MiniMax H3 (by MiniMax)

Overview

MiniMax's current video line. H3 is the full model, H3 Max is the post-trained quality tier, and H3 Max Turbo is the faster, cheaper iteration model. Duration owns the output length in every shape — a video reference only steers motion.

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Quick facts

• Modes: Text → Video · Image → Video · Frame → Video · Reference → Video

• Default: 5s (H3 defaults to 2K)

• References: Image, video, and audio arrays on the reference shape

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What it's great for

• Reference-steered clips without the source clip setting duration.

• Start and end frame animation.

• Faster previews on H3 Max Turbo.

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Parameters

Control	Type	Default	Notes
Prompt	Text	—	Required
Duration	Dropdown	5s	Owns output length
Resolution	Dropdown	—	Steps the per-second rate

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Modes

Mode	Estimated time	Required inputs	Typical use
Text → Video	~180s	Prompt	Generation
Image → Video	~180s	Image, Prompt	Animate a still
Reference → Video	~180s	References	Motion / style steering

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