Hailuo AI Video Generator (MiniMax)

The generator above runs MiniMax H3, the third-generation Hailuo AI model. Write a prompt, add a first frame or up to nine references, and get a 768p or 2K clip with sound. New accounts get 8 credits; a 6-second 768p clip costs 20.

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Hailuo AI sits next to Veo 3.1, Kling 3, and Seedance in one workbench, so you can render the same prompt on several models without opening another account. New accounts get 8 credits; a 6-second 768p Hailuo AI clip costs 20.

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CAPABILITIES

Key Features of Hailuo AI

Text to Video GenerationImage to Video GenerationGuided Frame ControlCamera Motion CommandsSubject ReferenceRealistic Motion PhysicsStyle Flexibility

Feature 01

Text to Video Generation

One paragraph in, a finished shot out

Describe the subject, the action, the light, and the sound, and Hailuo AI renders the clip in one pass. MiniMax H3 reads long, detailed prompts well: it keeps the order of actions you wrote, respects named colors and materials, and MiniMax singles out accurate text and brand rendering as one of H3's strengths.

  • Clips of 6, 10, or 15 seconds at 768p or 2K
  • Six aspect ratios, including 21:9 widescreen
  • Stereo audio generated in the same render

Feature 02

Image to Video Generation

Your still, set in motion

Upload a product photo, an illustration, or a portrait and Hailuo AI uses it as the opening frame. The composition, palette, and face stay as you gave them; the model adds the movement, the camera, and the ambient sound you describe in the prompt.

  • JPG, PNG, WEBP, and HEIC inputs
  • Keeps the framing and lighting of your photo
  • Good for product shots, posters, and character art
Image to Video Generation

Feature 03

Guided Frame Control

Set the first frame, the last frame, or both

Give Hailuo AI a start image and an end image and it writes the motion between them. This is the fastest way to build a transition, a before-and-after reveal, or a product that morphs into its packaging, because you decide exactly where the clip begins and where it lands.

  • First frame only, last frame only, or both
  • Natural in-between motion instead of a crossfade
  • Chains cleanly into the next clip of a sequence
Guided Frame Control
Guided Frame Control

Feature 04

Camera Motion Commands

Direct the lens in plain words

The model takes camera instructions written into the prompt: push in, pull back, pan left, crane up, handheld follow. MiniMax documents bracketed camera cues placed after the key description, and in practice a short phrase such as "slow push-in on her face" is enough to steer the shot.

  • Pan, tilt, zoom, tracking, and crane moves
  • Several moves in sequence within one clip
  • Cuts written into the prompt for multi-shot scenes

Feature 05

Subject Reference

The same face and product in every clip

Attach up to nine reference images and Hailuo AI keeps that character, outfit, or product consistent across every render. MiniMax H3 also accepts reference audio, so a voice take or a music bed can drive lip shapes, gestures, and the pacing of the cut.

  • Up to 9 reference images per render
  • The first 5 references are included in the price
  • Reference audio for voice and rhythm

Feature 06

Realistic Motion Physics

Weight, momentum, and contact that read as real

Physics is the reason Hailuo AI got famous. MiniMax built Hailuo 02 around complex body motion such as gymnastics, and H3 carries that forward: fabric swings with the body, liquids splash and settle, and a fast sprint gets believable motion blur instead of rubber limbs.

  • Fast human motion without melting limbs
  • Cloth, hair, and liquid that react to movement
  • Objects that collide and stop with weight

Feature 07

Style Flexibility

Live action, anime, ink wash, game CG

The same prompt can come back photoreal or stylized. Hailuo 2.3 widened the style range to anime, illustration, ink wash, and game CG, and MiniMax H3 keeps those styles stable across a whole clip, so a 2D character does not drift into 3D halfway through the shot.

  • Photoreal, cinematic, and documentary looks
  • Anime, illustration, and hand-drawn styles
  • Style held steady from first frame to last

PROMPT EXAMPLES

Hailuo AI Prompts

Prompt

Use the reference ring as the hero product. Slow macro push-in across dark velvet, a single warm key light rolling over the band, dust in the beam, soft piano and a faint shimmer sound, 16:9, 6 seconds.

