Free MiniMax H3 AI Video Generator

Turn a prompt, a first and last frame, or image, video and audio references into 4–15 second videos with native stereo sound. Output up to 2K in 21:9, 16:9, 1:1 or 9:16.

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MiniMax H3 Video Examples

4–15 seconds · up to 2K · 24 fpsProduct shots, character scenes and dialogue clips generated with MiniMax H3, with native stereo audio.

MiniMax H3: One Model for Text, Image, Video and Audio Input

MiniMax H3 is a general-purpose multimodal video model released by MiniMax on July 31, 2026. It reads text, images, video and audio together and generates video with native stereo sound in a single pass.

MiniMax H3 Text to Video

Describe the subject, action, camera move and sound. H3 follows complex instructions and renders on-screen text and brand names accurately, so prompts for ads and product films work as written.

Create from text

Seedance 2.0 video example: a journey through a futuristic city above the clouds.

First and Last Frame to Video

Upload one image as the first or last frame, or two images for both, then describe the motion in between. Ideal for product reveals and planned transitions.

Animate an image

Seedance 2.5 video example: a portrait and camera movement in soft window light.

Omni Reference: Images, Video and Audio

Combine up to 9 images, 3 video clips and 3 audio clips (12 files max, video and audio up to 15 seconds total) to lock characters, motion and voice. H3 can also transfer motion from one video to another.

Try Omni Reference

A Seedance 2.5 example showing character and scene references alongside a paper puppy in motion.

MiniMax H3 Prompts and Examples

Copy a tested MiniMax H3 prompt, swap the subject or setting, and generate. Add a line for sound or dialogue — H3 generates audio with the video.

Visual example

Seedance 2.5

Reference prompt

Seedance 2.5 · Text to Video

Lantern city

An ancient Chinese city during a lantern festival at night. Fireworks bloom above tiled roofs, warm lanterns line the streets. The aerial camera descends slowly past the rooftops toward a lively market. Deep blue sky, warm practical light, an expansive cinematic atmosphere.

Use this prompt

Prompt structureSubjectActionCameraSetting & lightSound

What You Can Make with MiniMax H3

MiniMax positions H3 for advertising, branding, e-commerce, product design, UI/UX and gaming.

Seedance 2.5

Ads & brand films

On-screen text and logos render accurately.

Seedance 2.5

E-commerce product videos

Use first and last frames for product showcases.

Seedance 2.5

Multilingual dialogue clips

Stable dialogue in 11 languages.

Seedance 2.5

Game & character scenes

Reference images keep characters consistent.

Seedance 2.5

Motion transfer

Transfer motion from one video to another (V2V).

MiniMax H3 Specs at a Glance

What MiniMax H3 supports today: 4–15 second clips at 24 fps, 768p by default with an optional 2K regenerate step, 32 kHz stereo audio, aspect ratios from 21:9 to 9:16, and dialogue in 11 languages.

Spec	MiniMax H3
Duration	4–15 s
Resolution	768p default, up to 2K
Frame rate	24 fps
Aspect ratios	21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16
Audio	32 kHz native stereo
Inputs	text, ≤2 frames, ≤9 images, ≤3 videos, ≤3 audio
Dialogue languages	11 stable
Weights	open (Hugging Face, 33B)

Plans & Credit Packs

First-month BOGO

First-month credits: buy one, get one free

Start your first paid subscription with any monthly plan and get 100% extra credits in month one.

For accounts that have never had a successful paid subscription. All monthly plans qualify; once per account. Bonus credits expire at the end of the first billing period.

Mini Plan

$29.90/mo, billed monthly

First-month BOGO

300 credits×2

600 credits in your first month

Then 300 credits per month at the same monthly price.

For hobbyists and new users who want lightweight creation, personal testing, and a cost-effective way to keep producing steadily.

What you get

Includes 300 credits every 30-day billing cycle
About 30 high-quality videos
About 150 high-quality images
Unlocks MiniMax H3 text, first/last frame and omni reference modes
MiniMax reports H3 costs less than a third of mainstream models per second at 2K.
Text to image and image to image
Watermark-free, high-speed downloads
Private generation
Faster generation queue
Commercial-use rights
Additional benefits added later
See the estimated credit cost before submitting
Track your balance and completed work in your account

Actual output varies by model, resolution, duration, and reference media.

Standard Plan

$59.90/mo, billed monthly

First-month BOGO

660 credits×2

1,320 credits in your first month

Then 660 credits per month at the same monthly price.

For most creators who want strong value, regular content updates, frequent generation, and marketing asset production.

What you get

Includes 660 credits every 30-day billing cycle (about 10% more than Mini Plan)
About 66 high-quality videos
About 330 high-quality images
Unlocks MiniMax H3 text, first/last frame and omni reference modes
MiniMax reports H3 costs less than a third of mainstream models per second at 2K.
Text to image and image to image
Watermark-free, high-speed downloads
Private generation
Faster generation queue
Commercial-use rights
Additional benefits added later
See the estimated credit cost before submitting
Track your balance and completed work in your account

Actual output varies by model, resolution, duration, and reference media.

Adjustable

Plus Plan

$119.90/mo, billed monthly

First-month BOGO

1,450 credits×2

2,900 credits in your first month

Then 1,450 credits per month at the same monthly price.

$119.90$200

For professionals, studios, and high-intensity creation needs. A production-ready plan for agencies and creative teams.

What you get

Includes 1,450 credits every 30-day billing cycle (about 20% more than Mini Plan)
About 145 high-quality videos
About 725 high-quality images
Unlocks MiniMax H3 text, first/last frame and omni reference modes
MiniMax reports H3 costs less than a third of mainstream models per second at 2K.
Text to image and image to image
Watermark-free, high-speed downloads
Private generation
Faster generation queue
Commercial-use rights
Additional benefits added later
See the estimated credit cost before submitting
Track your balance and completed work in your account

Actual output varies by model, resolution, duration, and reference media.

Save more with yearly billing — see pricing

Compare plans

Frequently asked questions about MiniMax H3

Answers about model selection, text-to-video, image-to-video and writing prompts.

Is MiniMax H3 free to use?

Yes. New accounts get 6 free credits to try the AI video generator.

What is MiniMax H3?

MiniMax H3 is a general-purpose multimodal video generation model from MiniMax. It understands text, images, video and audio and generates 4–15 second videos with native stereo sound at up to 2K.

When was MiniMax H3 released?

MiniMax announced H3 on July 31, 2026 and open-sourced its weights on August 3, 2026.

Is MiniMax H3 open source?

Yes. MiniMax published two base checkpoints, H3-Base-FL2VA and H3-Base-Ref2VA, on Hugging Face (MiniMaxAI/MiniMax-H3). 2K output uses an additional H3-Regenerate-2K step.

Can I try MiniMax H3 for free?

[Free credits TBD] New accounts get free credits to generate a MiniMax H3 clip in the browser, with no credit card.

How do I use MiniMax H3 on h3-minimax.com?

Write a prompt or upload first/last frames or references, choose duration (4–15 s) and aspect ratio, then generate and download the MP4 with audio.

What inputs does MiniMax H3 support?

Text only; one or two frames (first, last, or both); or omni reference with up to 9 images, 3 videos and 3 audio clips (audio must accompany an image or video).

What languages can MiniMax H3 speak?

Dialogue is stably supported in 11 languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

Does MiniMax H3 have an API?

MiniMax lists H3 in its platform model release notes; check platform.minimax.io for current API access and pricing.

Create Your First MiniMax H3 Video

Enter a prompt or upload a frame, add sound or dialogue, and generate a 4–15 second video with native stereo audio.

Create with MiniMax H3