What MiniMax H3 is good at.
MiniMax H3 is a general-purpose multimodal video model made by MiniMax and launched on July 31, 2026. It follows the maker’s Hailuo 01 and 02 models. Geneso provides access through Runware, rather than making the underlying model. H3 works with text and visual material, creating video with native stereo sound.
MiniMax highlights instruction following, text and brand rendering, and motion transfer as strengths from its early testing. The maker points to uses such as advertising, e-commerce, product design and gaming. For a product shot, describe the object, its surroundings and a single camera move. For a sign, specify the wording and check the result carefully rather than assuming every letter will be perfect.
H3 produces 2K video by regenerating its own 768p result in context. MiniMax says this recovers small text and fine detail. On Geneso, the standard H3 model uses 2K only, with native audio. You can describe both a visual action and the sounds that belong with it, such as a pour and the ambience of a room. Listen to the result as well as watching it.
The model supports dialogue in languages including English and Spanish. If a person should speak, include the line and language in the prompt, then review the audio and delivery. A request for exact wording is a direction, not a guarantee. The fisherman example below is useful for seeing that distinction in a short portrait-format scene.
How to use MiniMax H3 on Geneso.
Open the video generator. The buttons on this page select MiniMax H3 for you. The interface is available in English and Spanish, and you can write your prompt in Spanish. Start with a single scene and a clear idea of the format you need.
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Describe the subject and action
Name the subject, place and main action. Add a camera direction, lighting and the sounds you want to hear. For dialogue, write the intended words and language. A focused prompt gives you a practical basis for checking whether the finished shot follows your request.
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Choose a format and visual references
On Geneso, choose 5 to 15 seconds at 2K. Available aspect ratios are 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 and 21:9. H3 supports up to two frame images, up to nine reference images and reference videos. Pick a frame that suits the placement, and use references when you have visual material to guide the scene.
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Check credits, generate and review
Review the estimate for your selected settings before generating. Watch the action from beginning to end, inspect any lettering and listen to the audio. If the result misses your goal, revise one part of the prompt at a time. Keep the original as a reference so you can see what changed.
Prompt tips and examples.
The hero take uses a slow macro orbit around a white cup as espresso pours and crema swirls. It combines a product, a small action, a camera move and a specific lighting cue. Start with that structure for your own product: identify what should move, what should remain prominent and what the camera should reveal.
The vertical fisherman take asks for a Spanish line, while the neon workshop prompt specifies the exact words “OPEN LATE”. The sign is readable, but its letterforms are imperfect. Check the lettering on your own output before using it in a finished design. The busker sits by white buckets as the camera moves toward his hands; the result does not fully follow the prompt’s drumming instruction. These are useful reminders to judge the output, not just the prompt.
All four takes were generated at five seconds and 2K with audio. The web versions are scaled down from 2K. Their slates preserve the original prompts, aspect ratios and recorded charges, so you can compare the intended scene with the actual clip and adapt the wording for a new shot.
- Take
- 02
- Duration
- 5 s
- Resolution
- 2k
- Aspect
- 9:16
- credits
- 1,159
- Audio
- On
A fisherman at sunrise
The prompt asks for a line in Spanish.
Generated
Original prompt
Vertical medium close-up of a smiling fisherman on a wooden dock in Veracruz at sunrise, holding up a fresh red snapper toward the camera. He says in Spanish, clearly and warmly: "¡Recién salido del mar!" Natural lip sync. Audio: his voice, gulls and small waves against the dock, no music. No subtitles, no text.- Take
- 03
- Duration
- 5 s
- Resolution
- 2k
- Aspect
- 16:9
- credits
- 1,159
- Audio
- On
A neon sign lights up
The words are readable, though the letterforms are imperfect.
Generated
Original prompt
A neon sign maker in a small dark workshop flips a switch and a hand-bent glass sign lights up in warm pink letters that read exactly "OPEN LATE". The camera slowly pushes in toward the glowing letters as the glass flickers and steadies. Sharp, correctly spelled lettering. Audio: a click, the rising electric buzz of the neon, quiet workshop room tone, no music. No other text, no logos.- Take
- 04
- Duration
- 5 s
- Resolution
- 2k
- Aspect
- 1:1
- credits
- 1,159
- Audio
- On
A busker by his buckets
The result does not fully follow the drumming instruction.
