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MiniMax H3 Max Video Generator
Turn a start frame into video, add an optional end frame for tighter control, and generate fast iterations directly in the browser.
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MODEL OVERVIEW
What Is MiniMax H3 Max?
MiniMax H3 Max is a fast AI video generation workflow for creating 5- to 15-second videos from text prompts, starting images, keyframes, and supported reference media.
This workspace includes both MiniMax H3 Max and MiniMax H3 Max Turbo. Choose Max when you need image, video, or audio references. Choose Turbo for faster, lower-credit text-to-video and image-to-video drafts. Both support an optional end frame in Image to Video.
Both options support 480p and 768p output with audio generated as part of the video. If you need 2K output, use the standard MiniMax H3 workflow instead.
GENERATION MODES
MiniMax H3 Max Video Generation Modes
Choose the workflow that matches the material you already have and the level of control your shot needs.Text to Video
Start with a written prompt and describe the subject, action, camera movement, lighting, visual style, sound, and ending.
MiniMax H3 Max and Turbo both support prompt-only video generation.
Open Text to VideoImage to Video
Upload a starting image, then describe how the subject, camera, environment, and sound should change over time.
Add an optional end frame in this workspace when you want more control over how the shot finishes.
Open Image to VideoReference to Video
Use MiniMax H3 Max Reference to Video when image, video, or audio files need to guide different parts of the result.
Reference inputs can help control appearance, motion, timing, camera behavior, or sound continuity.
Reference to Video is available with Max, not Turbo.
Open Reference to VideoOutput & Prompt Controls
Choose 480p or 768p output, a 5- to 15-second duration, and the prompt expansion setting that fits your workflow.
480p768p5–15 secDisabledBalancedQuality
Use Disabled when you want the generation to stay closer to your wording, Balanced as a practical default, or Quality when the prompt benefits from a richer interpretation.
MODEL OPTIONS
MiniMax H3 Max vs MiniMax H3 Max Turbo
Both models support 480p and 768p generation, but they are designed for different workflows.| Feature | MiniMax H3 Max | MiniMax H3 Max Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Text to Video | Yes | Yes |
| Image to Video | Yes | Yes |
| Optional end frame | Yes | Yes |
| Reference inputs | Image, video, audio | No |
| Resolution | 480p or 768p | 480p or 768p |
| Duration | 5–15 sec | 5–15 sec |
| 480p rate | 3 credits/sec | 1 credit/sec |
| 768p rate | 4 credits/sec | 2 credits/sec |
| Workflow focus | More control and references | Faster, lower-credit drafts |
When to Use Max
Choose MiniMax H3 Max when image, video, or audio references need to guide appearance, motion, timing, camera behavior, or sound. Both Max and Turbo support optional end frames in Image to Video.
When to Use Turbo
Choose MiniMax H3 Max Turbo when you want to test text-to-video or image-to-video ideas quickly at a lower credit cost.
MODEL COMPARISON
MiniMax H3 Max vs Standard MiniMax H3
Use Max for fast 480p and 768p iteration. Use standard H3 when the workflow needs up to 2K output.| Feature | Standard MiniMax H3 | MiniMax H3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Highest output | Up to 2K | 768p |
| Duration | 5–15 sec | 5–15 sec |
| Text to Video | Yes | Yes |
| Image to Video | Yes | Yes |
| Reference workflow | Available | Max only |
| Main workflow focus | Higher-resolution delivery | Faster 480p/768p iteration |
Need 2K output or the broader MiniMax H3 workflow?
Open the MiniMax H3 AI Video GeneratorHOW IT WORKS
How to Use MiniMax H3 Max
Choose a workflow, select Max or Turbo, set the output, then describe the shot and generate.Choose a Generation Mode
Use Text to Video for prompt-only creation, Image to Video when you have a starting image, or Reference to Video when Max needs additional image, video, or audio guidance.
Choose Max or Turbo
Select Max when you need image, video, or audio references. Select Turbo for faster, lower-credit text-to-video or image-to-video drafts. Both support an optional end frame.
Upload Media and Write the Prompt
In Image to Video, upload a required start frame and an optional end frame. In Max Reference to Video, add your image, video, or audio references. Skip uploads in Text to Video.
Then describe the subject and setting, visible action, camera movement, lighting, visual style, sound, and ending constraint.
Set Resolution and Duration
Choose 480p or 768p, then select a duration from 5 to 15 seconds. You can also choose Disabled, Balanced, or Quality prompt expansion.
Generate and Review
Review the credit estimate and generate your video. After generation, review the full clip and change one major instruction at a time when refining the result.
GENERATOR SETTINGS
MiniMax H3 Max Settings
These settings affect output quality, generation cost, and how the generator interprets your shot.Model
Choose Max when you need image, video, or audio references. Choose Turbo for lower-credit text-to-video or image-to-video drafts. Both support an optional end frame in Image to Video.
Resolution
Use 480p for quick tests and lower-cost iterations. Switch to 768p when the concept is working and you want a sharper result.
Duration
Start with 5–8 seconds when testing motion, timing, or camera direction. Extend the clip only after the core movement is working.
Prompt Expansion
Balanced is a practical starting point for most generations.
