Hailuo 3

Hailuo 3 AI Video Generator

Create AI videos from text, images, first and last frames, and multimodal references—with native audio and precise creative control.

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Naming clarification

Is Hailuo 3 the Same as MiniMax H3?

Not exactly. MiniMax previously released video models under names such as Hailuo 2.3 and Hailuo 02, but its latest model is officially named MiniMax H3, not Hailuo 3.0.

People may still search for Hailuo 3, Hailuo 3.0, or Hailuo 03 when looking for the next generation of Hailuo AI video. If that is what you are looking for, MiniMax H3 is the current model to explore, with newer multimodal video-generation capabilities beyond earlier Hailuo models.

Hailuo 3 workflows

What You Can Create with Hailuo 3

Use Hailuo 3 workflows to create from text, animate images, set first and last frames, and add multimodal references that guide characters, products, motion, camera behavior, and sound.

Hailuo 3 Text to Video

Turn a written prompt into a complete AI video scene. Describe the subject, action, camera movement, environment, lighting, and sound to control how the shot develops over time.

Hailuo 3 Image to Video

Animate a portrait, product photo, illustration, storyboard, or other source image. Guide subject motion, camera movement, background activity, lighting changes, and audio while preserving the visual direction of your image.

Hailuo 3 First and Last Frame Video

Set the opening and ending of your shot, then describe what should happen between them. Ideal for product reveals, transformations, pose changes, storyboard transitions, and controlled camera moves.

Hailuo 3 Reference to Video

Use image, video, and supported audio references to guide character identity, product consistency, motion, camera behavior, style, and sound when a text prompt alone is not enough.

Reference Control

Keep Characters More Consistent with Hailuo 3

Use clear reference images to guide the face, hairstyle, clothing, body proportions, and accessories you want to preserve. For multi-character scenes, assign each reference to a specific person and clearly separate their roles in the prompt.

References give the generator more context for character consistency, but every finished Hailuo 3 clip should still be checked for face identity, clothing, hands, body proportions, accessories, and subject separation.

Audiovisual Direction

Hailuo 3 Video with Native Audio

Create video and sound as part of the same Hailuo 3 audiovisual workflow. Describe dialogue, ambience, footsteps, wind, rain, traffic, mechanical sounds, room tone, music, or action effects alongside the visible events in your scene.

For production use, review generated dialogue for pronunciation, timing, repetition, meaning, and synchronization instead of assuming that native audio is automatically ready to publish.

Camera Control

Hailuo 3 Camera Control

Direct the Hailuo 3 shot with clear camera language such as a slow push-in, pullback, tracking shot, orbit, pan, tilt, handheld follow, low-angle track, overhead shot, or static camera.

For example, “The camera slowly pushes toward the product while staying centered at table height” gives the model more useful direction than simply asking it to “make the camera cinematic.”

For short clips, start with one primary camera movement and add complexity only when the scene requires it.

Model Comparison

Hailuo 3 vs Hailuo 2.3

Hailuo 2.3 is an earlier official MiniMax video model built around text-to-video and image-to-video generation. Hailuo 3 points to a broader multimodal workflow that can use text, images, video, and audio together for generation and reference-based creation.

If you are searching for Hailuo 3 vs Hailuo 2.3, the biggest change is not simply a version number. The newer workflow adds more ways to guide characters, motion, camera behavior, audio, and the overall scene.

Hailuo 3, Hailuo 3.0, and Hailuo 03: What’s the Difference?

They are not currently documented as three separate official MiniMax models. The official current model name is MiniMax H3.

People may still use Hailuo 3, Hailuo 3.0, or Hailuo 03 when searching for the generation that follows Hailuo 2.3 and Hailuo 02. On this page, these terms describe that search intent, while the official name is used only where it provides needed clarification.

Workflow

How to Use Hailuo 3

  1. 1

    Choose Your Video Mode

    Select Text to Video to create a scene from a prompt, Image to Video to animate an existing image, First & Last Frame to control both endpoints, or Reference to Video for stronger character, product, motion, and style guidance.

