion without a separate audio pass.

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Popularity
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Price
2CU
per second
Released
2026
July
Capabilities
Reference imagesFirst frameLast frameSquare (1:1)Portrait (9:16)Landscape (16:9)5–15s
Image-to-video where a subject acts on beats: head turns, reactions, gestures2K video with native stereo audioFirst-and-last-frame controlled transitionsCinematic 5–15s clips across six aspect ratios

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Why use MiniMax H3 for video?

Cinematic video generation

MiniMax H3 creates high-fidelity video content suitable for trailers, gameplay previews, and marketing materials with temporal consistency.

Flexible input modes

Generate from text prompts, reference images, or existing video. Supports various aspect ratios and durations for different content needs.

Production-ready output

Clean motion, stable framing, and coherent transitions make outputs ready for direct use in UA campaigns and social content.

Game trailers and cinematic previews

Create attention-grabbing trailers and gameplay previews that showcase your game at its best. High temporal consistency ensures smooth, professional results.

UA video creative at scale

Generate dozens of video ad variants for A/B testing across platforms. Rapid iteration lets performance teams optimize creative angles quickly.

Character animations and in-game cinematics

Bring characters to life with animated sequences for cutscenes, promotional materials, and social content.

FAQ

How much does MiniMax H3 cost? Is it free?+
Generating assets on Layer requires using Creative Units. This model's current price is 2 / second.
How does Layer's pricing work?+

There are no seat fees, feature gates, or plans on Layer. Instead, our platform uses a consumption based system with Creative Units (CUs) with a flexible monthly subscription. Every generation on Layer (image, video, 3D, or audio) consumes a Creative Unit, and you only pay for what you create.

What Elo score does MiniMax H3 have?+
MiniMax H3 has an Artificial Analysis Arena Elo of 1356, which places it #6 of the 84 scored video models on Layer. Gemini Omni Flash leads that ranking with an Elo of 1368.

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