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MiniMax H3 Max: Video with Native Audio on Models and API | RunComfy

minimax/minimax-h3-max/image-to-video

MiniMax H3 Max creates 5-15s videos from text or a first frame—often a 10s clip in roughly a dozen seconds—with native audio at 480p or 768p.

URL of the image to use as the first frame. Output aspect ratio follows this image.
Text prompt for video generation: motion, camera, lighting, style, and optional audio.
Optional URL of the image to use as the last frame for first-to-last keyframe generation.
The duration of the video in seconds.
The native generation resolution of the video.
How much effort to spend rewriting the prompt before generation. balanced returns quickly; quality spends longer on a richer prompt.
Random seed. A random seed is selected when omitted. Use -1 for random.
If set to true, the safety checker will be enabled.
Idle
The rate is $0.055 per second for 480p, and $0.088 per second for 768p.

Introduction To MiniMax H3 Max

MiniMax's MiniMax H3 Max turns text or a still into short clips with matching sound at 480p or 768p, often delivering a 10-second video in roughly a dozen seconds.
Trading long waits and late audio sync for one brief that covers camera, action, and sound, MiniMax H3 Max helps marketers, previz artists, and social teams iterate faster.
For developers, MiniMax H3 Max on RunComfy can be used both in the browser and via an HTTP API, so you don't need to host or scale the model yourself.
Ideal for: Ad Storyboards | Product Motion | Social Hooks

MiniMax / MiniMax H3 Max#


MiniMax H3 Max is MiniMax's post-trained H3 video line for short clips with picture and sound rendered together—and it is built for speed. A 10-second clip often comes back in roughly a dozen seconds, so you can draft, revise, and lock shots in a tight loop.


On RunComfy you can start from a written shot list (text-to-video) or lock the opening frame from a still (image-to-video), then optionally steer the ending with a last frame.


This page runs the image-to-video path. The sibling text-to-video page shares the same MiniMax H3 Max family when you prefer to invent the first frame from words alone. Either way, MiniMax H3 Max aims for strong prompt following without a separate audio pass.


Highlights#


  • Fast turnaround: MiniMax H3 Max often generates a 10-second video in roughly a dozen seconds, keeping iteration close to real time.
  • Two entry points: Write a full brief for text-to-video, or upload a still for image-to-video; MiniMax H3 Max keeps motion, lighting, and audio aligned in one pass.
  • Prompt adherence: With MiniMax H3 Max, beats land in the order you wrote them—camera moves, subject actions, and on-screen timing stay closer to the brief.
  • Native audio: MiniMax H3 Max renders room tone, foley, dialogue cues, and ambience in the same pass as the picture.
  • First-to-last control: On this image-to-video page, set a start image and an optional end image so the shot travels between two approved frames.
  • Prompt expansion: Choose balanced for a quick rewrite or quality when you want a richer expansion before generation.
  • Practical lengths: Generate 5-15 second clips at 480p or 768p for drafts and delivery-ready previews.

Parameters#


ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultRange / OptionsDescription
image_url *Yes (*)string (URL)Sample first frameImage URLOpening frame that anchors subject, composition, and style. Aspect ratio follows this image.
prompt *Yes (*)stringSample motion briefTextMotion, camera, lighting, style, and optional audio direction.
end_image_urlNostring (URL)NoneImage URLOptional last frame for first-to-last keyframe generation.
durationNointeger55-15Clip length in whole seconds.
resolutionNostring768p480p, 768pNative generation resolution.
prompt_expansion_mode *Yes (*)stringbalancedbalanced, qualityHow much effort to spend rewriting the prompt before generation.
seedNointegerrandomIntegerFixed seed for reproducible results; omit for a random seed.
enable_safety_checkerNobooleantruetrue, falseEnables the safety checker when true.

Pricing#


ResolutionPrice
480p$0.055 per second
768p$0.088 per second

Billing for MiniMax H3 Max follows the generated clip duration. Check the Generation section on this page for the live credit estimate.


How to Use#


  1. Upload a clear first-frame image that already has the framing and look you want.
  2. Write a prompt that covers action, camera move, lighting, and any sound you need.
  3. Optionally add an end image if the shot must finish on a specific closing frame.
  4. Set duration between 5 and 15 seconds.
  5. Pick 480p for cheaper MiniMax H3 Max drafts or 768p for sharper delivery.
  6. Choose balanced or quality prompt expansion, then generate.
  7. Review the MiniMax H3 Max picture and audio together; adjust the brief or seed and rerun if needed.
  8. Call the same MiniMax H3 Max parameters through the RunComfy API when you move to automation.

