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MiniMax H3 Turbo

MiniMax H3 Turbo runs the MiniMax H3 recipe with its fast adapter fused in: the same synchronized video and stereo audio, in a fraction of the time with balanced quality. MachGen supports Text to Video, Image to Video, First & Last Frame and Reference to Video at 480p or 768p, all at 24 fps.

Current MachGen support
Text to VideoImage to VideoReference to VideoFrame to Frame5-15s480p / 768p / 1080pPer type: 9 image / 3 video / 3 audio15 references combinedOptional audioNative stereo audioPrompt enhancementSeed control
Starting at $0.01 / s
480p$0.01/s
768p$0.01/s
480p · with input video$0.01/s
768p · with input video$0.01/s
Live public pricebook · input-video rows bill input + output secondsSee full pricebook
Overview

MiniMax H3 Turbo

MiniMax H3 Turbo runs the MiniMax H3 recipe with its fast adapter fused in: the same synchronized video and stereo audio, in a fraction of the time with balanced quality. MachGen supports Text to Video, Image to Video, First & Last Frame and Reference to Video at 480p or 768p, all at 24 fps.

MiniMax H3 Turbo examples for fast iterations across text, image, first-and-last-frame, and multimodal reference video with native stereo audio.

Model guide

Why choose MiniMax H3 Turbo

Key strengths

  • The full MiniMax H3 surface - text, a starting image, first-and-last-frame, and multimodal reference - on a faster recipe that balances performance and quality, with support for community LoRAs.
  • Ultrafast and cost-effective for shot exploring.

Good fit for

  • Exploring shots and takes with lower price and ultra-fast iteration speed before committing a full-quality render to MiniMax H3.
  • Short-form social video where turnaround matters most.
Supported on MachGen

Inputs and output settings

This table reflects the model routes and controls currently exposed by MachGen.

ModeRequired inputAvailable settings
Text to VideoText promptResolution: 480p, 768p, 1080p
Aspect ratio: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9
Duration: 5-15s
Frame rate: 24fps
Optional generated audio
Seed control
Prompt enhancement
Prompt limit: 65,535 characters
Image to VideoText prompt and source image; optional end frameResolution: 480p, 768p, 1080p
Aspect ratio: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9
Duration: 5-15s
Frame rate: 24fps
Optional generated audio
Seed control
Prompt enhancement
Prompt limit: 65,535 characters
Reference to VideoPer-type limits: up to 9 images, up to 3 videos, up to 3 audio files; 15 references combined, plus a text promptResolution: 480p, 768p, 1080p
Aspect ratio: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9
Duration: 5-15s
Frame rate: 24fps
Optional generated audio
Seed control
Prompt enhancement
Prompt limit: 65,535 characters
First & Last FrameText prompt, start frame, and end frameResolution: 480p, 768p, 1080p
Aspect ratio: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9
Duration: 5-15s
Frame rate: 24fps
Optional generated audio
Seed control
Prompt enhancement
Prompt limit: 65,535 characters
Workflow

Using MiniMax H3 Turbo

  1. Choose a supported generation mode in Playground.
  2. Add the required prompt and source or reference assets.
  3. Select output settings from the controls shown for that mode.
  4. Generate, then inspect the returned asset before reusing the settings through the API.

Practical guidance

  • Describe the subject, action or composition, environment, and visual direction in a clear order.
  • For image animation, describe the intended motion and camera behavior instead of repeating what is already visible.
  • Give each reference a clear role in the prompt, using the names inserted by the Playground.
  • Use compatible start and end frames, then describe the transition between them.
  • When audio is enabled, include any dialogue, ambience, or sound cues that matter to the scene.
Best results

How to get better MiniMax H3 Turbo results

  • Write visual events and sound cues in chronological order so the model can align them on one timeline.
  • Use compatible first and last frames when the ending composition is fixed; describe the transition rather than repeating both images.
  • Review identity, lip sync, object contact, and audio timing before using a result in a longer sequence.
  • The adapter picker under Advanced settings swaps in an alternative LoRA recipe.
  • Move to MiniMax H3 when a shot needs 2K or the fidelity of the full-step render; the same prompt carries over.
Limits

Limits and availability

  • MachGen admits only the modes and settings listed above for this catalog model.
  • Source assets must finish uploading before a request can be submitted.
  • Generated results can vary between requests, including when the same prompt and settings are reused.
  • MiniMax H3 Turbo runs on MachGen-managed inference infrastructure rather than being forwarded to a provider API.
Learn more

Learn more

For model background, technical details, and architecture, see the H3 acceleration LoRAs Community Hub.

Try this model in the MachGen Playground.

Official documentation may describe capabilities or parameters that are not currently exposed by MachGen. Use the Inputs and output settings section above as the source of truth for this page.

Pricing

MiniMax H3 Turbo pricing

See Pricing for currently published MachGen rates. When available, the Playground estimate reflects the selected task and output settings.

On MachGen

MiniMax H3 Turbo on MachGen

Deployment: MachGen Hosted. MiniMax H3 Turbo runs on MachGen-managed inference infrastructure rather than being forwarded to a provider API.

The Playground and API sections on this page list the inputs and output settings exposed for this model.