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Reference

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Result

Prompt

Start on the reference serum bottle on white marble. A drop falls from the pipette and ripples outward, the camera orbits a quarter turn, morning window light, quiet room tone, 9:16, 10 seconds.

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Result

WHO IT IS FOR

Best Use Cases of Hailuo AI

Short-form ads and UGC

Hailuo AI renders a 15-second vertical ad with voice and music in one pass, which is the length TikTok and Reels ads actually run. No separate audio edit is needed.

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Product demos and e-commerce

Feed a product photo as the first frame and let the model add the orbit, the light sweep, and the unboxing. The references keep the label and colorway exact.

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Marketing teams at volume

At 20 credits for a 6-second draft, Hailuo AI is the cheapest way on Ricebowl to test ten hooks before you pay for a premium finish.

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Film openings and music videos

Widescreen 21:9, cuts written into the prompt, and reference audio for the beat make Hailuo AI a strong tool for title sequences and lyric-driven edits.

Anime and stylized storytelling

Creators who draw in anime or illustration styles pick this model because it keeps the look flat and consistent instead of sliding into 3D.

WHERE IT SITS

Market Positioning of Hailuo AI

MiniMax's video line, from Hailuo 01 to MiniMax H3

What the Hailuo line is known for

  • Price-performance: MiniMax says H3 at 2K costs less than a third of mainstream models per second, and at 768p less than half of their 720p price
  • Physics: Hailuo 02 was built for complex motion, and the line still leads on believable human movement
  • An open model: MiniMax has released the H3 weights under its community license
  • One model for many tasks: text, image, first and last frame, reference, and audio all run through the same H3 model

Where it gives ground

  • Resolution: MiniMax H3 tops out at 2K, while Veo 3.1 and Kling 3 Omni offer 4K
  • Older versions: Hailuo 02 and Hailuo 2.3 are not in the Ricebowl picker, only MiniMax H3 is
  • Long films: a single render stops at 15 seconds, so longer pieces are built from several clips
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WHAT USERS SAY

What Users Really Think About Hailuo AI

01

The motion is the draw

People pick the Hailuo line for action: dance, sport, fights, and fast camera work. Limbs stay attached, clothes move with the body, and impacts land with weight.

02

Sound in the same render saves an edit

Since MiniMax H3, every Hailuo AI clip comes back with stereo sound. Users who used to add foley and music in a separate tool now skip that step for drafts.

03

The price makes iteration easy

Because a 6-second clip is cheap, creators render three or four takes and keep the best one, instead of rewriting one expensive prompt.

04

Prompts need to be specific

Vague prompts give generic results. The users who get the most out of Hailuo AI write the shot like a director: subject, action, camera, light, and sound, in that order.

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VERSIONS

Hailuo 02 vs Hailuo 2.3 vs MiniMax H3

Start every new project on H3.

Hailuo 02 (June 2025)

Native 1080p and physics, in 6 or 10-second clips.

Hailuo 2.3 (October 2025)

Better body motion, micro-expressions and anime styles at the same price.

MiniMax H3 (July 2026)

2K, up to 15 seconds, stereo audio, and text, image, video and audio references in one model.

WHAT SETS IT APART

What Makes Hailuo AI Stand Out

01

Hailuo AI Without the Queue

Ricebowl has no free tier with a waiting line. Every Hailuo AI render is paid in credits, new accounts get 8 to start (a 6-second 768p clip is 20), and a job begins the moment you press Generate. The finished MP4 appears in the feed below the generator.

02

Audio is generated, not added

Hailuo AI with MiniMax H3 writes dialogue, ambience, and effects in the same pass as the picture, and Ricebowl charges no extra credits for the sound. Upload your own voice or music as a reference when the timing has to match.