  2. 2

    Add Your Prompt and References

    Upload clear source images or references when needed, then describe the subject action, timing, camera movement, environment, lighting, and sound you want in the video.

  3. 3

    Adjust Video Settings

    Choose the available duration, resolution, and aspect ratio based on where the finished Hailuo 3 video will be used.

  4. 4

    Generate, Review, and Refine

    Generate your video and check character identity, motion, hands, products, camera direction, text, audio, and the final frame. If an important detail is unstable, adjust one instruction and generate another version.

Use Cases

Hailuo 3 Use Cases

Use Hailuo 3 for product marketing, social content, cinematic concepts, and previsualization. Start from text, images, or references and adapt each workflow to the type of video you want to create.

Product Videos

Turn product images into polished hero shots, reveal sequences, lifestyle scenes, and short ads with controlled camera movement, lighting, and motion.

Social Media Videos

Create short-form videos from prompts, photos, or campaign assets for vertical and horizontal social content, promotional clips, and visual storytelling.

Cinematic Scenes

Explore cinematic shots with directed camera movement, lighting, character blocking, environments, atmosphere, and native audio before moving into full production.

Previsualization

Turn storyboards, reference images, and shot ideas into moving concepts to test composition, camera direction, timing, and scene flow before committing to a production.

Prompt Guidance

Tips for Better Hailuo 3 Prompts

  1. 01

    Describe What Changes Over Time

    Focus on action and progression, not just appearance. Explain what the subject does, how the scene develops, and where the action should end.

  2. 02

    Give Each Reference a Clear Role

    When using multiple references, specify which one controls the character, product, motion, camera behavior, style, or other visual details.

  3. 03

    Use Precise Camera Direction

    Replace vague instructions like “make it cinematic” with clear movements such as a slow push-in, orbit, tracking shot, pan, pullback, or static camera.

  4. 04

    Direct the Audio and Review the Result

    Describe dialogue, ambience, music, or sound effects when they matter to the scene. After generation, review the full video for motion, consistency, audio, and the final frame—not just the opening image.

Hailuo 3 FAQ

Answers to common questions about Hailuo 3, Hailuo 3.0, Hailuo 03, video generation, audio, references, and model differences.

What is Hailuo 3?

Hailuo 3 is a name people may use when looking for the newest generation of Hailuo AI video creation. The official model name discussed on this page is MiniMax H3.

Is Hailuo 3.0 released?

There is no separately documented official model named Hailuo 3.0. The current Hailuo video experience discussed here is the latest generation available through this browser workflow.

Is Hailuo 03 the same as Hailuo 3?

There are not separately documented official models called Hailuo 03 and Hailuo 3. These names are commonly used to describe the same likely search intent, partly because MiniMax previously used the official Hailuo 02 name.

What is the difference between Hailuo 3 and MiniMax H3?

MiniMax H3 is the official model name. Hailuo 3, Hailuo 3.0, and Hailuo 03 are alternative names people may use when searching for the newest Hailuo AI video generation experience.

Does Hailuo 3 support text and image to video?

Yes. The available Hailuo 3 workflow includes Text to Video and Image to Video, along with First & Last Frame generation and multimodal Reference to Video.

Does Hailuo 3 generate videos with audio?

Yes. Hailuo 3 supports native audiovisual generation, allowing prompts to include dialogue, ambience, sound effects, and music direction alongside the visual scene.

Can Hailuo 3 use video references?

Yes. Reference to Video accepts video references alongside images and supported audio, giving you more control over motion, camera behavior, and other visual characteristics.

Is Hailuo 3 better than Hailuo 2.3?

Hailuo 3 expands beyond the earlier Hailuo 2.3 workflow with broader multimodal input and reference capabilities across text, images, video, and audio. Which approach produces the better result still depends on the scene, prompt, and type of control you need.

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Whether you searched for Hailuo 3, Hailuo 3.0, or Hailuo 03, create directly in the browser. Turn text, images, keyframes, and multimodal references into AI videos with native audio and flexible creative control.

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