MiniMax H3 (Hailuo 3.0) — Omni-Modal AI Video Generator with Native 2K Audio
Generate MiniMax H3 AI videos free — no credit card required. Native 2K resolution at 24fps, synced stereo audio, and up to 12 multimodal references — running on SeedVideoAI's unified credit balance alongside Seedance 2.5, Grok Imagine, and 20+ more models.
Free MiniMax H3 credits on signup · Same account as Seedance 2.5 · No separate Hailuo app login required
Examples
Configure parameters and click Generate
MiniMax H3 Free · Hailuo 3.0 AI Video Generator
What Can MiniMax H3 Generate?
Native 2K resolution at a cinematic 24fps
Every MiniMax H3 2K video is rendered natively rather than upscaled from a smaller frame, so fine detail — skin texture, fabric, text on a sign — survives to the final MP4. Pick 768P for fast drafts and 2K for the finished cut; the generator shows the credit cost for each before you spend anything.
Omni-modal input: text, image, video, and audio in one context
What makes MiniMax H3 omni-modal is that it reads text, stills, footage, and sound as a single context rather than as separate conditioning channels. A described camera move, a reference frame, and a music track are interpreted together, which is why Hailuo 3.0 holds intent across a shot better than prompt-only models.
Omni-reference control across up to 12 files
The H3 model spec accepts up to 12 multimodal reference files per generation — typically 9 images, 3 video clips, and 3 audio clips — to lock identity, motion, framing, and sound. On SeedVideoAI the MiniMax H3 endpoint currently runs MiniMax H3 text to video; for reference-driven and MiniMax H3 image to video work today, Seedance 2.5 is one dropdown away on the same balance.
Audio-driven generation, not audio added afterwards
MiniMax H3 native audio is produced in step with the picture, and audio can act as a primary input that steers the visuals — a beat, a line of dialogue, or a room tone shapes cutting rhythm and motion instead of being layered on in an editor afterwards.
MiniMax H3 vs Seedance 2.5
MiniMax H3 vs Seedance 2.5 — Which Model for Which Shot
Both models landed on SeedVideoAI in 2026 — MiniMax H3 as the successor to Hailuo 2.3, Seedance 2.5 as ByteDance's newest release. If you are searching for the Hailuo H3 release date, MiniMax H3 vs Hailuo 2.3, or MiniMax H3 vs Kling comparisons, this is the split that actually decides which one you should open. Figures below reflect what SeedVideoAI supports today.
| Capability | MiniMax H3 (Hailuo 3.0) | Seedance 2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | Native 2K at 24fps (768P for fast drafts) | Up to 720p (480p for fast drafts) |
| Single generation length | 4–15 seconds per clip | Up to 30 seconds in one continuous shot |
| Reference input limit | Up to 12 multimodal files in the H3 spec — 9 images, 3 video, 3 audio | Up to 50 reference inputs, each tagged by role |
| Audio generation | Native synced stereo audio; audio can also drive the visuals | Native audio generated in sync with the picture, plus reference voice |
| Open model weights | Yes — MiniMax H3 open weights released for research and self-hosting | No — proprietary, hosted access only |
Both models sit in the same generator dropdown — MiniMax H3 is listed under the model id minimax-h3, Seedance 2.5 under seedance-2.5 — so switching between them costs nothing but a click. SeedVideoAI is an independent platform and not the MiniMax or Hailuo AI video generator official site.
MiniMax H3 Guide
How to Use MiniMax H3 — Four Steps from Prompt to MP4
Sign up free — try MiniMax H3 without a separate Hailuo account
Create a free SeedVideoAI account and free MiniMax H3 credits land in your balance immediately — no credit card, no waitlist, and no separate Hailuo app login. Open the generator and pick MiniMax H3 from the model dropdown; the model id is minimax-h3.
Write your MiniMax H3 prompt
Describe the subject, the action, the setting, and the camera move — MiniMax H3 text to video accepts prompts up to 7,000 characters, so specifics about lighting, lens, and pacing are worth writing out. Omni-reference uploads are part of the H3 model spec and are rolling out here; for reference-driven or MiniMax H3 image to video work right now, switch the dropdown to Seedance 2.5 on the same balance.
Choose aspect ratio and resolution (up to 2K)
Pick from six aspect ratios — 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, and 9:16 — then set resolution to 768P or native 2K and the clip length anywhere from 4 to 15 seconds. The credit cost updates live before you commit.
Generate and download
Click Generate and your MP4 — picture and synced audio together — is ready to download in minutes. Re-run the same prompt for variations, or carry the result into Seedance 2.5 or Grok Imagine without leaving the account.
MiniMax H3 Pricing
MiniMax H3 Price — One Credit Balance for Every Model
MiniMax H3 runs on the same credit balance as Seedance 2.5, Grok Imagine, GPT Image 2, Suno AI, and 20+ more. Start with free credits, or choose an annual plan with no per-generation rate limits.
Credit cost scales with what you actually render: 768P draws less per second than native 2K, and a 4-second test costs a fraction of a full 15-second take. Hailuo 3.0 free credits on signup are enough to try both resolutions before you pick a plan.