OUR TAKE

Our Verdict on Hailuo AI

How MiniMax H3 relates to Hailuo 02 and 2.3

MiniMax H3 is Hailuo 3.0. MiniMax's own launch post names Hailuo 01 and Hailuo 02 as the two generations before it. Treat 02 and 2.3 as earlier versions: H3 does everything they did and adds 2K, audio, and references.

Hailuo AI or Veo 3.1: which is cheaper, which is better?

Hailuo AI is cheaper and runs longer. On Ricebowl a 6-second 768p clip costs 20 credits against 45 for a 10-second Veo 3.1 clip, and MiniMax H3 reaches 15 seconds in one render. Pick Veo 3.1 only when a single 4K hero shot is the whole deliverable.

This page or the MiniMax H3 page?

Read this page to understand the Hailuo AI family and decide whether it fits your project. Go to the MiniMax H3 page for the version details: every setting, prompt pattern, and credit price for the model the generator runs.

COMPARISON

Comparison Table: Hailuo AI vs. Veo AI vs. Kling AI

FeatureHailuo AI (MiniMax H3)Veo 3.1Kling 3 Omni
Resolution768p and 2K720p, 1080p, 4K1080p and 4K
Clip Length on Ricebowl6, 10, or 15 seconds10 seconds5 or 10 seconds
Native AudioStereo, includedYesYes, priced as a separate option
Reference ImagesUp to 9Up to 3Up to 2
First and Last FrameYesFirst frameFirst frame
Aspect RatiosSix, including 21:9Landscape and portraitLandscape and portrait
Credits per Clip20 (6 s, 768p)45 (10 s)90 without audio, 130 with audio (5 s, 1080p)
Best ForSound-on drafts, long clips, volumeShort 4K hero shotsTalking characters and multi-shot scenes

All three run on Ricebowl, so you can switch models in the picker above and render the same prompt on each. Hailuo AI here means MiniMax H3; Hailuo 02 and Hailuo 2.3 are not offered on Ricebowl yet.

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HOW IT WORKS

How to Use Hailuo AI on Ricebowl

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01

Open the generator with Hailuo AI selected

The generator at the top of this page already has MiniMax H3, the newest Hailuo AI model, selected. Sign up and 8 free credits land in your account, with no card needed. A 6-second 768p clip costs 20 credits, so add credits from a plan or a one-time pack to render.

02

Write the shot and add references

Describe the subject, the action, the camera move, the light, and the sound. Add a first or last frame, up to nine reference images, or an audio track if the result has to match them.

03

Pick length and size, then generate

Choose 6, 10, or 15 seconds, 768p or 2K, and an aspect ratio. Press Generate and the MP4, sound included, appears in the feed below, ready to download.

REVIEWS

Loved by Creators and Marketers Globally

Feedback from people who use Hailuo AI on Ricebowl for real work.

Daniel R.

I test hooks on the Hailuo model first because a 6-second draft is cheap, then I only pay for a premium render on the winner.

Performance marketer

Aiko T.

My characters stay flat and on-model across the whole clip. That is why I keep coming back to Hailuo AI.

Anime illustrator

Marco L.

Reference audio changed my workflow. The cuts land on the beat and the singer's mouth follows the track.

Music video director

Priya S.

I upload the product photo as the first frame and get an orbit shot with sound in one render. No studio day.

E-commerce founder

Tom W.

The sprint shots have real weight. It is the model I use when a clip has fast human motion in it.

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AI Video Generator Pricing

One balance, every model. Credits work across all 20 video models — no watermark, no tier-locked models, commercial use on every paid plan.

Save 30% billed annually

Flexible monthly subscription.

Lite Monthly

The cheapest way to start. Every model, a small monthly budget.

$12.99/mo

Renews monthly, cancel anytime.

400 credits

≈ 1–20 videos, depending on the model

≈ 28–133 images, depending on the model

3.25¢ / credit

  • 1080p · No watermark · Commercial use
  • Credits reset every billing month
  • Access to all models
  • Watermark-free outputs
  • Buy an add-on credit pack
  • Standard support

Starter Monthly

Enough credits to try every model and finish a few clips each month.

$29.9/mo

Renews monthly, cancel anytime.