References
Start with the minimum number of reference files needed to define the shot. Add more only when they materially improve appearance, motion, timing, or sound continuity.
PRICING & CREDITS
MiniMax H3 Max Pricing and Credits
Credit usage depends on the selected model, resolution, duration, and reference inputs.| Model | Resolution | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| MiniMax H3 Max | 480p | 3 credits/sec |
| MiniMax H3 Max | 768p | 4 credits/sec |
| MiniMax H3 Max Turbo | 480p | 1 credit/sec |
| MiniMax H3 Max Turbo | 768p | 2 credits/sec |
Example Costs
A 5-second Turbo generation at 480p uses 5 credits.
An 8-second Max generation at 768p uses 32 credits.
For Max Reference to Video, each reference image costs 3 credits at 1024×1024 or 2048×2048. Reference-video usage can also increase the total credit cost. Image to Video start and end frames have no separate image charge.
The workspace displays the full estimate before generation, so review the live number before starting the task.
PROMPT EXAMPLES
MiniMax H3 Max Prompt Examples
A practical prompt order is Subject & Setting → Action → Camera → Lighting & Style → Sound → Ending.Keep each shot focused on one main action and one clear camera direction.
Cinematic Product Shot
Max · 768p · 8 sec · 16:9 · Balanced
A matte black electric kettle on a warm oak table in a small kitchen at night. Steam rises as the camera makes a slow orbit at table height. Soft window light, quiet kettle hiss. End on a centered product shot.
Image-to-Video Product Reveal
Max · 768p · 6 sec · Quality
Animate the uploaded product image. Keep the product fixed while dust moves through a side key light. The camera pushes in slowly. Preserve the label and finish on a clean, steady frame.
Reference-Led Character Shot
Max · 768p · 10 sec · Balanced
A person wearing the supplied wardrobe walks through a concrete hallway toward daylight. Keep the supplied styling consistent. Handheld follow shot, natural footsteps, and a restrained finish as the subject reaches the light.
Fast Social Draft
Turbo · 480p · 5 sec · 9:16 · Disabled
A skateboarder moves through late-afternoon light between parked vans. Start with a quick snap zoom, then track alongside the board. Warm grain, wheel chatter, no visible logos. End while the skater is mid-ollie.
USE CASES
MiniMax H3 Max Use Cases
Use Turbo for economical first passes, then move to Max when the chosen direction needs more control or reference media.Previsualization & Storyboards
Test framing, camera movement, blocking, and pacing before moving to a higher-resolution delivery workflow.
Social Video Iteration
Use Turbo to explore short concepts quickly, then move the strongest direction into Max when the shot needs more control.
Product Motion from Images
Animate an existing product image while guiding camera movement, motion, lighting, and the final frame.
Reference-Led Character Shots
Use Max reference inputs when wardrobe, character appearance, movement, timing, or audio direction needs more continuity across the shot.
MiniMax H3 Max FAQ
Quick answers about MiniMax H3 Max generation modes, Turbo, resolution, references, credits, prompts, and audio.
What is MiniMax H3 Max?
MiniMax H3 Max is a video generation workflow for creating 5- to 15-second videos at 480p or 768p from text, images, keyframes, and supported reference inputs.
What is MiniMax H3 Max Turbo?
MiniMax H3 Max Turbo is the lower-credit option for text-to-video and image-to-video generation. It does not support reference inputs.
What resolution does MiniMax H3 Max support?
Max and Turbo both support 480p and 768p output in this workspace. Use the standard MiniMax H3 workflow when you need 2K output.
How long can MiniMax H3 Max videos be?
Choose a duration from 5 to 15 seconds for Max or Turbo.
Does MiniMax H3 Max support Text to Video?
Yes. Both Max and Turbo can generate a video from a written prompt without uploaded media.
Does MiniMax H3 Max support Image to Video?
Yes. Both Max and Turbo support a required start frame and an optional end frame in Image to Video. Describe how the subject, camera, environment, and sound should change in your prompt.
Can MiniMax H3 Max use image, video, and audio references?
Yes. Reference to Video is available with Max and can use supported image, video, and audio references to guide appearance, motion, timing, camera behavior, or sound.
Does MiniMax H3 Max generate audio?
Yes. Audio is generated with the video. Describe dialogue, ambience, music, or sound effects in the prompt, or use an audio reference with Max when the shot needs it.
What is the difference between Max and Turbo?
Max supports reference inputs for more directed visual and audio guidance. Turbo focuses on faster, lower-credit text-to-video and image-to-video generation.
How are MiniMax H3 Max credits calculated?
Max uses 3 credits per second at 480p and 4 credits per second at 768p. Turbo uses 1 credit per second at 480p and 2 credits per second at 768p. In Max Reference to Video, each reference image adds 3 credits; reference video can also add to the total.
Which prompt expansion setting should I use?
Use Balanced as a general starting point. Choose Disabled when you want to stay closer to your exact wording, or Quality when you want a richer interpretation of the prompt.
READY TO GENERATE?
Create Your Next MiniMax H3 Max Video
Choose Max for reference-led control or Turbo for lower-credit drafts, then set the resolution, duration, and prompt before generating.
Open MiniMax H3 Max