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Hailuo 3 (MiniMax H3) video generator online

Hailuo 3 is MiniMax’s video model; its descriptions also call it MiniMax H3. AstraGPT has Hailuo 3, Hailuo 3 Max and the previous version, Hailuo 2.3. Hailuo 3 makes 2K video with sound and can transfer motion from a video to your character.

Open Hailuo 3Hailuo 3 — 13 credits per second of video

AstraGPT is an independent service. The models are made by their developers; we give access to them through our studio and aren’t affiliated with those companies.

Examples

Making pasta in the kitchenModel: Hailuo 3no soundPrompt: A young woman in a linen apron laughs as she dusts fresh pasta dough with flour at a wooden kitchen table, flour drifts in the morning sunlight from the window, a friend smiles beside her, gentle handheld camera, lifelike, true-to-life colors.
Carpenter with a hand planeModel: Hailuo 3no soundPrompt: In a sunlit wood workshop, an elderly carpenter planes a pine board, thin wood curls fall to the bench, sawdust floats in a beam of window light, medium close-up, calm, true-to-life, no text
Horses on the beach at sunriseModel: Hailuo 3no soundPrompt: Two horses gallop along a wet sandy shoreline at sunrise, water splashes around their hooves, manes flowing, side tracking shot, warm golden light, true-to-life, no text
Laughing at a concertModel: Hailuo 3 Maxno soundPrompt: A young woman laughs joyfully in the crowd at a concert, golden confetti falling around her, warm stage lights, natural motion, cinematic close-up, no text

Capabilities

Modes
from text, from a photo, video editing, motion transfer
Length
5–15 s
Resolution
2K
Aspect ratios
21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16
Sound
yes
First and last frame
yes
Reference images
9
Video reference
4–15 s

Prices

Hailuo 3 · per second of video
ResolutionSound: yesSound: noVideo reference
2K13 credits13 credits13 credits
Hailuo 3 Max · per second of video
ResolutionSound: no
480p5 credits
768p8 credits
Hailuo 2.3 · per second of video
ResolutionSound: no
1080p9 credits

Prices are in credits. The total for a generation shows on the button before you start.

Prices and capabilities checked against the studio catalog on October 7, 2026

How to start

  1. Press Open Hailuo 3 and log in with Telegram.
  2. Pick Hailuo 3, Hailuo 3 Max or Hailuo 2.3, and a mode.
  3. Describe the scene and add frames or references.
  4. Check the price on the button and start.

Hailuo versions

  • Hailuo 3 (MiniMax H3) — resolution 2K, clips of 5–15 s, sound, Create, Edit and Motion control modes. Price: 13 credits per second of video.
  • Hailuo 3 Max — resolution 480p, 768p, clips of 5–15 s, no sound, aspect ratios from 21:9 to 9:16. Price: from 5 credits per second of video.
  • Hailuo 2.3 — resolution 1080p, clips of 6–10 s, 16:9 only and no sound. Price: 9 credits per second of video.

What Hailuo 3 can do

  • Up to 9 reference images: character, clothes, objects.
  • A 4–15 s video reference: motion, camera work or style.
  • An audio reference: a voice or music for the scene.
  • File mentions right in the prompt: “@Video 1 dances, clothes from @Image 2.”
  • Editing an existing clip in the Edit video tab.
  • Photos and videos with real faces: Seedance rejects them and Hailuo 3 takes them, so the studio suggests it for real people.

Hailuo 3 vs Hailuo 3 Max

Pick Hailuo 3 when you need sound, 2K, references, editing or motion transfer. Pick Hailuo 3 Max when a clip from text or a photo without sound is enough and price matters: it’s lower, and there are just as many aspect ratios. Hailuo 2.3 stays for people used to the previous version.

FAQ

Are Hailuo 3 and MiniMax H3 the same thing?
Yes. MiniMax calls the model H3, and catalogs list it as Hailuo 3. People also search for it as Hailuo H3.
How much does Hailuo 3 cost?
Hailuo 3 — 13 credits per second of video, Hailuo 3 Max — from 5 credits per second of video, Hailuo 2.3 — 9 credits per second of video. The total for a clip shows on the button before you start.
Is Hailuo AI free?
No: Hailuo uses credits on every plan. The cheapest option is Hailuo 3 Max at 480p: from 5 credits per second of video. Credits come with paid plans, packs from 300 ₽ (≈ $3.51) and tasks in your profile.
Does Hailuo have sound?
Hailuo 3 does: turn it on with the Sound switch. Hailuo 3 Max and Hailuo 2.3 make video without sound.
Can I transfer motion from a video?
Yes, in Hailuo 3: the Motion control tab, a clip with the motion and a photo of the character.
Do I need the Hailuo app?
No. The studio works in the browser on a phone or a computer. You log in with Telegram and pay with crypto or Telegram Stars.

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