H3 Video AI Generator Free
MiniMax H3 launched July 31, 2026 — an omni-modal model that generates native 2K video at 24 fps with stereo audio in one pass. Up to 9 reference images, in-context editing, and open weights coming under the MiniMax Community License. H3 Video puts it in your browser now.
H3 Video Gallery Examples
Example Videos Created with H3 Video
Sample outputs from H3 video workflows — text-to-video, image-to-video, and omni-reference generations on H3 Video.
What Is H3 Video?
H3 Video is the online platform for MiniMax H3 — MiniMax's third-generation omni-modal video model, also called Hailuo 3 or Hailuo 3.0. Officially launched July 31, 2026, H3 reads text, images, video, and audio as one unified context and outputs native 2K clips (1440p short edge, 24 fps) with stereo dialogue, sound effects, and ambience in a single generation pass.
MiniMax plans to open H3's weights under the MiniMax Community License — commercial use allowed for organizations under $20M annual revenue with attribution — but checkpoints were not yet on Hugging Face or GitHub as of early August 2026. ComfyUI ships an API-based partner node today; local workflows await the weight release. H3 Video gives you hosted access now: omni-reference with up to 9 images, in-context editing, and no GPU or checkpoint management.
What the H3 Model Can Do on H3 Video
What You Can Do with H3 Video
The H3 model unifies text-to-video, image-to-video, first-and-last-frame, omni-reference, and in-context editing — powered by H3-VAE, H3-Omni Transformer, and In-Context Regeneration. H3 Video exposes the workflows your backend supports.
What the H3 Model Can Do on H3 Video
The H3 model unifies text-to-video, image-to-video, first-and-last-frame, omni-reference, and in-context editing — powered by H3-VAE, H3-Omni Transformer, and In-Context Regeneration. H3 Video exposes the workflows your backend supports.
How to Create on H3 Video
How to Create Your First Video on H3 Video
Describe your scene in up to 7,000 characters — or upload reference images for omni-reference control. H3 reads text, images, video, and audio as unified context.
H3 Video by the Numbers
H3 Model Specs and Benchmarks on H3 Video
Artificial Analysis ranks Hailuo 3 #1 in video editing. Native 2K, omni-reference, and same-pass stereo audio — accessible on H3 Video without API keys or local GPUs.
#1 video editing on Artificial Analysis
Native 2K · 24 fps · up to 15 seconds
Omni-reference: 9 images + 3 videos + 3 audio
Why MiniMax H3 Changes the Hailuo Line
How H3 Video Makes AI Video Generation Easy
MiniMax built H3 for advertising, e-commerce, film titles, product design, and gaming — with instruction following, brand-text rendering, and V2V motion transfer. Hardware compatibility was a design priority for the upcoming open-weight release.
Why Creators Choose H3 Video Over Local Setup
Hailuo 3 is positioned as open-weight, but the practical release is API-first. H3 Video bridges the gap between announcement and local deployment.
| What matters | H3 Video | Local H3 (weights / ComfyUI) |
|---|---|---|
| Availability today | Live now — generate via browser while HuggingFace/GitHub weights are still rolling out. | Weights promised "in coming days" since July 31; no public checkpoint verified yet. |
| Omni-reference inputs | Upload up to 9 images through a simple UI — character, motion, and style control. | Requires ComfyUI partner node (API) or custom pipeline once weights ship. |
| Output quality | Native 2K via In-Context Regeneration — not a separate upscale step. | Depends on local VRAM, checkpoint version, and node compatibility. |
| License clarity | Hosted access — no Community License revenue-cap navigation needed to start. | MiniMax Community License: free non-commercial; <$20M commercial with attribution. |
H3 Video — What Creators Say About Hailuo 3
What Creators Say About Using H3 Video
H3 Video FAQ — MiniMax H3 & Hailuo 3
Common Questions About H3 Video
What is MiniMax H3 (Hailuo 3) and how does H3 Video use it?
MiniMax H3 — the official name for what the community calls Hailuo 3 or Hailuo 3.0 — is MiniMax's third-generation omni-modal video model, launched July 31, 2026. It reads text, images, video, and audio as one unified context and generates clips at native 2K (1440p short edge), 24 fps, with stereo dialogue, sound effects, and ambience in a single pass. H3 Video is the online workspace that routes your prompts to compatible H3 backends — no local install.
Is MiniMax H3 open source? Where are the H3 weights?
MiniMax positions H3 as an open-weight model and plans to release checkpoints under the MiniMax Community License — free non-commercial use, and commercial use for organizations under $20M annual revenue with attribution. Weights were promised in the days after the July 31 launch, but no Hugging Face repo or GitHub release was public yet as of early August 2026. Until then, access is via API and hosted platforms like H3 Video.
Do I need HuggingFace weights, GitHub repos, or ComfyUI for H3?
Not on H3 Video. ComfyUI added an official MiniMax partner node (API-based) on launch day; local ComfyUI workflows will need the open weights once MiniMax publishes them. H3 Video skips all of that — write a prompt, upload references, and generate in the browser while the community waits for HuggingFace and GitHub releases.
What are the MiniMax H3 specs — resolution, duration, and input limits?
Output: native 2K (1440-pixel short edge, ~3.7 MP at 21:9), 24 fps, 4–15 second clips (integer lengths), seven aspect ratios plus auto. Inputs: up to 9 reference images, 3 video clips (≤15 s total), and 3 audio files per generation — omni-reference for locking character, motion, and voice. Prompts up to 7,000 characters. MiniMax has not published parameter count; the official blog notes model size as a future scaling target.
How does MiniMax H3 compare to Hailuo 2.3 and rival models?
On Artificial Analysis, H3 ranks #1 in video editing — ahead of Seedance 2.0 — while trailing Google Gemini Omni Flash in text-to-video and sitting behind both Seedance 2.0 and Gemini in image-to-video. MiniMax claims 2K per-second pricing under one-third of mainstream models (~$0.13/s reported). H3 Video lets you test these capabilities without API setup.
When was MiniMax H3 released? Is it available now?
MiniMax previewed H3 at WAIC 2026 (July 17) and launched it July 31, 2026 on the MiniMax Open Platform API and Hailuo AI consumer app. Third-party hosts (fal.ai, OpenRouter, etc.) added support the same week. Open weights for local/HuggingFace use are promised but not yet published as of early August 2026.
Can I try H3 Video for free? How does pricing work?
Yes — new accounts get free credits, no credit card required. Each generation consumes credits based on duration and resolution; the cost is shown before you render. MiniMax's own API lists 2K at roughly $0.13/second — H3 Video converts that into simple credit packs.
Are my uploads and generated clips private on H3 Video?
Yes. Reference images and generated results are private to your account. See our Privacy Policy for data handling details.
Simple Credit Pricing on H3 Video
MiniMax API 2K pricing is reported around $0.13/second. H3 Video uses credits with the cost shown before each generation — transparent, no surprise charges.
Ready to Create Your First Video on H3 Video?
Hailuo 3 is live via API — open weights under the MiniMax Community License are still rolling out. H3 Video gives you browser access today with free credits. No GPU, no checkpoint download.