MiniMax H3 by MiniMax
MiniMax H3 AI video generator: H3, H3 Max and H3 Max Turbo (Hailuo 03)
MiniMax H3, also called Hailuo 03, is the generation after Hailuo 2.3. It adds stereo audio and 15-second clips. Viralance runs three versions: MiniMax H3 with 2K and 4K output, MiniMax H3 Max for top quality, and MiniMax H3 Max Turbo, the lowest-cost clip with sound on Viralance at 2 credits.
Opens the studio with MiniMax H3 selected; the cost shows before you generate. Viralance is an independent platform, not affiliated with MiniMax.
What MiniMax H3 does
H3 generates the picture and a stereo soundtrack together, from text, a photo or (on MiniMax H3) several reference images, in clips of 5 / 10 / 15s.
The three versions trade speed, price and quality. MiniMax H3 Max Turbo is built for drafts and volume (83% success, median wait 1.3 min in our data). MiniMax H3 renders 768p and upscales to 2K or 4K. MiniMax H3 Max is MiniMax’s highest-quality H3 at up to 1080p.
Its content check is stricter than some models: it refused 15 of 67 real MiniMax H3 generations in our data. Refused clips are refunded.
Lengths, resolutions and credits per clip
From the live catalog. The Generate button shows the exact cost before every run.
MiniMax H3
3–24 credits- Input
- Text, Image, Reference
- Length
- 5 / 10 / 15s
- Resolution
- 768p / 2K / 4K
- Audio
- Yes
- In dollars
- $0.90–$7.20 on Mini
- Success / wait
- 76% of 67 runs · median 2.7 min
MiniMax H3 Max
4–30 credits- Input
- Text, Image
- Length
- 5 / 10 / 15s
- Resolution
- 480p / 768p / 1080p
- Audio
- Yes
- In dollars
- $1.20–$9.00 on Mini
MiniMax H3 Max Turbo
2–15 credits- Input
- Text, Image
- Length
- 5 / 10 / 15s
- Resolution
- 480p / 768p / 1080p
- Audio
- Yes
- In dollars
- $0.60–$4.50 on Mini
- Success / wait
- 83% of 121 runs · median 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, or compare the price per clip with every other model in the pricing dataset.
Clips made with MiniMax H3
Generated on Viralance with the model named on each clip. Prompts are shown where we have them.
MiniMax H3 Max 
MiniMax H3 Max Turbo
MiniMax H3 vs Hailuo 2.3
Hailuo 2.3 is the version before H3, and both run on Viralance:
| Aspect | Hailuo 2.3 | MiniMax H3 |
|---|---|---|
| Native audio | No | Yes, stereo |
| Lengths | 6 / 10s (1080p: 6s only) | 5 / 10 / 15s |
| Resolution | 720p / 1080p | H3 768p / 2K / 4K; Max and Turbo 480p / 768p / 1080p |
| Reference mode | No | Yes, on MiniMax H3 |
| Credits, cheapest clip | 3 | 2 (Turbo, 5s at 480p) |
2K and 4K on MiniMax H3 are upscaled from a 768p render, so they are sharper on a big screen but carry no more detail than the source.
Prompt tips for MiniMax H3
Draft on Turbo, finish on Max
Turbo at 480p is 2 credits for 5 seconds. Once the prompt works, render it on MiniMax H3 Max at 1080p (10).
Use stereo on purpose
Describe where sounds come from: "a train passes from left to right", "birds on the right". Stereo makes that placement audible on headphones.
Only pay for 4K when it is shown big
4K on MiniMax H3 is 8 credits for 5 seconds against 3 at 768p. On a phone screen the difference is small.
Keep realistic faces generic
Prompts that read as a specific real person are refused most often. Describe age, style and expression rather than a name.
MiniMax H3 prompts to try
Copy one, or open it in the studio with the model already selected.
Latte art being poured in slow motion, the milk forms a rosetta, steam rises, barista hands, cafe chatter on the left and the steam wand hissing on the right
Close-up detail with placed stereo sound.
Use this promptA snowboarder carves down fresh powder, the camera follows behind and overtakes him, snow sprays, wind rush and the scrape of the board
Fast action at H3 Max quality.
Use this promptQuick draft: a fox walks through fresh snow in a pine forest, breath visible, soft morning light, crunching footsteps
The lowest-cost draft with sound.
Use this promptHow to make a MiniMax H3 video
- 01
Open the studio with MiniMax H3
The link opens the create page with MiniMax H3 selected; MiniMax H3 Max and MiniMax H3 Max Turbo are in the same picker.
- 02
Prompt, photo or references
Describe the scene and its sounds, upload a photo, or add reference images on H3.
- 03
Choose length and resolution
Pick 5 / 10 / 15s and a resolution; the cost shows before you generate. If a generation fails or the model refuses the prompt, its credits are refunded automatically.
MiniMax H3 questions
How much does MiniMax H3 cost?
MiniMax H3: 3, 6 or 9 credits for 5, 10 or 15 seconds at 768p, 7–20 at 2K and 8–24 at 4K. MiniMax H3 Max: 4–30 credits. MiniMax H3 Max Turbo: 2–15. A 5-second 768p H3 clip is about $0.90 on the Mini pack ($9).
Is MiniMax H3 the same as Hailuo 03?
Yes. MiniMax publishes its video models under the Hailuo name; H3 is the third generation, after Hailuo 02 and 2.3.
Which H3 should I use?
MiniMax H3 Max Turbo for drafts and volume, MiniMax H3 for 2K or 4K output and reference images, MiniMax H3 Max for the best-looking 1080p clip.
Does MiniMax H3 really render 4K?
It renders at 768p and upscales to 2K or 4K in the same job. The file is 4K; fine detail is limited by the 768p source.
Is Viralance the official MiniMax or Hailuo site?
No. Viralance is an independent platform that runs MiniMax’s H3 models through fal.ai’s hosted model endpoints and bills per clip. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by MiniMax.
Can I use MiniMax H3 clips commercially?
Yes. Clips you generate are yours to use commercially. Clips made before your first purchase carry a small Viralance watermark, which any credit pack removes from past and future clips.