I2VSpicy
H3 SpicyMiniMax H3 Spicy Image to Video
Animate a starting image with bolder motion, native stereo audio, optional final-frame guidance, 480p/768p output, and 3–15 second durations.
480p / 768p
$0.058–$0.115/secLiveMiniMax · H3 Spicy image-to-video1 model
MiniMax H3 Spicy API — Bold Image-to-Video Generation
MiniMax H3 Spicy is a high-motion image-to-video API for turning a starting image into bold, expressive video with native stereo audio.Use one Muapi API key to submit a prompt-led animation, optionally guide the final frame, choose 480p or 768p output, and retrieve the completed video asynchronously.
MiniMax H3 SpicyBold image animation with native stereo audio1 model
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What is the MiniMax H3 Spicy API?
MiniMax H3 Spicy Image to Video is a focused API for developers who already have a strong first frame and want more energetic movement from it. The model preserves the supplied image as the visual starting point, then creates a short video with native stereo audio. Describe the action and camera in a prompt, or let the model direct motion from the image alone.
The workflow complements the broader MiniMax H3 API page: use H3 Spicy for bold image animation, standard H3 Image to Video for the open-weights workflow, and H3 Reference to Video when multiple images, clips, or audio references should guide a new scene.
MiniMax H3 Spicy API capabilities
Bold image animation
Turn a still image into expressive, high-motion video while retaining its subject and composition as the starting point.
Native stereo audio
Receive a video with synchronized audio generated in the same workflow, ready for social, product, and concept-video drafts.
Optional motion prompt
Describe the action, camera movement, lighting, pacing, and mood when you need more control over the animation.
Start and end frame guidance
Pass `last_image` alongside `image_url` when the shot should interpolate toward a particular final frame.
480p and 768p output
Use 480p for quicker, lower-cost iteration or 768p when the final clip needs more detail.
3–15 second clips
Choose a supported duration for short-form content, campaign concepts, character motion, and production tests.
MiniMax H3 Spicy use cases
Social-first creative
Create bold motion hooks from approved stills for short-form video, reels, and campaign variations.
Product motion studies
Animate product photography with camera movement, light changes, and synchronized sound before a full production.
Character and portrait animation
Bring character art, portraits, and concept frames to life with expressive movement and an optional target ending.
Storyboard and previsualization
Test camera direction and scene energy from a single keyframe before committing to a longer sequence.
Agent and workflow automation
Add a single image-to-video node to an automated creative pipeline using Muapi request IDs and webhooks.
How to get better MiniMax H3 Spicy results
Start with a strong first frame
Use a clear, publicly accessible image with the subject and composition you want to preserve. Since the output follows the starting image's aspect ratio, choose the frame for the final delivery format before submitting.
- Keep the main subject well separated from the background.
- Use a frame with enough visual context for the requested camera move.
- Keep the source aspect ratio aligned with the intended social or landscape placement.
Write motion like a director
Use `prompt` to specify what moves, how the camera moves, and what the mood should be. Concrete verbs such as orbit, track, push in, ripple, turn, and reveal usually give the model a clearer action than a list of visual adjectives.
A slow camera orbit reveals the glass sculpture as sunlight sweeps across its surface; reflections shimmer, the background remains softly out of focus, and the movement feels deliberate and cinematic.
MiniMax H3 Spicy API integration pattern
Submit the image-to-video request asynchronously, store the returned request ID, and poll the standard prediction result endpoint or provide a webhook for completion. Muapi handles the common request lifecycle so the same integration can sit beside other image-to-video models.
- Send `image_url` and, when useful, `prompt`, `last_image`, `resolution`, `duration`, and `seed`.
- Receive a request ID immediately and keep long-running work outside the browser request thread.
- Read the completed video URL from the standard result response and persist it if the output is needed beyond the hosted retention window.
MiniMax H3 Spicy API specifications
| Input | Audio | Resolution | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting image; optional prompt and last frame | Native stereo | 480p / 768p | 3–15 seconds | $0.058–$0.115/sec |
Pricing is per generated second. The published Muapi rate is rounded up to maintain at least a 30% gross margin over the listed model rates: $0.04/sec at 480p and $0.08/sec at 768p.
Quick start — MiniMax H3 Spicy API
Submit a starting image, receive a request ID immediately, and poll the standard prediction result endpoint for the completed video.
1. Submit an image-to-video task
curl -X POST https://api.muapi.ai/api/v1/minimax-h3-image-to-video-spicy \
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"image_url":"https://example.com/first-frame.jpg","prompt":"A bold camera orbit around a glass sculpture as sunlight flashes across the surface","resolution":"480p","duration":5,"seed":-1}'
# Response: {"request_id":"REQUEST_ID"}Pass `image_url` plus an optional motion prompt and output settings to create the clip.
2. Retrieve the completed result
curl https://api.muapi.ai/api/v1/predictions/REQUEST_ID/result \ -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" # Poll until status is completed, then read the video URL from the output.
Poll until the task completes, then read the generated video URL from the output.
MiniMax H3 Spicy API FAQ
What is MiniMax H3 Spicy?
MiniMax H3 Spicy is an image-to-video model that turns a starting image into bold, expressive video with native stereo audio and optional final-frame guidance.
What is required to call the MiniMax H3 Spicy API?
Only `image_url` is required. `prompt`, `last_image`, `resolution`, `duration`, and `seed` are optional controls for the generated clip.
Does MiniMax H3 Spicy generate audio?
Yes. The model returns video with native stereo audio as part of the same generation workflow.
What resolutions and durations are supported?
Choose 480p or 768p and a duration from 3 through 15 seconds. The default duration is 5 seconds and the default resolution is 480p.
Can I provide a final frame?
Yes. Set `last_image` together with `image_url` when you want the generated motion to interpolate toward a target final frame.
How much does the MiniMax H3 Spicy API cost?
Muapi charges $0.058 per generated second at 480p and $0.115 per generated second at 768p. Rates are rounded up to maintain at least a 30% gross margin over the listed model rates.
How do I receive the result?
The submit response returns a request ID. Poll the standard prediction result endpoint or pass a webhook URL to receive completion asynchronously.
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Use one Muapi API key to animate images with bold motion, native stereo audio, and predictable per-second pricing.