MiniMax is the company behind the popular Hailuo AI video service. The H3 models are its newest generation. MiniMax H3 tops the rankings for photo animation: the person in the picture smiles, blinks, speaks, and turns their head naturally, without any stiff, 'plastic' motion. The model holds up well even with group photos and always generates stereo sound.
MiniMax H3 Turbo is the fast version: a clip with sound is ready in about a minute and costs just 22 credits for 5 seconds in 720p. It's the most affordable way to get quality video, which is why H3 Turbo is the default option on the platform.
Both versions work from photos and text prompts, producing 5- or 10-second clips in 720p or 1080p, in 16:9, 9:16, and 1:1 formats. H3 also powers the Talking Avatar, Extend Video, and Video Styles tools.