Hailuo 3.0 AI Video Generator
MiniMax H3 (Hailuo 3.0) generates 2K video with native stereo audio from text, images, video, and audio references. Clips land on your VideoGen timeline.
By MiniMax · Released July 2026 · 2K output at less than a third of mainstream per-second pricing
How VideoGen integrates Hailuo 3.0 (MiniMax H3)
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Max duration | 4 to 15 seconds |
| Max resolution | 2K (1440-pixel short edge) at 24 fps |
| Native audio | Yes, stereo audio generated with the video |
| Input types | Text, up to 9 images, 3 video clips, 3 audio clips (12 files max) |
| Aspect ratios | 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16, or adaptive |
| Open weights | Announced for public release |
| Elo Benchmark | 1,237 (Text to Video Arena (with audio)) |
Quality tiers in VideoGen
- Low
The fastest and most affordable tier, built for drafts and quick iteration.
- Standard
The balanced default: good quality video clips at an everyday cost.
- High
Premium quality video clips for the content you publish.
- Max
Our highest quality tier for detailed, polished video clips.
Use Hailuo 3.0 (MiniMax H3) directly in VideoGen to create video clips. Choose a quality tier, generate your content, and add it to a finished video in the same workspace.
How to use Hailuo 3.0 (MiniMax H3) in VideoGen
Create a free account
Sign up for VideoGen to open the AI playground and editor.
Open a workflow
Start the storyboard to video or prompt to video workflow, or use the AI video tool inside any project.
Pick a quality tier or type a prompt
Choose the tier that fits your needs and describe what you want to create.
Generate and build your video
VideoGen builds the finished video with visuals, narration, and captions, ready to export.
Hailuo 3.0 (MiniMax H3) API
Developers can generate video clips through the VideoGen API with the same quality tier routing as the app, so requests reach models like Hailuo 3.0 (MiniMax H3) without managing provider keys.
curl -X POST "https://api.videogen.io/v1/tools/generate-video-clip" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $VIDEOGEN_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"prompt": "A drone shot over a coastal town at sunrise", "durationSeconds": 8}'
2K clips with real sound
Generate sharp 2K footage with synchronized stereo audio in one pass, from a prompt, a first and last frame, or a set of references.
Master-quality output by default
H3 renders on a 1440-pixel short edge, so clips arrive ready for delivery without an upscaling step, even small on-screen text stays legible.
Stretch your credit budget
MiniMax prices H3's 2K output at less than a third of mainstream models' per-second rates, making it a strong pick for volume content.
Guide it with references
Mix up to 12 reference files (images, video, and audio) in one request to keep characters, products, and sound consistent across clips.
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Frequently asked questions
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