MiniMax H3 Max turns a text prompt or a photo into a 5–15 second video with native audio. This guide shows how to get good results quickly on h3maxvideo.net.
What is H3 Max?
H3 Max is a post-trained version of the MiniMax H3 video model, released by fal.ai in August 2026. Compared with the base H3 model, it is tuned for stronger prompt adherence, better visuals and faster generation. It supports:
- Text to video and image to video
- 5 to 15 seconds per clip
- 480P, 768P and 1080P
- Native audio generated together with the picture
- First frame and last frame control from your own images
Text to video, step by step
- Open the generator and choose Text to Video.
- Write your prompt. Cover four things: subject, action, camera and mood/sound.
- Choose resolution and duration. The credit cost updates instantly.
- Click Generate Video. When it is ready, preview and download the MP4.
Example prompt:
A slow cinematic push-in on a steaming cup of coffee on a wooden table by a rainy window, soft morning light, raindrops on glass, gentle rain sounds.Image to video with first and last frame
- Choose Image to Video.
- Upload your first image. It becomes the opening shot, and the video follows its aspect ratio.
- Optionally upload a second image. It becomes the last frame, so you control where the shot ends.
- Describe the motion between the two frames, then generate.
Use this for product shots, character animation, or smooth transitions between two scenes.
Choosing resolution and length
| Goal | Suggested setting |
|---|---|
| Testing an idea | 480P, 5 seconds |
| Social media post | 768P, 5–10 seconds |
| Final, detailed clip | 1080P, only after the idea works |
Draft cheaply first, then re-render the version you like at a higher resolution.
Prompt tips
- Lead with the subject. Put the most important thing at the start.
- One shot per prompt. Describe a single continuous camera move.
- Name the camera move. Push-in, pull-back, orbit, tracking, handheld, aerial.
- Describe the sound. Rain, footsteps, music, crowd — H3 Max generates audio too.
- English works best. You can write in any language, but English prompts give the most predictable results.
For ready-made examples, see 30 H3 Max prompts.
Pricing and free credits
Credits depend on resolution and length:
| Resolution | Credits per second | 5-second clip |
|---|---|---|
| 480P | 6 | 30 credits |
| 768P | 10 | 50 credits |
| 1080P | 20 | 100 credits |
H3 Max Turbo costs half: 3, 5 or 10 credits per second. Pick it in the Model menu for fast, cheap drafts.
New accounts get free credits for a 480P test video. 768P and 1080P unlock after your first purchase, starting from a $2.99 pack. If a generation fails on our side, the credits are returned automatically. See pricing.
FAQ
Is this the official MiniMax site? No. h3maxvideo.net is an independent website that uses H3 Max through fal.ai.
How is H3 Max different from H3? H3 is the open-weight base model with multimodal references and 2K/4K output. H3 Max is the faster, post-trained version for everyday text and image to video. Read the full comparison.
Can I use the videos commercially? Yes, within our Terms of Service and the model provider terms.
