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# MiniMax H3 — Try 4K Online, Prompts & vs Max (2026)

> Try MiniMax H3 online in Clip Studio Video Lab. Native-audio 5–15s clips at 480p through 4K, prompts that work, and how it compares with H3 Max.

Canonical page: https://clipstudio.ai/ai-video-models/minimax-h3

## Answer

MiniMax H3 is a high-detail option for shots that need more visual resolution than a quick social draft. Animate a starting frame, direct both endpoint frames, or use up to nine image references at 480p, 768p, 2K, or 4K.

## Best for

High-detail hero shots, atmospheric sequences, and polished brand footage.

## Specs

- Duration: 5–15 seconds
- Resolution: 480p, 768p, 2K, or 4K
- Aspect ratio: Landscape, portrait, and square formats
- Audio: Native audio
- Input support: Text prompt, Animate image, First → last, Up to 9 reference images

## Strengths

- Animate, first/last, and references
- 480p through 4K
- Native audio


## Considerations

- Minimum duration is five seconds
- Higher resolutions use more of this month’s limit than 768p


## Prompt tip

Use production language—lens feel, depth, material detail, light direction, and pace—to take advantage of the higher-detail output.

## Prompts that work

- Use production language: 4K hero of a watch on oak, shallow depth, tungsten rim, ticking on the soundtrack.
- Atmospheric 12-second fog street at 2K; name lens feel, material wetness, and pace.
- Nine-reference character hold in a dim library; 5-second minimum duration.
- First and last frames of a theatre curtain; native hush, then applause.


## Official documentation

- [MiniMax H3 image-to-video documentation](https://fal.ai/models/minimax/h3/image-to-video)
- [MiniMax H3 reference-to-video documentation](https://fal.ai/models/minimax/h3/reference-to-video)

## FAQs

### What is MiniMax H3 best for?

MiniMax H3 is best for detailed hero shots and atmospheric footage where 2K or 4K output can add value.

### Can I try MiniMax H3 online?

Yes. Open MiniMax H3 in Clip Studio Video Lab to generate in the browser. Generate 5–15 second native-audio clips at 480p, 768p, 2K, or 4K from text, images, first/last frames, or references. Sign in to generate; this model page is public.

### Is MiniMax H3 free?

Video Lab generations use your monthly generation allowance. Eligible new accounts get a complimentary Story part and a complimentary Topic Short; those are separate from Video Lab.

### How is MiniMax H3 different from H3 Max?

MiniMax H3 covers 2K and 4K. H3 Max is the faster 480p/768p/1080p SKU with the same 5–15 second native-audio envelope and image modes.

### Can MiniMax H3 use reference images?

Yes. Video Lab supports up to nine MiniMax H3 reference images for subject and style guidance.

### How is MiniMax H3 priced?

MiniMax H3 uses your monthly generation allowance. Each Clip Studio plan includes a monthly generation allowance. Duration, resolution, audio, and other settings use that allowance. Plan details live on the pricing page. This page does not list a per-model dollar price.


## Make a story using this model's shots

Paste a story or script. Clip Studio plans cinematic shots, narrates them, and renders a multi-shot film. [Make a story using this model's shots](https://clipstudio.ai/features/story-video).

## Related

- [Story to Video](https://clipstudio.ai/features/story-video.md)
- [Video Lab](https://clipstudio.ai/video-lab.md)
- [Topic Shorts](https://clipstudio.ai/topic-shorts.md)
- [All models](https://clipstudio.ai/ai-video-models.md)
- [MiniMax H3 Max vs MiniMax H3](https://clipstudio.ai/ai-video-models/minimax-h3-max-vs-minimax-h3.md)
- [Happy Horse 1.1 vs MiniMax H3](https://clipstudio.ai/ai-video-models/happy-horse-1-1-vs-minimax-h3.md)