Starter Annual
$120 billed yearly
- 4,000 AI generation credits
- Seedance 2.0 — AI video generation, full access
- Grok Imagine — AI image generation
- GPT Image 2 — photorealistic image generation
- Suno AI — full song & music generation
- Spicy Mode unlocked
- Annual payment, no monthly billing
- 12-month access window
Professional Annual
$240 billed yearly
- 9,600 AI generation credits
- Seedance 2.0 — AI video generation, full access
- Grok Imagine — AI image generation, full access
- GPT Image 2 — photorealistic image generation
- Suno AI — full song & music generation
- Spicy Mode — unlimited creative freedom
- Priority generation queue
- Annual payment, no monthly billing
- 12-month access window
- Technical email support
Growth Annual
$468 billed yearly
- 19,200 AI generation credits
- Seedance 2.0 — AI video generation, full access
- Grok Imagine — AI image generation, full access
- GPT Image 2 — photorealistic image generation
- Suno AI — full song & music generation
- Spicy Mode — unlimited creative freedom
- Advanced prompt workflows
- Priority generation queue
- Annual payment, no monthly billing
- 12-month access window
- Technical email support
Studio Annual
$708 billed yearly
- 33,600 AI generation credits
- Seedance 2.0 — AI video generation, unrestricted
- Grok Imagine — AI image generation, unrestricted
- GPT Image 2 — photorealistic image generation, unrestricted
- Suno AI — full song & music generation, unrestricted
- Image-to-video conversion
- Spicy Mode — unlimited access
- Priority generation — no queue
- Annual payment, no monthly billing
- 12-month access window
- Priority technical support
Starter Annual
$120 billed yearly
- 4,000 AI generation credits
- Seedance 2.0 — AI video generation, full access
- Grok Imagine — AI image generation
- GPT Image 2 — photorealistic image generation
- Suno AI — full song & music generation
- Spicy Mode unlocked
- Annual payment, no monthly billing
- 12-month access window
Professional Annual
$240 billed yearly
- 9,600 AI generation credits
- Seedance 2.0 — AI video generation, full access
- Grok Imagine — AI image generation, full access
- GPT Image 2 — photorealistic image generation
- Suno AI — full song & music generation
- Spicy Mode — unlimited creative freedom
- Priority generation queue
- Annual payment, no monthly billing
- 12-month access window
- Technical email support
Growth Annual
$468 billed yearly
- 19,200 AI generation credits
- Seedance 2.0 — AI video generation, full access
- Grok Imagine — AI image generation, full access
- GPT Image 2 — photorealistic image generation
- Suno AI — full song & music generation
- Spicy Mode — unlimited creative freedom
- Advanced prompt workflows
- Priority generation queue
- Annual payment, no monthly billing
- 12-month access window
- Technical email support
Studio Annual
$708 billed yearly
- 33,600 AI generation credits
- Seedance 2.0 — AI video generation, unrestricted
- Grok Imagine — AI image generation, unrestricted
- GPT Image 2 — photorealistic image generation, unrestricted
- Suno AI — full song & music generation, unrestricted
- Image-to-video conversion
- Spicy Mode — unlimited access
- Priority generation — no queue
- Annual payment, no monthly billing
- 12-month access window
- Priority technical support
Start free
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FAQ
MiniMax H3 FAQ
The questions that come up most about MiniMax H3, Hailuo H3, and Hailuo 3.0 — what the three names mean, what it costs, how it compares with Seedance 2.5, and what the open weights release actually covers.
What is MiniMax H3? Is it the same as Hailuo 3.0 or Hailuo H3?
MiniMax H3 is MiniMax's next-generation omni-modal AI video model, released in 2026 as the successor to Hailuo 2.3. Hailuo 3.0 and Hailuo H3 refer to the same model — MiniMax dropped the "Hailuo" prefix for this release, but all three names describe one model, available on SeedVideoAI.
Is MiniMax H3 free? What does it cost?
SeedVideoAI offers free MiniMax H3 credits on signup — no credit card required. Paid annual plans and one-time credit packs remove per-generation limits and add priority queue access, on the same credit balance as every other model on the platform.
How is MiniMax H3 different from earlier Hailuo models?
MiniMax H3 moves to native 2K resolution at 24fps, adds omni-modal input (text, image, video, and audio understood as one context), and supports audio-driven generation, where a reference audio clip can guide the visual output rather than just accompanying it.
How does MiniMax H3 compare to Seedance 2.5?
MiniMax H3 focuses on native 2K resolution and omni-modal reference control in clips up to 15 seconds. Seedance 2.5 focuses on longer single-shot continuity, generating up to 30 seconds in one take with up to 50 reference inputs. Both run on the same SeedVideoAI account — see our Seedance 2.5 page for a full comparison.
How many reference files can I use with MiniMax H3?
MiniMax H3 accepts up to 12 multimodal reference files per generation — typically up to 9 images, 3 video clips, and 3 audio clips — to guide identity, motion, framing, and sound. On SeedVideoAI the H3 endpoint is currently text-to-video, with reference uploads rolling out; Seedance 2.5 covers reference-driven work on the same account in the meantime.
What is the MiniMax H3 API?
Automate MiniMax H3 video generation via the SeedVideoAI REST API, using the same credit system as the web interface — suitable for developers building AI video pipelines without managing a separate MiniMax API key.
Are MiniMax H3's model weights open source?
MiniMax has released MiniMax H3 with open model weights for research and self-hosted use. On SeedVideoAI, you don't need to manage infrastructure or weights yourself — generate directly through the hosted platform on your existing credit balance.
What resolution and video length does MiniMax H3 support?
MiniMax H3 generates video at up to native 2K resolution at 24fps, in clips between roughly 5 and 15 seconds per generation. On SeedVideoAI you can set any whole-second length from 4 to 15 seconds, at 768P or 2K.
Can I use MiniMax H3 videos commercially?
Yes. Videos generated with MiniMax H3 on SeedVideoAI are yours to use for personal and commercial projects, including client deliverables and ad campaigns. Review the SeedVideoAI Terms of Service for full details.
Do I need a separate account for MiniMax H3 and Seedance 2.5?
No. Both models run on the same SeedVideoAI account and credit balance — switch between them from the model dropdown in the generator, no new signup required.
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