MiniMax H3Hailuo 3.0, unlimited and online
MiniMax H3 is the video model MiniMax released on 31 July 2026 as the successor to Hailuo 2.3: it renders native 2K (2560×1440) at 24 fps with dialogue, effects and room tone generated in the same pass, and it takes text, images, reference clips and audio in one prompt. On HelloGen you can use it two ways: unlimited, at 0 credits per clip on Pro and Max, or on credits when you need native 2K.
- Released
- 31 July 2026, by MiniMax
- Also known as
- Hailuo 3.0 · Hailuo 03
- Output
- Native 2K (2560×1440), 24 fps
- Sound
- Native stereo, generated with the clip
- Unlimited
- 480p / 720p HD, 2–15 s, 0 credits
- On credits
- 720p or 2K, 5 or 10 s
What MiniMax H3 changes
Four things Hailuo 2.3 could not do, and why they matter for a short clip.
Native 2K, no upscaler
H3 regenerates its own low-resolution draft in context to reach 2560×1440, instead of bolting an upscaler onto a 1080p render. Text on signs, fabric weave and skin stay coherent at full size.
Sound in the same pass
Dialogue, footsteps, weather and room tone are generated with the picture, timed to what happens on screen. A line of dialogue in the prompt comes back spoken, not silent.
One prompt, many references
The model reads text, up to nine reference images, reference video and audio together, so a character, a camera move and a voice can each come from a different source.
Camera language it actually follows
Prompt “slow orbit”, “handheld tracking shot” or “push in” and the shot does that. Independent arena rankings in early August 2026 placed H3 first for video editing and second for text-to-video.
MiniMax H3 in the HelloGen composer
Exactly what the composer offers today — resolutions, clip lengths, sound and modes as you will find them.
| Resolution | 720p · 2K |
|---|---|
| Clip length | 5s / 10s |
| Sound | Native — the soundtrack is generated together with the picture, so there is no separate toggle |
| Modes | Tekst na wideo · Obraz na wideo · Pierwsza i ostatnia klatka · Z obrazami referencyjnymi |
| Reference inputs | Up to 9 reference images, plus one reference video or audio track |
| Aspect ratios | 21:9 · 16:9 · 4:3 · 1:1 · 3:4 · 9:16 |
| Credits | From 16 credits per second of output |
What a MiniMax H3 clip costs
Priced per second of output, by resolution. The composer shows the exact figure before you submit, and a failed render is never charged.
| Rozdzielczość | Length | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 720p | 5s | 80 |
| 720p | 10s | 160 |
| 2K | 5s | 130 |
| 2K | 10s | 260 |
Pro includes 3,600 credits a month ($19.9/month, or $15.99/month billed yearly); credit packs start at $4.90 for 500 credits and never expire.
How to use MiniMax H3 on HelloGen
Pick MiniMax H3
Open the Studio’s video tab. Choose MiniMax H3 Unlimited for 0 credits per clip, or MiniMax H3 when you need native 2K — the price updates as you set resolution and length.
Describe the shot, or upload
Write subject, action, camera move and lighting, and put any dialogue in quotes so it is spoken. Or drop in a photo as the first frame, add a last frame, or attach reference images and a clip.
Render it
Unlimited clips run 2 to 15 seconds at 480p, or 720p HD on Max; the credit version renders 5 or 10 seconds at 720p or 2K. The finished clip lands in My Works with its soundtrack; a failed render costs nothing.
Prompts that play to MiniMax H3’s strengths
Copy one into the composer and swap the nouns. Prompts are kept in English so they can be pasted as-is.
Slow orbit around a lone lighthouse on a basalt cliff at blue hour. Waves break below, the beam sweeps through drifting fog. Cinematic 24 fps, shallow depth of field; wind and distant surf audible.
Animate this product photo: the camera pushes in slowly while the bottle turns 90 degrees on a wet slate surface. Soft studio key light, a few water droplets slide down the glass. Quiet room tone.
The woman from the reference images walks through a rain-soaked Tokyo alley at night, neon reflected in puddles. Handheld tracking shot from behind; she turns and smiles at the camera. Ambient rain and city hum.
Two-shot in a diner booth under warm tungsten light. An older man in a flannel shirt says “You came back.” The woman opposite laughs softly and replies “I never left.” Natural room tone, a faint clink of cutlery.
