Text to video
Describe the subject, motion, camera, lighting, and sound in one connected prompt.
MiniMax H3 Max model page
MiniMax H3 Max AI
Video Generator
Create short AI video from a text prompt or a source image. MiniMax H3 Max supports text-to-video and image-to-video, 480P or 768P output, 5–15 second clips, and a published benchmark reports a 5-second render in under 3 seconds.
Text to video and image to video
480P and 768P output
5-second render in under 3 sec*
* This published benchmark is for a 5-second H3 Max clip; actual time can vary by queue and settings.
MiniMax H3 Max AI Video Generator
Create 5–15 second AI videos from a prompt or a source image, then preview and download the completed MP4.
You can describe both the visual scene and the audio/dialogue in this single prompt.
5 Seconds
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Your generated video will appear here
What is MiniMax H3 Max?
MiniMax H3 Max is a post-trained MiniMax H3 variant built for fast, prompt-led video creation. It tunes the base model toward stronger prompt adherence and visual aesthetics, so the details you specify—subject, action, camera, lighting, pace, and sound direction—have a clearer role in the finished shot.
Speed is the practical difference. A published benchmark reports that a five-second H3 Max clip renders in under three seconds. That makes it useful for rapid creative iteration: write a focused prompt, inspect motion and framing, then make the next pass more specific instead of waiting through a long render cycle.
Use text-to-video when the whole scene starts as a written brief. Switch to image-to-video when a product photo, character still, illustration, or keyframe should anchor the opening frame; an optional end image can guide where the shot finishes. The current workspace offers 480P or 768P output and 5–15 second clips.
MiniMax H3 Max Technical Specifications
480P / 768P
Choose 480P for faster drafts or 768P when the shot needs more visual detail.
5–15s · Fast generation
Generate short clips in whole-second durations. A published benchmark reports a 5-second H3 Max clip renders in under 3 seconds.
6 ratios
Text-to-video supports 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, and 9:16 compositions.
First + end frame
Image-to-video can use a source image and an optional end image to guide the transition.
MiniMax H3 Max AI Video Generator use cases
Build one focused shot at a time: connect the subject, action, camera movement, lighting, pacing, and sound in a clear instruction.
Product motion
Animate a pack shot, poster, interface, or product image with controlled camera motion and a concise sound cue.
Character performance
Use a still character frame as the visual anchor, then describe expression, gesture, timing, and the scene’s sound.
Short campaign clips
Turn a launch concept into a 5–15 second vertical, square, widescreen, or cinematic social-ready draft.
Official H3 Max examples
MiniMax H3 Max video examples
Play two completed H3 Max examples: one generated from text and one guided by an input image.
Text-to-video: cinematic environment
A text prompt directs subject, scene, camera movement, atmosphere, and sound direction.
Image-to-video: character performance
A source image anchors the opening frame while the prompt describes expression, dialogue, and scene motion.
Model comparison
MiniMax H3 Max vs MiniMax H3
Choose H3 Max for fast text or image generation with post-training for prompt adherence and aesthetics. Choose MiniMax H3 when the project needs 2K output or the broader reference and editing workflow.
| Dimension | MiniMax H3 Max | MiniMax H3 |
|---|---|---|
| Positioning | Post-trained H3 for prompt adherence, aesthetics, and throughput | Open-weights general-purpose multimodal video model |
| Resolution | 480P or 768P | 2K at 24 fps |
| Speed | Published benchmark: a 5-second clip renders in under 3 seconds | Use H3 when 2K or the broader multimodal workflow matters more than speed |
| Generation inputs | Text-to-video and image-to-video | Text, images, video, and audio in one context |
| Endpoint scope | Text-to-video; image-to-video with optional end frame | Text-to-video, image-to-video, reference-to-video, and editing |
| Best fit | Fast drafts, prompt-led shots, and image animation | 2K delivery, multi-reference direction, and footage edits |
H3 Max workflow
How to create MiniMax H3 Max AI videos
Choose a source, describe one connected shot, then generate and refine after you can see the motion and timing.
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Choose a source
Start with a text prompt for text-to-video, or upload a source image for image-to-video.
2
Describe the shot
State what is on screen, what changes, how the camera moves, and what the scene should sound like.
3
Generate and refine
Select duration and resolution. Review the MP4, then make the next prompt or source image more specific.
MiniMax H3 Max AI Video Generator FAQ
Clear answers about the H3 Max workflow, supported output settings, and the best way to use prompts and source images.
What is MiniMax H3 Max?
It is a post-trained MiniMax H3 variant for text-to-video and image-to-video, tuned for prompt adherence and visual aesthetics.
Which MiniMax H3 Max settings can I choose here?
The workspace offers 480P or 768P output, 5–15 second duration, and six text-to-video aspect ratios from 21:9 through 9:16.
Can MiniMax H3 Max animate a still image?
Yes. Image-to-video uses your uploaded image as the starting frame. You can also add an optional end image to guide the final frame.
How should I write a MiniMax H3 Max prompt?
Start with the visible subject and action, then add setting, camera movement, lighting, pacing, and sound. One connected shot is easier to evaluate and refine.
Does image-to-video use my source aspect ratio?
When you provide a source image, image-to-video follows that image’s output aspect ratio.
Where can I find a completed MiniMax H3 Max video?
Completed MP4 videos remain in the workspace and in My Works, where you can preview or download them.
Start a MiniMax H3 Max AI Video Generator test
Write one clear shot prompt, choose a source image if needed, and create a real H3 Max video in the workspace.