MiniMax
Hailuo AI (MiniMax H3)
Hailuo AI is the video brand of MiniMax, an AI company based in Shanghai, and its current model since July 2026 is MiniMax H3. On Klakix, H3 Max and H3 Max Turbo turn a prompt or a photo into a 5, 10, or 15 second clip with sound. A 5-second clip at 480p starts at 13 credits.
Available on Klakix
You can use three models from the MiniMax H3 family here: H3 Max Turbo (fast and cheap), H3 Max (balanced), and H3 Max Lip Sync for talking photos. The first two are in Text to Video and Image to Video, and Lip Sync is in Talking Photo. The 2K version of H3 and reference-file generation on MiniMax's own site aren't available here.
| Tool | Model | Credits | About |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text to Video | MiniMax H3 Max Turbo | 20 | $0.73–$1.33 |
| Text to Video | MiniMax H3 Max | 40 | $1.45–$2.67 |
| Image to Video | MiniMax H3 Max Turbo | 20 | $0.73–$1.33 |
| Image to Video | MiniMax H3 Max | 40 | $1.45–$2.67 |
| Talking Photo | MiniMax H3 Max Lip Sync | 74 | $2.69–$4.93 |
Default settings (shortest clip). The dollar range depends on the credit pack or plan you buy.
Real outputs
Made with Hailuo AI
These videos were generated on this site with the model named on each one.
What is Hailuo AI?
Hailuo AI is the video generation brand and app from MiniMax, an AI company. According to its official site, MiniMax was founded in early 2022, and its prospectus for the Hong Kong stock exchange lists its headquarters in Shanghai.
The brand became known through Hailuo 01, Hailuo 02 (June 2025), and Hailuo 2.3 (October 2025). On July 31, 2026, MiniMax announced MiniMax H3; according to Hailuo's site, people also call it Hailuo 3 or Hailuo H3. The H3 model weights are publicly available on Hugging Face under a community license.
The H3 Max and H3 Max Turbo models on Klakix are versions of MiniMax H3 that our API provider trained further: H3 Max is tuned for prompt accuracy and visual quality, and H3 Max Turbo is tuned for speed and costs half as much.
H3 Max vs. H3 Max Turbo
Both offer the same durations and resolutions. The difference is price, speed, and how refined the result looks. Credit costs in the table come straight from our model catalog.
- Rankings come from the Artificial Analysis blind-vote arena, read on September 23, 2026: H3 Max was 1st in image to video with sound (Elo 1195) and 3rd in text to video with sound (Elo 1227).
- According to our API provider's documentation, the 1080p option enhances a video generated at 768p, and it costs twice as much as 768p.
- The longest generation is 15 seconds; with H3 Max at 768p that's 120 credits. Preview a prompt with Turbo first, then rerun it with Max once you like it.
| H3 Max Turbo | H3 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Fast and cheap | Balanced |
| Duration | 5, 10, 15 sec | 5, 10, 15 sec |
| Resolution | 480p / 768p / 1080p | 480p / 768p / 1080p |
| 5 sec credits (480p / 768p / 1080p) | 13 / 20 / 40 | 25 / 40 / 80 |
| Sound | Yes, always on | Yes, always on |
| Aspect ratios (text to video) | 6 ratios, including 21:9 | 6 ratios, including 21:9 |
| End frame | Supported | Supported |
| Independent ranking | Not listed | 1st in image to video with sound, 3rd in text to video with sound |
Is Hailuo AI free?
On Hailuo's own site, a free account gets you the basic features, and clips download with a watermark. Welcome credits for new users expire after three days (Hailuo subscription terms). MiniMax also runs new-user promotions for H3, and those change often.
Klakix doesn't require a subscription and doesn't add a visible watermark. Signing up is free, and the 20 free credits you get after verifying your email work for voiceovers; video tools unlock after your first credit purchase. We pay the AI provider for every video we generate, so there's no free video trial; before you buy, you can watch unedited H3 clips on the examples page. Credit packs start with the Mini pack, 75 credits for $5.
How to use Hailuo AI
- Sign up and open Text to Video or Image to Video.
- Pick MiniMax H3 Max Turbo or MiniMax H3 Max from the model list.
- Describe the scene or upload a photo. For image to video, you can add an end frame too, and the model builds the transition between the two.
- Choose the duration (5, 10, or 15 seconds) and the resolution. The credit cost updates above the Generate button.
- Press Generate. It runs in the background, so you can close the tab; the finished clip waits in your Library as an MP4.
