Hailuo models by MiniMax
Hailuo AI video generator: Hailuo 2.3 and the MiniMax H3 family in one studio
Make Hailuo AI videos from text or a photo. Viralance runs MiniMax’s Hailuo 2.3 plus the newer H3 models (H3, H3 Max and H3 Max Turbo), from 2 credits a clip. You pay per video from one-time credit packs, with no subscription.
Opens the studio with Hailuo 2.3 selected; the cost shows before you generate. Viralance is an independent platform, not affiliated with MiniMax.
- Credits per clip
- From 2
- Longest take
- 15s
- Versions
- 4
- Native audio
- 3 of 4
Hailuo versions on Viralance
Lengths, resolutions and credits from the live catalog. Success rate and median wait from 1527 real user generations (2026-01-29 to 2026-10-31).
| Version | Input | Length | Resolution | Audio | Credits per clip | Success / wait | Try |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hailuo 2.3 | Text, Image | 6 / 10s (1080p: 6s only) | 720p / 1080p | No | 3–7 | 100% · 3.4 min | Try Hailuo 2.3 |
| MiniMax H3 | Text, Image, Reference | 5 / 10 / 15s | 768p / 2K / 4K | Yes | 3–24 | 76% · 2.7 min | Try MiniMax H3 |
| MiniMax H3 Max | Text, Image | 5 / 10 / 15s | 480p / 768p / 1080p | Yes | 4–30 | Not enough data | Try MiniMax H3 Max |
| MiniMax H3 Max Turbo | Text, Image | 5 / 10 / 15s | 480p / 768p / 1080p | Yes | 2–15 | 83% · 1.3 min | Try MiniMax H3 Max Turbo |
Hailuo 2.3
3–7 credits- Input
- Text, Image
- Length
- 6 / 10s (1080p: 6s only)
- Resolution
- 720p / 1080p
- Audio
- No
- Success / wait
- 100% · 3.4 min
MiniMax H3
3–24 credits- Input
- Text, Image, Reference
- Length
- 5 / 10 / 15s
- Resolution
- 768p / 2K / 4K
- Audio
- Yes
- Success / wait
- 76% · 2.7 min
MiniMax H3 Max
4–30 credits- Input
- Text, Image
- Length
- 5 / 10 / 15s
- Resolution
- 480p / 768p / 1080p
- Audio
- Yes
MiniMax H3 Max Turbo
2–15 credits- Input
- Text, Image
- Length
- 5 / 10 / 15s
- Resolution
- 480p / 768p / 1080p
- Audio
- Yes
- Success / wait
- 83% · 1.3 min
A credit costs $0.30 on the $9 Mini pack and $0.18 on the $299 Business pack. Credits never expire. See pricing.
More Hailuo clips
Each clip was generated with the version named on it.
What Hailuo is good at
- Natural physics and facial emotion on a small budget: Hailuo 2.3 completed 100% of 33 real user generations.
- Anime and stylised motion: Hailuo 2.3 handles cel-shaded and illustrated looks well.
- The cheapest drafts with sound: MiniMax H3 Max Turbo starts at 2 credits for 5 seconds at 480p.
- Sharper finals: MiniMax H3 upscales to 2K and 4K with stereo audio, and MiniMax H3 Max is MiniMax’s top-quality H3 at up to 1080p.
- Up to 15 seconds per clip on the H3 models.
When to pick another model
- Hailuo 2.3 has no sound. For dialogue use Seedance 2.0 (lip sync) or VEO 3.1. Seedance 2.0
- Fewer refused prompts: MiniMax H3’s content check refused 15 of 67 real generations in our data, Kling 3.0 Standard 2 of 26. Kling 3.0
- Short clips with the highest success rate in our data: VEO 3.1 Fast. VEO 3.1
Hailuo prompts to try
Copy one, or open it in the studio with the model already selected.
A dancer in a red dress spins on a wet rooftop at night, her skirt flares and water splashes from her heels, city lights blur behind her, handheld camera
Fabric, water and body motion: physics is Hailuo’s strength.
Use this promptAnime style: a girl on a bicycle rides past rice fields at sunset, wind in her hair, cicadas, cel-shaded, Studio-style background painting
Anime look over a 10-second clip.
Use this promptLatte art being poured in slow motion, the milk forms a rosetta, steam rises, barista hands, cafe chatter and the hiss of the steam wand
Close-up detail with stereo ambience.
Use this promptQuick draft: a fox walks through fresh snow in a pine forest, breath visible, soft morning light, crunching footsteps
Cheapest draft with sound before a final render.
Use this promptHow to make a Hailuo video
- 01
Pick a Hailuo version
Open the studio with Hailuo 2.3 selected, or switch to another version. The credit cost updates as you change length and resolution.
- 02
Write a prompt or add a photo
Describe the shot, or upload an image to animate it. Choose 9:16 for TikTok and Reels or 16:9 for YouTube.
- 03
Generate and download
Most clips are ready in a few minutes. Download the MP4, extend it, add captions or a voiceover. If a generation fails or the model refuses the prompt, its credits are refunded automatically.
Hailuo questions
How much does Hailuo AI cost on Viralance?
Hailuo 2.3: 4 credits for 6 seconds at 720p from text (3 from a photo), 7 at 1080p. MiniMax H3 Max Turbo: 2–15 credits. MiniMax H3: 3–24. MiniMax H3 Max: 4–30. A Hailuo 2.3 720p clip is about $1.20 on the Mini pack. No subscription; credits never expire.
Is Viralance the official Hailuo AI website?
No. Viralance is an independent platform that runs MiniMax’s Hailuo and H3 models through fal.ai’s hosted model endpoints and bills per clip. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by MiniMax.
What is the difference between Hailuo 2.3 and MiniMax H3?
Hailuo 2.3 is the budget model with strong physics, 6 / 10s (1080p: 6s only), no audio. MiniMax H3 (also called Hailuo 03) adds native stereo audio, clips up to 15 seconds and 768p / 2K / 4K output, where 2K and 4K are upscaled from a 768p render. MiniMax H3 Max is the top-quality H3; MiniMax H3 Max Turbo is the fastest and cheapest.
Can Hailuo turn an image into a video?
Yes, all four versions animate a photo. MiniMax H3 also has a Reference mode that keeps a subject consistent across several images.
Do Hailuo videos have sound?
MiniMax H3, MiniMax H3 Max and MiniMax H3 Max Turbo generate audio with the picture. Hailuo 2.3 is silent; add music or a voiceover afterwards.
Can I use Hailuo videos commercially?
Yes. Videos you generate are yours to use commercially. Videos made before your first purchase carry a small Viralance watermark; any credit pack removes it from past and future videos. If a generation fails or the model refuses the prompt, its credits are refunded automatically.