Prompt & Reference Tips#


  • Lead with the subject and the main action, then add camera path and lighting.
  • Put audio direction in the same prompt (for example: footsteps, room tone, a short line of dialogue).
  • For first-to-last shots, make start and end images share identity, wardrobe, and palette.
  • Prefer one continuous camera idea per MiniMax H3 Max clip instead of many conflicting moves.
  • Use quality expansion when the brief is sparse; use balanced when the prompt is already detailed.
  • Keep on-screen text requests explicit and short if you need legible words from MiniMax H3 Max.
  • Match duration to the beats you wrote so the timeline is not overcrowded.
  • MiniMax H3 Max responds best when each beat is concrete rather than vague mood words.

When you need pure text-to-video instead of a still, open the sibling MiniMax H3 Max text page on RunComfy. This image-to-video route is the place to keep an approved first frame while MiniMax H3 Max handles motion and sound.


Studios often keep MiniMax H3 Max in the loop for both concept boards and still-driven product shots so the look stays consistent across modes.


How MiniMax H3 Max compares to other models#


  • Versus base MiniMax H3: MiniMax H3 Max is the post-trained path tuned for tighter prompt following and stronger aesthetics at 480p/768p.
  • Versus MiniMax H3 Open: Open is the open-weights route; MiniMax H3 Max targets the post-trained Max quality and throughput profile on RunComfy.
  • Versus Hailuo 2.3 Pro: Hailuo remains a strong MiniMax production option; choose MiniMax H3 Max when you want the newer Max adherence and native-audio workflow.
  • Based on publicly available information, run the same brief across models before locking a pipeline.

More Models to Try#


  • MiniMax H3 Max text to video — invent the first frame from text alone with the same Max family.
  • MiniMax H3 Image to Video — official H3 image-to-video with 768p and 2K options.
  • MiniMax H3 — H3 text-to-video with 768p and 2K tiers.
  • MiniMax H3 Open Image to Video — open-weights H3 image-to-video at 480p/768p.
  • Hailuo 2.3 Pro Image to Video — earlier MiniMax production image-to-video path if MiniMax H3 Max is not the fit.

Official Resources#


For product updates beyond this MiniMax H3 Max page:


  • MiniMax official website
  • MiniMax H3 launch post

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MiniMax H3 Max best at for video generation?

MiniMax H3 Max is built for short clips where picture and sound are created together from a text brief or a first-frame still. It is a strong fit when you need clear camera moves, ordered action beats, and matching audio without a separate sound pass.

Does MiniMax H3 Max support both text-to-video and image-to-video?

Yes. MiniMax H3 Max covers text-to-video when you invent the first frame from words, and image-to-video when you lock an opening still. This page focuses on image-to-video; use the sibling text-to-video page for the text-only path.

Can MiniMax H3 Max use a last frame for first-to-last shots?

On the image-to-video route, MiniMax H3 Max accepts an optional end image so the clip travels from your start frame toward a chosen closing frame. Keep subject identity, wardrobe, and palette consistent between the two stills for cleaner transitions.

What resolutions and durations does MiniMax H3 Max support?

MiniMax H3 Max generates clips at 480p or 768p with duration from 5 to 15 seconds. Choose 480p for cheaper drafts and 768p when you need sharper delivery; check the RunComfy parameter panel for the live controls.

How does prompt expansion work in MiniMax H3 Max?

MiniMax H3 Max offers balanced and quality prompt-expansion modes. Balanced rewrites the brief quickly; quality spends longer building a richer prompt before generation. Use quality for sparse briefs and balanced when your prompt is already detailed.

Does MiniMax H3 Max generate audio with the video?

Yes. MiniMax H3 Max returns synchronized audio with the picture, so you can steer ambience, foley, or dialogue cues in the same prompt. If you omit audio direction, the model still supplies a soundtrack based on the scene.

Can developers use MiniMax H3 Max through the RunComfy API?

Yes. Prototype MiniMax H3 Max in the RunComfy Web UI, then call the same model through the RunComfy API with identical parameters for production or automation. You do not need to host or scale the model yourself.

How much does it cost to generate with MiniMax H3 Max on RunComfy?

MiniMax H3 Max is billed per second of generated video: $0.055 per second at 480p and $0.088 per second at 768p. Generations consume USD or credits; check the Generation section on this page for the live estimate before you run.

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