1,000 credits

≈ 3–50 videos, depending on the model

≈ 71–333 images, depending on the model

2.99¢ / credit

2 parallel tasks

  • 1080p · No watermark · Commercial use
  • Credits reset every billing month
  • Access to all models
  • Watermark-free outputs
  • Buy an add-on credit pack
  • Standard support

Standard Monthly

Popular

Steady output for solo creators going pro — every model, a comfortable budget.

$49.9/mo

Renews monthly, cancel anytime.

2,000 credits

≈ 6–100 videos, depending on the model

≈ 142–666 images, depending on the model

2.50¢ / credit

3 parallel tasks

  • 1080p · No watermark · Commercial use
  • Credits reset every billing month
  • Access to all models
  • Watermark-free outputs
  • Buy an add-on credit pack
  • Priority support

Advanced Monthly

High-volume production for prolific creators and small teams.

$89.9/mo

Renews monthly, cancel anytime.

5,000 credits

≈ 15–250 videos, depending on the model

≈ 357–1666 images, depending on the model

1.80¢ / credit

5 parallel tasks

  • 1080p · No watermark · Commercial use
  • Credits reset every billing month
  • Access to all models
  • Watermark-free outputs
  • Buy an add-on credit pack
  • Priority support

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FAQs

What Hailuo AI is, what it costs, and how to get a good first clip.

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Is Hailuo AI free to use?

Not fully. New accounts get 8 credits on sign-up with no card required, but a 6-second 768p clip on MiniMax H3, the newest Hailuo model, costs 20 credits, so the free credits do not cover a full clip. Clips are paid in credits from a plan or a one-time pack.

What is MiniMax Hailuo AI?

Hailuo AI is the video generation line from the AI company MiniMax. It started with Hailuo 01, grew into Hailuo 02 and Hailuo 2.3, and its third generation is MiniMax H3, an open multimodal model that turns text, images, video, and audio into video with native stereo sound.

Is MiniMax H3 the same as Hailuo?

Yes. MiniMax H3 is the newest Hailuo AI model, sometimes written as Hailuo 3.0, and MiniMax's own Hailuo site promotes it as the current model. It is the model the generator on this page runs. The MiniMax H3 page covers its settings in detail.

How does Hailuo AI work?

You write a prompt and, if you want, attach a first frame, a last frame, reference images, or an audio track. Hailuo AI reads all of it as one context and renders the picture and the sound together. On Ricebowl you pick length, resolution, and aspect ratio, press Generate, and download the MP4.

How much does Hailuo AI cost?

On Ricebowl a Hailuo AI clip at 768p costs 20 credits for 6 seconds, 40 for 10 seconds, and 60 for 15 seconds. At 2K it costs 40, 70, and 105 credits. Five reference images are included; each extra one adds 3 credits. The plans below show what a credit costs.

What formats and resolutions does Hailuo AI support?

Hailuo AI with MiniMax H3 outputs MP4 at 768p or 2K (2560x1440), 24fps, in 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 1:1, or 21:9. Inputs can be JPG, PNG, WEBP, or HEIC images plus reference video and audio clips. A single clip runs 6, 10, or 15 seconds here.

Can I customize the generated videos?

Yes. Control the start and end with first and last frames, lock a face or product with up to nine references, steer the camera in the prompt, and set the sound with a line such as "soft rain, no dialogue" or with your own audio file. If a take misses, change one instruction and render again.

Can you create a long film on Hailuo AI?

Not in one render: a single Hailuo AI clip stops at 15 seconds. Longer films are made the way the Hailuo 02 launch film was, by generating many short clips with the same references and editing them together. Using a clip's last frame as the next clip's first frame keeps the cut seamless.

What is the best Hailuo AI alternative?

For a 4K hero shot, Veo 3.1 is the best Hailuo AI alternative. For talking characters and multi-shot scenes, choose Kling 3 Omni. For restyling an existing video, try Seedance 2.5. All three run on Ricebowl, so you can compare them with the same prompt, using the same credits, in the picker above.

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