Bodies that move correctly
MiniMax built Hailuo around physics: gymnastics, dance and fast footwork keep their weight and timing. Hailuo 2.3 made complex body movement more fluid again.
MiniMax Hailuo · by MiniMax
Hailuo AI video generator
Hailuo is MiniMax's family of video models, known for human motion that holds together, from dance and gymnastics to the small movements of a face. Its newest generation, H3, adds sound and readable text in the same pass. Write a scene below and it opens in Video Studio on MiniMax H3 Max.
Example video
Opens in Video Studio with the model you picked. You see the price in credits before anything runs.
What MiniMax Hailuo is known for
Faces that act in small ways
Hailuo 2.3 was tuned for natural micro-expressions in live action: a frown that softens, eyes that well up. H3 carries that into clips with sound.
Sound and text in one pass (H3)
H3 generates voice, effects and music with the picture, and MiniMax says it renders text and brand names accurately. Our chalkboard sign came out spelled right.
Anime and illustrated styles
Hailuo 2.3 improved anime, illustration and game-CG looks, so stylised characters move with the same physics as live action.
Where it's weaker
- Casting can drift in multi-person scenes: our two-person car scene came back with two men instead of a woman and a man, so we left it out.
- Faces lose detail as they get smaller in the frame, and very fast motion can warp.
- Clips stop at 15 seconds on H3 and 10 on Hailuo 2.3; longer scenes need several clips.
- Hailuo 2.3 and 02 clips are mostly silent; sound comes with H3.
- Background signs and logos can come out as nonsense text.
- Maker
- MiniMax · H3 July 2026, Hailuo 2.3 October 2025
- Clip length on Affogato
- 5, 10 or 15 s (H3) · 6 or 10 s (Hailuo 2.3)
- Resolution
- Up to 1080p · 2K and 4K on H3 Reference
- Aspect ratios
- 9:16 · 3:4 · 1:1 · 4:3 · 16:9 · 21:9 (H3)
- Sound
- Native voice, effects and music on H3
- Inputs
- Text · start and end frame · references on H3 Reference
Made with MiniMax Hailuo on Affogato
Every clip below was generated with the prompt shown, unedited. Load any prompt into the generator and make your own version.
Talking to camera
Lipstick swatch, one line
Prompt
Vertical selfie-style video: a beauty creator in her twenties with a sleek black bob sits at a vanity with ring-light reflections in her eyes. She holds up a lipstick to the camera, swipes it on, presses her lips together and says with a grin, "okay, this one's the winner." Natural skin texture, warm bedroom light. Sound: her voice, a soft click of the lipstick cap, quiet room tone, no music.
Body motion
Hip-hop in a parking garage
Prompt
Vertical shot in an empty concrete parking garage at night: a street dancer in a white t-shirt and baggy cargo pants hits a sharp hip-hop routine, popping his chest, sliding into a quick footwork sequence and freezing on the beat with one hand on the floor. The camera stays low and steady at full body. Fluorescent lights hum overhead. Sound: a punchy hip-hop beat, sneakers squeaking on concrete.
Micro-expressions
Good news on a phone
Prompt
Vertical close-up: a man in his fifties with a grey beard reads a text message on his phone in a dim kitchen. His expression shifts slowly from worry to disbelief to quiet relief; his eyes glisten and he lets out a long breath, pressing a hand to his mouth. Very subtle, natural micro-expressions. Soft light from the phone screen. Sound: a refrigerator hum, his breath.
Fabric in motion
Emerald gown on the runway
Prompt
Vertical fashion film: a tall model with cropped silver hair walks straight toward the camera down a minimalist white runway, wearing a flowing emerald silk gown that ripples with every step. Photographers' flashes pop at the sides. The camera slowly pulls back to keep her full body in frame. Sound: camera shutters, heels on the runway, a low electronic beat.
Text in the frame
A chalkboard that reads right
Prompt
Vertical shot outside a small corner coffee shop in the morning: a smiling barista in a green apron sets down a chalkboard sign on the sidewalk and turns it toward the camera. The sign reads "OPEN LATE · FRESH CROISSANTS" in neat white chalk letters. She wipes her hands on the apron and waves to a passer-by. Sound: street ambience, a bicycle bell, her cheerful "morning!".
