Models / MiniMax H3
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MiniMax H3
Everything in one prompt: pictures, clips and sound, with sound on every generation. The first five references are free. Made by MiniMax. 5 to 15 seconds, 480P to 4K. From $0.055 a second.
minimax-h3
TypeVideo
InputsText, First frame, References, Audio
Length5 to 15 s
Resolution480P, 768P, 2K, 4K
SoundNo
Aspect ratioadaptive, 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16
From$0.055 / s
UpdatedOct 12, 2026
Pricing
| Setting | MiniAPI | fal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 480p | $0.055 / s | $0.05 | +10% |
| 768p | $0.066 / s | $0.06 | +10% |
| 2K | $0.143 / s | $0.13 | +10% |
| 4K | $0.176 / s | $0.16 | +10% |
Example costs
| Setting | 5 s | 10 s | 15 s |
|---|---|---|---|
| 480p | $0.275 | $0.55 | $0.825 |
| 768p | $0.33 | $0.66 | $0.99 |
| 2K | $0.715 | $1.43 | $2.15 |
| 4K | $0.88 | $1.76 | $2.64 |
Parameters
| Name | Required | Values | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| prompt | Yes | text | What to make, in plain words. | |
| image_url | No | https URL | A picture to start from. We fetch it and keep a copy for the job.Only with first frame | |
| end_image_url | No | https URL | A picture for the last frame.Only with first frame | |
| target_audio_url | No | https URL | The speech the face should say. | |
| reference_audio_urls | No | https URLs | Sound to follow or lip-sync to.Only with references | |
| reference_image_urls | No | https URLs | Pictures that show a face, an outfit or a product to keep the same.Only with references | |
| reference_video_urls | No | https URLs | Clips that show a motion or style to follow.Only with references | |
| duration | No | 5 to 15 | 5 | Length in seconds. The price changes with it. |
| resolution | No | 480P, 768P, 2K, 4K | 2K | Output size. Higher is sharper, slower and costs more. |
| prompt_expansion_mode | No | text | balanced | How much effort to spend rewriting the prompt before generation. 'disabled' skips prompt expansion. 'fast' returns in about a second. 'balanced' picks per request. 'quality' spends up to ~30s on a richer prompt. |
| aspect_ratio | No | adaptive, 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 | adaptive | Shape of the result, for example 16:9 or 9:16. |
| seed | No | integer | The same seed with the same settings gives a similar result. Leave it out for a random one. |
Quickstart
curl -X POST "https://api.minicut.ai/v1/queue/minimax-h3" \
-H "Authorization: Key $MINIAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"prompt":"a red fox runs through snow at dawn","duration":5}'200 OK
{
"request_id": "0192f3a4-5b6c-7d8e-9f01-23456789abcd",
"status": "IN_QUEUE",
"queue_position": 0,
"status_url": "https://api.minicut.ai/v1/queue/minimax-h3/requests/0192f3a4-5b6c-7d8e-9f01-23456789abcd/status",
"response_url": "https://api.minicut.ai/v1/queue/minimax-h3/requests/0192f3a4-5b6c-7d8e-9f01-23456789abcd",
"cancel_url": "https://api.minicut.ai/v1/queue/minimax-h3/requests/0192f3a4-5b6c-7d8e-9f01-23456789abcd/cancel",
"price": "0.715000",
"currency": "USD"
}Compare
| Model | Maker | Max length | Resolution | Sound | From | vs fal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiniMax H3 | MiniMax | 15 s | 480P, 768P, 2K, 4K | No | $0.055 / s | |
 Seedance 2.5 | ByteDance | 30 s | 480p, 720p, 1080p | Yes | $0.16 / s | -27% |
 Seedance 2.0 | ByteDance | 15 s | 480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K | Yes | $0.10 / s | -26% |
 Kling 3.0 | Kling | 15 s | Yes | $0.0924 / s | ||
 Google Veo 3.1 | 8 s | 720p, 1080p, 4K | Yes | $0.11 / s |
FAQ
How much does MiniMax H3 cost?
From $0.055 per second at 480p. Pricing lists every setting.
How long can a MiniMax H3 video be?
5 to 15 seconds.
What inputs does MiniMax H3 take?
Text, First frame, References, Audio.
Am I charged if a MiniMax H3 job fails?
No. You are not charged for it.
