MiniMax H3 AI video generator
High value: long clips with native audio for fewer credits
- Native audio
- Clips up to 15 s
- Lowest cost
JPG, PNG, WEBP, MP4, MOV, MP3 or WAV. Videos and audio 2 to 15 seconds.
Mention files in the prompt as @Image1, @Video1 or @Audio1.
- Give each file one clear job: a face, an outfit, a location or a camera move.
- Mention files in order, like @Image1 and @Video1, so the model knows what to copy from where.
- Reference videos and audio work best between 2 and 15 seconds.
- Audio needs at least one image or video in the stack.
The camera circles the DJ as the lights pulse to the beat, capturing the electrifying, energetic ambiance of the dance floor.
The phone screen animates with location pins appearing, showcasing a seamless and innovative user experience.
The camera slowly pans upwards as the city awakens, capturing the gradual shift from artificial to natural light, evoking tranquility and wonder.
The camera tilts down to the steaming coffee as rays of sunlight dance around, creating an inviting and warm atmosphere.
The camera slowly zooms in on the figure, who turns and walks deeper into the shadows, heightening the suspense.
The gadget rotates slowly, highlighting its cutting-edge design and technology while the camera gently zooms in to focus on its features.
The camera shakes slightly as hands organize the desk, placing items neatly and opening the notebook, creating an inspiring and relatable scene.
Text overlays appear with tips as the camera smoothly pans across the plants, enhancing the educational and calm tone.
The colors pulse and shift rhythmically as the text pops in and out, creating an exciting and inviting introduction.
The camera glides through the forest, revealing hidden creatures and ancient ruins, building excitement and mystery.
The camera does quick cuts between different poses, capturing the energy and flair of urban fashion.
The camera dramatically swoops over the armies, building anticipation with the swell of the storm and distant battle cries.
What is MiniMax H3?
MiniMax H3 is the high value video model on NovaMotions AI. It renders clips of up to 15 seconds with native audio switched on by default, in 480p or 720p, for fewer credits than most models. Work from text, a first and last frame, or reference images, clips and audio, and write prompts as long as 50,000 characters when a scene needs a full script.
- longest clip
- 15 s
- highest resolution
- 720p
- reference files per clip, images, clips and audio mixed
- 12
What MiniMax H3 does well
The strengths worth knowing before you write your first prompt.
Long clips for less
Choose 5, 6, 8, 10 or 15 seconds. Long takes cost fewer credits here than on premium models, so full scenes and talking segments stay affordable.
Sound on by default
Every clip arrives with dialogue, effects and ambience unless you switch audio off. It is a natural fit for explainers, skits and talking heads.
Room for a whole script
Prompts can run to 50,000 characters, far more than other models. Paste a detailed shot description with every line of dialogue and stage direction.
Media references included
Add up to 9 images, 3 video clips and 3 audio files, or animate a first frame with an optional last frame. Text mode works too.
Built for volume
When you need many clips a week, the lower cost per second adds up. Use it for series, tutorials and social content that runs on a schedule.
What you can make with MiniMax H3
Explainers and tutorials
Write the narration as dialogue in quotes and let MiniMax H3 deliver a 15 second explainer with voice and sound effects in one render.
Comedy skits and dialogue
Two characters, a setup and a punchline fit comfortably in 15 seconds. Native audio handles the voices, the room and the timing.
Daily social series
Keep a recurring host with reference images and publish every day without burning through credits on 4K renders nobody needs on a phone.
How to use MiniMax H3
Four steps from an idea to a finished clip, all in the workspace above.
- 01
Choose how to start
Pick Media to build from reference files, Image to animate a first frame, or Text to describe the whole clip in words. You can switch modes without losing your prompt.
- 02
Add frames or references
In Media mode, upload up to 9 images, 3 video clips and 3 audio files and give each file one clear job. In Image mode, add a first frame and, if you like, a last frame. Text mode needs nothing.
- 03
Write the prompt
Describe the subject, the action, the setting, the camera move and the mood. Point to your files with @Image1 or @Video1 and put spoken lines in double quotes.
- 04
Set the shot and generate
Choose a length up to 15 seconds, 480p or 720p, an aspect ratio and audio, check the credit cost on the button, then generate. Keep the best take or extend it with Continue from last frame.
