MiniMax: MiniMax H3 Fast

MiniMax H3 Fast is a speed-optimized H3 video model for generating 5 to 15 second clips at 480p. It supports text-to-video, first-frame image-to-video, and multimodal reference workflows that combine text with video and audio inputs to preserve visual context, motion, or voice characteristics. It is designed for fast previews, batch generation, and interactive creative workflows that need broader reference control than H3 Max Turbo.

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minimax-h3-fast

AvailableMiniMaxVideoAsync

Price: From $0.046
Modalities: Video

About MiniMax H3 Fast

MiniMax H3 Fast is the speed-oriented video model in MiniMax's H3 family, made for short 480p clips. It takes a text prompt, or a first-frame image plus text, and also accepts video and audio references to carry over visual context, motion or a voice. Its job is quick previews and batch drafts; pick the Max Turbo variant instead when you need a 768p output or an end frame.

Where it works well

Generates 5 to 15 second clips at 480p, a size meant for drafts rather than final delivery.
Handles text-to-video and first-frame image-to-video from one model.
Accepts video and audio references alongside text, so motion or a speaker's voice can guide a new clip.
Suits batch runs where many prompt variants are compared before one is rendered at higher quality.

When to choose another model

Output stops at 480p, so final-quality deliverables need a higher-resolution H3 model.
It has no end-frame control; H3 Max Turbo supports guiding the clip toward a closing image.

Getting started

Create API key
Create a key in Console, then use it with every model on the platform.

Send your first request

Copy the example for your language and run it against the endpoint.

Image to videoText to videoTokenLab endpoint

POST/v1/videos/generations

curl -X POST "https://api.tokenlab.sh/v1/videos/generations" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sk-xxx" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "duration": 5,
  "operation": "image-to-video",
  "model": "minimax-h3-fast",
  "prompt": "Cinematic sunrise over a calm lake with gentle camera motion.",
  "image_url": "https://example.com/image.jpg"
}'

Pricing

The Verified price applies to Verified, which costs less on most models. The Official price is the model maker's published price and applies to the more reliable Official route. Auto bills the route that completes the request.

Image to video

per second

Official price: $0.046
Verified price: —
Discount: —

Text to video

per second

Official price: $0.046
Verified price: —
Discount: —

	Official priceper second	Verified priceper second	Discount
Image to video	$0.046	—	—
Text to video	$0.046	—	—

Usage & activity

Success rate is the share of requests that completed. Latency is how long a full response takes; P95 means 95% of requests finished within that time.

Usage & availability

Last 24 hours

Requests
Success rate
P95 latency
Total tokens

Model performance

Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 6:42 PM UTC

Metrics appear once privacy and data volume thresholds are met.

Data is based on aggregate user requests, excluding status checks.

Open in Console

Open MiniMax H3 Fast in Console with a prompt ready to edit or send.

Help me create with minimax-h3-fast using image-to-video at /v1/videos/generations. Show the result, status, and cost.

Use cases

Best for

Text to Video

Prompt previews
Render a dozen variants of a scene description at low resolution and keep only the framing and motion worth a full render.
Reference-driven drafts
Supply a short clip or a voice sample with a prompt to test whether a character's movement or voice carries into a new scene.
Interactive creative tools
Back a UI where users type a prompt and expect a playable clip quickly, accepting lower resolution in return.

Prompt examples

A paper boat drifts down a rainy city gutter at dusk, camera low and following, neon reflections in the water.

Animate this product photo as the first frame: the lid opens slowly and steam rises, static camera.

Use the attached voice sample for a narrator describing a time-lapse of a market waking up.

FAQ

What is MiniMax H3 Fast?

It is the fast, 480p member of MiniMax's H3 video family. It generates 5 to 15 second clips from text, from a first-frame image, or from multimodal references, and is intended for previews and high-volume drafting.

Can H3 Fast use a reference video or audio clip?

Both. MiniMax's H3 family accepts reference images, video clips and audio clips together with the prompt, and this variant is built for those multimodal reference workflows. Use them to preserve motion, visual context or voice characteristics.

How is H3 Fast different from H3 Max Turbo?

H3 Fast stays at 480p and puts weight on broad reference input. H3 Max Turbo is distilled from H3 Max, reaches 768p, and adds end-frame guidance for controlled transitions with audio generated alongside the video.

Does it generate sound?

Not reliably. Audio here is a reference input, such as a voice sample to carry over, rather than a generated soundtrack. For clips that must ship with synchronized audio, check the Max Turbo variant, which lists audio generated with the video.

Is it suitable for final production video?

Usually not on its own. Treat 480p output as a way to pick prompts and compositions, then re-render the chosen idea with a higher-resolution H3 model.

How much does MiniMax H3 Fast cost?

On TokenLab, MiniMax H3 Fast costs $0.046 per second. The pricing table above shows the full breakdown. Rates depend on the billing unit, specification, and usage. Compare matching conditions in the model's detailed pricing; a single rate does not determine the total cost.

Which endpoint should MiniMax H3 Fast use?

Use https://api.tokenlab.sh/v1/videos/generations for MiniMax H3 Fast. The request example below shows the matching code shape.

Which operations does MiniMax H3 Fast support?

MiniMax H3 Fast supports Image to video, Text to video. Select an operation above to see its endpoint and request example.