Talking clips: H3 Max Lip Sync
The H3 family's lip-sync model lives in the Talking Photo tool. Upload a portrait and type what the person should say; the text is voiced with one of 8 English voices, and the lip movement is matched to that audio. Scripts can be up to 200 characters, which is about 13 seconds of speech.
This distinction matters: H3's own audio is made for ambient sound and music, not for delivering a script. Whenever you need someone to say specific words, the voice is generated separately and synced to the picture.
Hailuo, Seedance, or Google?
- Portraits and family photos: H3 Max. The Seedance family doesn't accept photos with real human faces.
- A single take longer than 15 seconds: Seedance 2.5 or Wan 3.0, both up to 30 seconds.
- The most realistic footage and 4K: Google Gemini Omni Flash (see Google Veo), 1st in the Artificial Analysis text to video with sound ranking.
- Ready-made effect templates: AI video effects and Kling effects.
- Durations, resolutions, and credit costs for every model side by side: all models.
Sources
Hailuo AI official site, MiniMax H3 announcement, and the Artificial Analysis text to video and image to video leaderboards.
Klakix isn't affiliated with MiniMax; we offer access to the H3 models through an API provider. Information is current as of September 23, 2026.
Strengths
What it does well
- The cheapest option with sound in our lineup: H3 Max Turbo makes a 5-second 480p clip for 13 credits.
- In the Artificial Analysis blind-vote ranking, H3 Max placed 1st in image to video with sound and 3rd in text to video with sound (September 23, 2026).
- Accepts photos with human faces, and keeps faces and details intact when animating old family photos.
- Generates ambient sound with the picture, and supports both a start and an end frame.
- Six aspect ratios in text to video, including 21:9 widescreen.
Limits
What to watch out for
- One generation tops out at 15 seconds; for a longer single take you need Seedance 2.5 or Wan 3.0.
- Sound can't be turned off; if you need a silent clip, mute it in your editor.
- No negative prompt; leave unwanted elements out of the prompt instead.
- The model's own audio isn't built for delivering a script; for speech, the voiceover is generated separately.
- The 2K resolution and reference-file generation from MiniMax's own site aren't here; the top option is 1080p.
Use cases
What it's good for
Social clips
Quick, cheap short clips with sound for Reels, TikTok, and Shorts.
Photo animation
Bring old and new photos to life while keeping faces intact.
Testing ideas
Try several versions of a scene with Turbo at a low cost.
FAQ
Hailuo AI: common questions
What is MiniMax Hailuo?
Hailuo AI is the video generation brand and app from MiniMax, an AI company based in Shanghai. After Hailuo 02 and Hailuo 2.3, the family continued with MiniMax H3 in July 2026. It turns text or a photo into short clips with sound.
Is Hailuo AI free?
Hailuo's own site has a free account with basic features; clips download with a watermark, and new-user credits expire after three days. Klakix has no free video trial: the free signup credits work for voiceovers only, and video tools unlock after your first credit purchase. A 5-second 480p clip with H3 Max Turbo costs 13 credits, and the smallest option is the Mini pack, 75 credits for $5.
How much does MiniMax H3 cost?
The Hailuo app offers limited free use plus paid plans. Klakix doesn't require a subscription; you pay for H3 with credits. A 5-second clip is 13 credits with H3 Max Turbo at 480p and 40 credits with H3 Max at 768p.
Are Hailuo 3 and MiniMax H3 the same thing?
Yes. The official name is MiniMax H3; Hailuo's own site says people also call it Hailuo 3 or Hailuo H3. The H3 Max and H3 Max Turbo models on Klakix are versions of it that our API provider trained further.
What's the difference between H3 Max and H3 Max Turbo?
Both make 5, 10, or 15 second clips up to 1080p. Turbo is tuned for speed and costs half as much (20 credits for 5 seconds at 768p); H3 Max follows the prompt more closely and looks more polished (40 credits). H3 Max ranks higher in independent tests.
How long can a Hailuo video be?
5, 10, or 15 seconds per generation. For a longer scene, Seedance 2.5 or Wan 3.0 can do a single take of up to 30 seconds, or you can join clips in your own editor.
Can Hailuo AI make someone talk?
H3's own audio is for ambient sound rather than a script. For a talking clip, use H3 Max Lip Sync in Talking Photo: your text is voiced first, then lip-synced to the portrait, up to 200 characters.
Can I use photos with people's faces in Hailuo AI?
Yes. The H3 models accept portraits and family photos; unlike the Seedance family, there's no face restriction. You're responsible for getting the person's permission and for not using a real person in a misleading way.
Start making with Hailuo AI
Signing up is free. Video generation unlocks with your first credit purchase; the smallest option is the Mini pack, 75 credits for $5. Before you decide, watch the samples on this page.
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