MiniMax H3 vs Seedance 2.0 Mini vs Wan 3.0
MiniMax H3 and Seedance 2.0 Mini are the two value picks, both up to 720p and 15 seconds. MiniMax H3 has audio on by default and the longest prompts, Wan 3.0 adds 1080p and a bolder style.
| Compare | This modelMiniMax H3 | Seedance 2.0 Mini | Wan 3.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Long talking clips with sound | Quick reference drafts | Stylized clips in 1080p |
| Ways to create | Media, Image, Text | Media, Image, Text | Media, Image, Text |
| Longest clip | 15 s | 15 s | 15 s |
| Highest resolution | 720p | 720p | 1080p |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9 | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9 | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9 |
| Media references | Up to 9 images, 3 video clips, and 3 audio files | Up to 9 images, 3 video clips, and 3 audio files | Up to 9 images, 3 video clips, and 3 audio files |
| Native audio | On by default | Optional | Optional |
| Typical render time | About 3 minutes | About 2 minutes | About 3 minutes |
| Starting price | From 30 credits | From 24 credits | From 46 credits |
MiniMax H3 specs
These limits come straight from the workspace settings, so they always match what you can pick above.
- Ways to create
- Media references, Image to video, and Text to video
- Clip lengths
- 5, 6, 8, 10, or 15 seconds
- Resolutions
- 480p or 720p
- Aspect ratios
- 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, or 21:9
- Image input
- First frame plus an optional last frame
- Media references
- Up to 9 images, 3 video clips, and 3 audio files
- Native audio
- Yes, on by default
- Prompt length
- Up to 50,000 characters
- Takes per run
- 1 to 4
- Typical render time
- About 3 minutes
- Starting price
- From 30 credits
Prompt examples for MiniMax H3
Press Try this and the prompt lands in the workspace above, ready to generate or tweak.
- Text to video
Two-person kitchen skit
Bright apartment kitchen. A man proudly holds up a burnt pancake and says, "Chef's special." His roommate leans in, sniffs and replies, "Is it supposed to smoke?" Static medium two-shot, then a quick push-in on the pancake. Sizzling pan, a smoke alarm beeps at the end.
- Text to video
Plant care explainer
A friendly gardener in a sunlit greenhouse holds a small potted fern and talks to camera: "Water when the top inch is dry, never on a schedule." She presses the soil with a finger. Slow handheld push-in, soft green light, birdsong and a dripping hose.
- Media references
Podcast teaser
The two hosts from @Image1 and @Image2 sit at a desk with microphones, laughing. The left host says, "This week we finally settle the pineapple debate." Gentle slider move across the desk, warm practical lights, the intro beat from @Audio1 underneath.
Try thisUpload your files in Media mode first
MiniMax H3 questions
Short answers about modes, limits, credits and rights.
Ready to try MiniMax H3?
The workspace is at the top of this page. Generations start from 30 credits, and failed jobs return their credits automatically.
Still have a question?
Our team answers within one business day. The prompt guide covers references, camera moves, text and sound.
What is MiniMax H3?
MiniMax H3 is a value video model on NovaMotions AI. It makes clips of 5 to 15 seconds in 480p or 720p with native audio on by default, from text, from a first and last frame, or from reference images, clips and audio.
Why is MiniMax H3 cheaper?
It is tuned for 480p and 720p rather than 1080p and 4K, which keeps the cost per second low. For phone-first content and talking clips that trade-off is barely noticeable, and long takes stay affordable.
How long can a MiniMax H3 clip be?
Choose 5, 6, 8, 10 or 15 seconds per generation. For longer stories, open a finished clip and use Continue from last frame to start the next one where it ends.
How long can my prompt be?
Up to 50,000 characters, the most of any model on NovaMotions AI. That is enough for a detailed shot list, full dialogue and notes on timing, though a focused prompt of a few sentences usually works best.
Does MiniMax H3 support references?
Yes. Media mode takes up to 9 images, 3 video clips and 3 audio files, mentioned as @Image1, @Video1 or @Audio1. Image mode animates a first frame with an optional last frame.
Can I turn the audio off?
Yes. Audio is on by default, but you can switch it off in the settings for a silent clip, which also saves a few credits.
Should I use MiniMax H3 or Seedance 2.0 Mini?
Both are low cost and reach 720p. Pick MiniMax H3 for talking clips and long prompts with sound on by default. Pick Seedance 2.0 Mini for quick reference drafts you plan to finish in Seedance 2.0 Pro.
How many credits does a MiniMax H3 clip use?
It depends on the clip. Longer clips, higher resolutions and native audio use more credits. The exact amount shows on the Generate button before you spend anything, and the same balance works for video, images and music.
What happens if a MiniMax H3 generation fails?
Every credit goes straight back to your balance automatically. There is nothing to claim or report. Adjust the prompt or the settings and try again.
Can I use MiniMax H3 videos commercially?
Yes. Every plan includes commercial use and downloads have no watermark. You are still responsible for what you make, so avoid real people, logos or characters you do not have the rights to.
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