What does MiniMax H3 Max Image to Video generate?

It animates a source image into a video clip, using a text prompt to describe the desired motion and camera movement, at up to 1080p resolution.

Do I need both a start and end image?

No. You need at least one of `image_url` or `end_image_url` — using only `end_image_url` generates motion leading up to that frame.

What resolutions and durations are supported?

Resolution can be 480p, 768p, or 1080p, and duration can be any value from 5 to 15 seconds.

What is prompt_expansion_mode?

It controls how much the model rewrites your motion prompt before rendering. `disabled` uses your prompt as-is, `balanced` applies light rewriting, and `quality` applies the most thorough rewrite.

How do I retrieve the finished video?

Poll the request ID returned by the initial POST at `/predictions/{request_id}/result`, or pass a `webhook_url` to be notified when the video is ready.

Can I control the exact end frame of the video?

Yes, supply `end_image_url` alongside or instead of `image_url` to anchor how the clip ends.

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MiniMax H3 Max Image to Video API API Pricing

Animate images into 1080p video with the MiniMax H3 Max API on Muapi. Start/end frame control, pay per generation.

Savings Alert-8% ↓Cheaper than Replicate

About MiniMax H3 Max Image to Video API

MiniMax H3 Max Image to Video animates a source image into a moving video clip at up to 1080p resolution, guided by a motion prompt. Supply a starting frame with `image_url`, an optional `end_image_url` to anchor the final frame, and describe the camera movement and action you want in between. Durations run from 5 to 15 seconds across six aspect ratios, with an optional prompt-expansion pass for richer motion detail. It follows Muapi's standard asynchronous request/poll/webhook pattern. For pure text-to-video generation without a source image, see [MiniMax H3 Max Text to Video](/playground/minimax-h3-max-text-to-video); to blend multiple image, video, and audio references, see [MiniMax H3 Max Reference to Video](/playground/minimax-h3-max-reference-to-video).

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Detailed Pricing Breakdown

Provider	Estimated Rate	Notes
muapiapp	From $0.0325/sec (480p) up to $0.104/sec (1080p)	Launch pricing through Sep 30, 2026 (UTC): From $0.0325/sec (480p) up to $0.104/sec (1080p). From Oct 1, 2026 the standard rate applies: $0.065–$0.208/sec by resolution. Pay-per-generation, no subscription.
Replicate	Not available	MiniMax H3 Max is not listed on Replicate.

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