MiniMax H3 Max Turbo — the H3 Max resolutions without reference mode
MiniMax H3 Max Turbo is the H3 Max model without reference-to-video. It offers the same 480p, 768p and 1080p choices (768p by default) and 5 to 15 second clips, with text-to-video, image-to-video and first and last frame. It does not include reference-to-video.
Highlights
5–15 s · 480p / 768p / 1080p · Text to video · Image to video · First and last frame
Best for
Drafts and high-volume jobs that do not need reference images.
Input
Text, first frame, last frame
Output
Video
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Pricing
Prepaid in US dollars. The hold is converted to a charge when the run completes. If a run fails or times out, the hold is released in full.*
Prices as of November 2, 2026 (price list v12).
Note: if a finished output is blocked by output moderation for a policy violation, the run is still charged. You can contact support for a manual review.
Cost of your first test
$0.15
One 5-second clip at 480p.
What your top-up buys
Top up$15
≈ 100 test runs
$50
≈ 333 test runs
$100
≈ 666 test runs
Top-ups are $15–$1,000. No free tier, no subscription.
How much does a 5, 10 or 15-second MiniMax H3 Max Turbo clip cost?
A 10-second MiniMax H3 Max Turbo clip costs $0.48 at 768p (price list v12, November 2, 2026). Each total below is the per-second price × seconds, the same in every mode.
| Resolution | Per second | 5 s | 10 s | 15 s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 480p | $0.03 | $0.15 | $0.30 | $0.45 |
| 768p (default) | $0.048 | $0.24 | $0.48 | $0.72 |
| 1080p | $0.096 | $0.48 | $0.96 | $1.44 |
Totals are rounded to the cent; your quote shows the exact amount before you run anything. Live rates: Pricing · GET /v1/pricing.
| Model | Mode | Resolution | Our price | Official | You save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MiniMax H3 Max Turbo MiniMax | Text to video480p | 480p | $0.03/s | ||
MiniMax H3 Max Turbo MiniMax | Text to video768p | 768p | $0.048/s | ||
MiniMax H3 Max Turbo MiniMax | Text to video1080p | 1080p | $0.096/s | ||
MiniMax H3 Max Turbo MiniMax | Image to video480p | 480p | $0.03/s | ||
MiniMax H3 Max Turbo MiniMax | Image to video768p | 768p | $0.048/s | ||
MiniMax H3 Max Turbo MiniMax | Image to video1080p | 1080p | $0.096/s | ||
MiniMax H3 Max Turbo MiniMax | First and last frame480p | 480p | $0.03/s | ||
MiniMax H3 Max Turbo MiniMax | First and last frame768p | 768p | $0.048/s | ||
MiniMax H3 Max Turbo MiniMax | First and last frame1080p | 1080p | $0.096/s |
What is the MiniMax H3 Max Turbo API?
The MiniMax H3 Max Turbo API is the H3 Max option without reference-to-video, priced below H3 Max at every resolution. The resolution and duration options match H3 Max, but the reference-to-video mode is left out, so inputs are text, a single image, or a first-and-last-frame pair. If you need reference images, switch to MiniMax H3 Max or MiniMax H3.
Spec sheet
Parameters, limits and billing rules to check before you call it.
Model id
minimax-h3-max-turbo · MiniMax
Modes
t2v Text to video · i2v Image to video · flf First and last frame
Duration
5–15 seconds (default 5)
Resolution
480p · 768p (default) · 1080p
Aspect ratio (t2v)
21:9 · 16:9 · 4:3 · 1:1 · 3:4 · 9:16
Audio
Not listed
Image input
JPEG / PNG / WebP, up to 10 MB each, or an https link. Uploaded images can be used for 6 days.
Output
Video. Files are kept about 30 days, so download them promptly.
Price
From $0.03/s · Quotes are locked for 12 minutes. Per-resolution prices are in the table above.
Failed runs
Failed, timed-out or canceled-while-queued runs release the hold in full.
3 ways to generate, one endpoint
Set mode, send the inputs it needs — that's it.
Text to video
mode: "t2v" · prompt
Just a prompt — the model builds the shot from scratch.
Image to video
mode: "i2v" · image_url
Send an image in image_url and it becomes the opening frame.
First and last frame
mode: "flf" · image_url + last_image_url
Set the first and last frame; the model animates everything in between.
