MiniMax H3
Low-cost image-to-video with native stereo audio. 480p or 768p, clips up to 15 seconds.
Measured over 78 production renders in the 60 days to 11 September 2026
- 76Quality indexblind, 2 passes
- 126sMedian renderp90 263s
- 91%Completed71 of 78
- 4Credits / 5s≈ $0.76
About MiniMax H3
MiniMax H3 is the cheapest way to get a clip out of WowMade, and it is cheap by a wide enough margin to change how you work rather than just what you pay. It starts from a picture — a frame you own, a still you generated, or a set of references — and renders on its own 480p or 768p canvas with a stereo track generated alongside the picture. What it will not do is start from a blank page.
Best for. Finding the shot. At a quarter of the credits of the next cheapest engine you can run the idea five times before a flagship renders it once.
Made with MiniMax H3
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Specification
| Maker | MiniMax |
|---|---|
| Clip length | 5, 10 or 15 seconds |
| Resolution | 480p, 768p |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 1:1, 21:9 |
| Native audio | Yes, in stereo |
| Text to video | No — needs a start frame or references |
| Reference inputs | Up to 9 images, 3 clips and 3 audio tracks |
What a clip costs
| Resolution | 5s | 15s |
|---|---|---|
| 480p | 4 cr | 10 cr |
| 768p | 7 cr | 19 cr |
The exact cost is shown on the generate button before anything is spent. Credits come from a WowMade plan; full terms on billing terms.
MiniMax H3 against the alternatives
Questions
- How long does a MiniMax H3 video take to generate?
- Half of all MiniMax H3 renders finish within 126 seconds and nine in ten within 263 seconds, measured across 78 production renders in the last 60 days.
- How much does a MiniMax H3 clip cost?
- A five-second clip at the comparison resolution costs 4 credits, about $0.76 at the best plan rate. Longer clips and higher resolutions cost more, and the exact figure is shown on the generate button before anything is spent.
- Does MiniMax H3 generate sound?
- Yes. MiniMax H3 generates an audio track natively alongside the picture rather than adding one afterwards.
- How long can one MiniMax H3 clip be?
- Up to 15 seconds in a single generation. Extend continues an existing clip rather than regenerating it from the start.
- Can I use MiniMax H3 output commercially?
- Yes. Commercial use is included with every WowMade plan and credit pack. Every file also carries a signed C2PA mark identifying it as AI-generated, which you can check on the verification page.
Other video engines
MiniMax H3 head to head
Same measurements as this page, two engines at a time, with a written verdict on which one to pick and what the numbers cannot tell you.