Physics
Walkover on the beam
Prompt
A gymnast in a navy leotard performs a back handspring on a balance beam in a bright arena, lands cleanly, steadies her arms and holds the pose while the crowd applauds. Smooth tracking camera at beam height, realistic body weight and timing.
Anime style
Rooftop at sunset, anime
Prompt
Anime style, hand-drawn look: a schoolgirl with a red scarf stands on a rooftop at sunset as the wind lifts her hair and scarf. She turns to the camera with a determined smile while cherry blossom petals swirl past. Soft cel shading, warm orange sky, gentle camera push-in.
Which MiniMax Hailuo to pick
Start here
MiniMax H3 Max
Most clips
The newest generation, tuned for quality: sound, text and up to 15 seconds at 1080p. Start here.
5 s clip 145 credits · 5–15 s
Open with MiniMax H3 MaxOption 2
MiniMax H3 Max Turbo
Drafts and volume
Half the credits and faster, tuned for prompt adherence. Find the shot here, then re-run it on H3 Max.
5 s clip 73 credits · 5–15 s
Open with MiniMax H3 Max TurboOption 3
MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 Standard
Cheap silent clips and anime
The previous generation at 768p: strong body motion and stylised looks, no sound.
From 51 credits · 6–10 s
Open with MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 StandardHailuo 2.3 Pro, Hailuo 02 and MiniMax H3 Reference to Video are also in the studio's model menu. Credits are read from the live catalog; the Standard plan ($24/month) includes 2,000 credits, about 13 five-second MiniMax H3 Max clips.
Prompting MiniMax Hailuo well
- Describe the motion beat by beat: what the body does first, then next, then how it ends.
- For faces, name the emotional change you want ("from worry to relief") rather than a single expression.
- Put spoken lines in quotes and say how they are delivered; add "no music" if you only want voices and room sound.
- Put the exact words in quotes when text has to appear in the frame, and keep it short.
- Use camera words: push in, pull back, low angle, static. H3 also reads bracketed commands like [pan] or [zoom].
- With references, give each one a single job and say what must not change.
From prompt to clip
Describe the scene or add a photo
Write the shot in the box at the top of this page, or start from an example. Add a photo to use it as the first frame.
Sign in and land in Video Studio
Your prompt, photo, format and the Hailuo version you picked carry over. Nothing runs until you press Generate.
Pick the length, then generate
5, 10 or 15 seconds on H3. The credit price shows under the Generate button before anything is spent.
Draft on Turbo, finish on Max
Find the take on H3 Max Turbo, then run the same prompt on H3 Max.
Questions about MiniMax Hailuo
What is MiniMax Hailuo best at?
Human motion: dance, sport and the small movements of a face. The newest generation, H3, also generates sound and readable text with the picture.
What is MiniMax H3 Max?
H3 is MiniMax's third-generation video model, sometimes called Hailuo 3, released in July 2026. H3 Max is a quality-tuned version of it made by fal, with Turbo as its faster, cheaper tier.
Does Hailuo generate sound?
H3 Max and H3 Max Turbo do: voice, effects and music come with the picture. Hailuo 2.3 and 02 clips are mostly silent.
How long can a Hailuo clip be?
Up to 15 seconds on H3, and 6 or 10 seconds on Hailuo 2.3. Join several clips in the Video Editor for a longer scene.
Is Hailuo free on Affogato?
No. Every run costs credits, priced by clip length and resolution and shown before you generate. Credits come with a monthly plan and unused credits roll over up to the plan's cap.
Can I use Hailuo videos commercially?
Yes. Paid Affogato plans include a commercial license and no watermark, within our terms of service.
Keep exploring
Facts checked November 15, 2026. Sources: MiniMax: H3 · MiniMax: Hailuo 2.3 · MiniMax: Hailuo 02 · fal: H3 Max · fal: MiniMax H3 explained · MiniMax: video generation guide · Kapwing: how to prompt MiniMax H3