What you can build with this model
Workflows this model is a good fit for.
Low-resolution previews
Try text prompts at 480p to check composition and motion before spending on a higher resolution.
Try it in the playgroundImage-to-video at scale
Animate large sets of product or concept images through a simple scripted loop.
Try it in the playgroundStart-and-end shot control
Use first and last frames to pin down a transition without any reference images.
Try it in the playgroundWhy run MiniMax H3 Max Turbo on Makernice
Quote before you pay
Every run gets an exact quote first, locked for 12 minutes. You're charged that amount — never more.
Failed runs are free
The hold is converted to a charge when the run completes. If a run fails or times out, the hold is released in full, and so does canceling while it's queued. Note: if a finished output is blocked by output moderation for a policy violation, the run is still charged. You can contact support for a manual review.
Switch models with one field
Same request, key, balance and console for all 17 models. Not happy with the result? Change model and run it again.
Prepaid, no subscription
Top up a US-dollar balance and pay per run. No monthly fee, no subscription.
Your balance never expires
Topped-up balance stays in your account indefinitely. No inactivity fees, no decay.
Automatic failover
If an upstream channel goes down, your request is routed to a backup channel automatically — no code changes on your side.
Which should you pick: MiniMax H3 Max Turbo, MiniMax H3, MiniMax H3 Max?
Compare modes, length, resolution and references, then run the same prompt on each.
| MiniMax H3 Max Turbo | MiniMax H3 | MiniMax H3 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modes | Text to video · Image to video · First and last frame | Text to video · Image to video · First and last frame · Reference to video | Text to video · Image to video · First and last frame · Reference to video |
| Duration | 5–15 s | 5–15 s | 5–15 s |
| Resolution | 480p / 768p / 1080p | 480p / 768p / 2K / 4K | 480p / 768p / 1080p |
| Reference images | Not supported | Up to 5 | Up to 4 |
| Audio | Not listed | Included | Included |
| Starting price | $0.03/s | $0.06/s | $0.0452/s |
Full comparison → H3 vs H3 Max vs H3 Max Turbo
Integrate MiniMax H3 Max Turbo in three steps
Quote, hold, charge or release — each step shows how billing works.
Create an API key
Sign in, top up and create a key in the console. Set a spend limit per key so nothing runs away.
// Console → API keys
Quote and create
POST the input to /v1/generations/quote with the model field set to minimax-h3-max-turbo. The price is locked for 12 minutes; creating the generation with the quote id holds that amount from your balance.
// POST /v1/generations/quote// POST /v1/generations
Poll the result
GET /v1/generations/{id} until the status is succeeded, then download the output. You're charged the quoted amount on success; failed, timed-out or canceled-while-queued runs release the hold in full.
// GET /v1/generations/{id}
Retrying with the same Idempotency-Key returns the same generation instead of charging twice.
Docs/API/MINIMAX-H3-MAX-TURBO
API reference
Copy-paste requests for this model. The full parameter reference is in the docs.
curl https://api.makernice.com/v1/generations/quote \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $MAKERNICE_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "minimax-h3-max-turbo",
"mode": "t2v",
"prompt": "A drone shot following a red sports car along a coastal cliff road, ocean glittering to the right.",
"duration": 5,
"resolution": "768p"
}'Invalid request
400 invalid_request names each failing field. Fields the mode doesn't use are rejected too. Nothing is held.
Key or balance
401 means a missing or invalid key; 402 means the balance or the key's spend limit isn't enough.
Quote problems
A changed price-affecting field returns 422 quote_mismatch; an expired quote 410; a used one 409. Get a new quote.
Failed generation
A failed generation is never charged — the hold is released in full. Note: if a finished output is blocked by output moderation for a policy violation, the run is still charged. You can contact support for a manual review. Keep the generation id and retry when you're ready.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this model.
What is MiniMax H3 Max Turbo?
How long can MiniMax H3 Max Turbo videos be?
How many reference images does MiniMax H3 Max Turbo support?
How much does MiniMax H3 Max Turbo cost per second?
MiniMax H3 Max Turbo vs MiniMax H3: which should I use?
Which resolutions can I choose?
How do I cancel a job?
Prompts for MiniMax H3 Max Turbo
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- Quote before you pay
- Failed runs are free
- Prepaid, no subscription
- Balance never expires