Video Gen Editor

MiniMax H3 Max: Expressive Motion From a Single Image

H3 Max is a performance-tuned version of MiniMax H3. It's quicker to generate, still follows prompts closely, and is known for expressive, cinematic motion from a single starting image, which makes it a favourite for image-to-video. Give it a portrait and it'll give you a performance.

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MiniMax H3 Max specs

Made by
MiniMax
Clip length
5 to 15 seconds
Resolutions
480p, 768p
Shapes
16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16, 21:9
Starts from
Text, Image
Extra inputs
First and last frames
Sound
No native audio

MiniMax H3 Max pricing

MiniMax H3 Max price per resolution
ResolutionPer second5-second clip10-second clip
480p$0.05$0.25$0.50
768p$0.08$0.40$0.80

These are the published per-second rates. The composer shows the exact estimate for your settings before you generate, and failed generations aren't charged. Prices last checked September 24, 2026. Credits come with our plans.

What it's good at

  • Text-to-video and image-to-video.
  • Optional first and last frames for controlled motion between two images.
  • Prompt following close to the full H3.
  • 480p or 768p output, in six shapes including 21:9.
  • Clips of 5 to 15 seconds.

Best for

  • Portraits

    Expressive faces from a single photo in the AI image to video tool.

  • Action from a still

    Turn one frame into dynamic, dramatic movement.

  • Before and after

    Animate between a first and a last frame.

  • Fast ideation

    Quicker turnaround than the full H3.

Things to know

  • No reference images, videos or audio. Use MiniMax H3 for reference-driven work.
  • It tops out at 768p.
  • A resolution preset needs a frame image; for text-to-video, pick an exact size.

A MiniMax H3 Max prompt to try

She looks up from her book, notices something off-camera, and breaks into a surprised laugh; soft window light, slow push-in.

Upload the portrait as the first frame, and describe only what changes. The model can already see the photo.

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Frequently asked questions

Is MiniMax H3 Max good for image to video?

It's one of the strongest here for it, especially for faces and expressive action from a single starting frame.

How much does MiniMax H3 Max cost?

$0.05 a second at 480p and $0.08 at 768p, so a 5-second 768p clip is about $0.40.