MiniMax H3 vs the other video models on HelloGen
Pick MiniMax H3 when you want to make a lot of clips: it is the one model on the site you can use unlimited, and it brings sound and camera control in one render. It is also the lowest 2K price on credits. Kling 3.0 is the alternative for a true 4K frame with optional sound; Veo 3.1 Quality trades price for Google’s prompt fidelity; Seedance 2.5 is the one to reach for when a scene needs to hold together across several shots.
| Model | Rozdzielczość | Długość | Opcja dźwięku | Od |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 720p · 2K | 5s / 10s | ✓ | 80 kredytów | |
| 720p · 1080p · 4K | 5s / 10s | ✓ | 70 kredytów | |
| 720p · 1080p · 4K | Za klip | — | 225 kredytów | |
| 480p · 720p | 5s / 10s | ✓ | 140 kredytów |
The credits column is each model’s cheapest combination; the composer prices the exact resolution, length and sound you pick.
MiniMax H3 questions
What is MiniMax H3?
MiniMax H3 is a video generation model from MiniMax, released on 31 July 2026 as the successor to Hailuo 2.3. It generates native 2K (2560×1440) video at 24 frames per second with a soundtrack produced in the same pass, and accepts text, images, reference video and audio as input. Most people know it under its consumer name, Hailuo 3.0.
Can I use MiniMax H3 unlimited?
Yes. On Pro and Max, MiniMax H3 Unlimited costs 0 credits per clip, with no daily cap: 480p on Pro, 720p HD on Max, 2 to 15 seconds, with sound. Your first clips each day go straight to the front of the line (co najmniej 2 dziennie w Pro, 5 w Max), and every day you are subscribed counts — there is no 7-day window.
Are MiniMax H3, Hailuo 3.0 and Hailuo 03 the same model?
Yes. MiniMax H3 is the model’s official name; Hailuo 3.0 and Hailuo 03 are the names it carries in the Hailuo AI app and in third-party listings. HelloGen uses the official name in the composer.
Does MiniMax H3 generate sound?
Yes — sound is native to the model, so every clip comes back with its soundtrack (dialogue, effects and ambience) generated together with the picture. That is why the HelloGen composer shows no separate sound toggle for H3, and why the price does not change for audio.
What resolution does MiniMax H3 output?
Two tiers: 768p, listed as “720p” in the composer, and the model’s native 2K, which is 2560×1440. It does not render 4K; if you need a 4K frame, Kling 3.0 and the Veo 3.1 models offer one.
How is the unlimited version different from the credit version?
Same model, two ways to pay. The unlimited version costs 0 credits per clip and renders at 480p, or 720p HD on Max, for 2 to 15 seconds. The credit version renders 720p or native 2K for 5 or 10 seconds at 16 or 26 credits a second, and every plan with credits can use it. Use unlimited for volume and drafts, and credits when a clip needs to be 2K.
Is MiniMax H3 free?
The base model’s weights are open, so you can run it on your own computer if your graphics card can hold it; our guide to running H3 locally covers the setup. Online, generating video always costs compute, so no service gives H3 away without limits. On HelloGen it is unlimited on Pro and Max, and image generation is free on every plan.
How many credits does a MiniMax H3 clip cost on HelloGen?
On MiniMax H3 Unlimited, none: clips cost 0 credits on Pro and Max. On the credit version, 16 credits per second at 720p and 26 per second at 2K. So a 5-second 720p clip is 80 credits and a 10-second 2K clip is 260. Pro includes 3,600 credits a month — enough for about 45 five-second 720p clips — and a failed render is never charged.
Which plan do I need for MiniMax H3?
For MiniMax H3 Unlimited you need Pro or Max. The credit version has no plan to unlock — it is open to anyone with the credits for a clip. It sits in the video composer alongside the other video models, and the button on this page opens the Studio with it selected. Credits come with a Basic or Pro plan (Pro includes 3,600 a month at $19.9, or $15.99 a month billed yearly) or as a one-off pack from $4.90.
Can I keep the same character across clips?
Use reference mode: attach up to nine reference images of the character, and optionally a reference video or audio track, then describe the new scene. H3 treats them as guidance for identity, wardrobe and voice, which is the most reliable way to carry a character from one clip to the next.
Can I use MiniMax H3 videos commercially?
Yes — clips you generate on HelloGen are yours to use, including commercially, to the extent the law allows. You are responsible for making sure your prompt and any image, video or audio you upload do not infringe someone else’s rights; the Acceptable Use Policy covers the details.
Make as many H3 clips as you want
Describe the shot, put the dialogue in quotes, and render it at 0 credits on Pro and Max.
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