Generated
Original prompt
A street drummer on a busy city corner at dusk plays a fast rhythm on upturned plastic buckets with drumsticks. The camera starts wide and slowly pushes in to his hands. Audio in stereo: the sharp bucket hits in the center, passing traffic moving from left to right, a small crowd clapping along. No music besides the drumming. No text, no logos.MiniMax H3 vs Kling 4.0 and PixVerse V6.
The table includes standard H3, its close variants and the two other models. Its starting price row compares the entry cost of each model at its shortest duration and lowest resolution, not an identical output setting. The separate five-second, 720p row is a same-setting comparison where supported. Standard H3 runs only at 2K on Geneso, so its 720p cell reads “Not available”.
MiniMax H3 Fast is optimized for speed and offers 480p at 4 to 15 seconds. H3 Max offers 480p and 768p at 5 to 15 seconds, and H3 Max Turbo offers 480p and 768p. Geneso runs all three variants without audio. MiniMax describes Max as post-trained by fal.ai on H3 for high-speed generation. Check the table for their live entry costs and access, and consider whether sound or resolution matters more for your shot.
For another approach, explore Kling 4.0 and PixVerse V6. Keep the subject and action consistent when comparing results, while noting any changes in duration or resolution. If your question is about the workspace rather than an individual model, read Geneso vs Krea.
Credits and pricing on Geneso.
A five-second H3 clip at 2K costs 1,159 credits. A 15-second clip at 2K costs 3,477 credits. The generator shows the estimate for your selected settings before you generate. Begin with a short clip when it can show the action you need, then use a longer duration when the scene needs more time.
MiniMax H3 is available on the Free plan. The Free plan includes 300 welcome credits and 50 daily credits. These allowances do not cover one clip, so you need a credit pack or a paid plan. Check both the model’s access and the estimate before deciding how to fund a generation.
Starter is $3.99 per month with 4,500 monthly credits; Pro is $7.99 with 10,000; Max is $14.99 with 20,000. See pricing for the current plans. Credits do not expire, and paid plans add their monthly allowance to your balance.
Geneso currently offers 108 available models, including 45 video models. Visit the home page to explore the catalog or browse image tools when you need to work with a still image.
Frequently asked questions.
Who made MiniMax H3?
MiniMax made H3 and launched it on July 31, 2026. It followed Hailuo 01 and 02. Geneso offers access through Runware and is not the model’s maker. MiniMax later released H3-Base weights under its Community License Agreement; the 2K regeneration module is not part of that open release.
Where can I use MiniMax H3 online?
Use the Geneso generator in your browser. The page’s buttons open it with H3 selected. Choose a format, write a prompt and review the estimate before generating. Geneso offers English and Spanish interfaces; this is a content creation workflow, not a public developer API.
Can I try MiniMax H3 free on Geneso?
H3 is available on the Free plan. A five-second clip at 2K costs 1,159 credits. The Free plan includes 300 welcome credits and 50 daily credits. These allowances do not cover one clip, so you need a credit pack or a paid plan.
What formats and references does H3 support?
On Geneso, standard H3 creates 5 to 15 seconds at 2K, with 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 or 21:9 framing. It supports up to two frame images, up to nine reference images and reference videos. The maker’s wider reference mode also describes audio inputs; do not assume every maker-side input is exposed in Geneso.
Does MiniMax H3 generate speech and sound?
Standard H3 generates native stereo audio on Geneso. Its maker lists dialogue support in eleven languages, including English and Spanish. Put the intended speech and environmental sounds in your prompt, then listen to the result. H3 Fast, Max and Max Turbo run without audio on Geneso.
What is MiniMax H3 best at compared with Kling 4.0 and PixVerse V6?
MiniMax says early testing shows H3 excels at following instructions, rendering text and brands accurately, and transferring motion between videos. On Geneso, standard H3 generates at 2K with native audio. Compare current credit costs in the table and explore Kling 4.0 and PixVerse V6 for their examples.
Can I use the videos commercially?
Paid Geneso plans include a commercial license; the Free plan does not. Geneso’s terms say your content belongs to you, subject to each model’s license terms. Review the plan details and the applicable model terms before using an output commercially.
Sources.
- MiniMax: introducing MiniMax H3
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- MiniMax: H3 open-source release
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- MiniMax: video generation guide
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- Runware: MiniMax H3
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- Runware: MiniMax H3 Fast
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- Runware: MiniMax H3 Max
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