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Hailuo 02

MiniMax's efficient video model with text-to-video, image animation, and optional first-to-last-frame control.

What it is good for

Turn your next idea into a video with Hailuo 02

MiniMax's efficient video model with text-to-video, image animation, and optional first-to-last-frame control.

Create with Hailuo 02

Animate a still image

Bring an existing frame to life while keeping its visual direction.

Create from a prompt

Turn a detailed written idea into polished visual concepts.

Explore variations

Refine prompts and settings to compare multiple creative directions.

Key capabilities

Why creators pick Hailuo 02

Text to video · Image to video

Bring an existing frame to life while keeping its visual direction.

512p, 768p, or 1080p

Use the available media inputs and 3 model-specific settings when needed.

First frame · Last frame

Start with the subject, then add composition, lighting, style, and the details that must remain consistent. Attach reference media whenever this model exposes a compatible input.

How to get a strong result

Tips for better results

Start with the subject, then add lighting, style, and anything that must stay the same. Upload a reference whenever you want a more controlled edit.

  1. 1

    Describe the outcome

    Write what should appear and how the final image should feel.

  2. 2

    Add references and settings

    Use the available media inputs and 3 model-specific settings when needed.

  3. 3

    Generate and refine

    Download a strong result or continue editing it from the result actions.

Series compare

Compare the MiniMax Hailuo series

Choose frontier multimodal control, high-fidelity generation, or a faster production variant.

Feature
MiniMax H3
MiniMax H3 Max
MiniMax H3 Max Turbo
Hailuo 2.3
Hailuo 2.3 Fast
Hailuo 02Current
Hailuo 02 Fast
Best forMultimodal cinematic directionFast, reference-led productionMaximum-speed iterationMiniMax's high-fidelity video model for realistic human motion, cinematic effects, and expressive character performance.A faster, lower-cost Hailuo 2.3 variant for image-to-video iteration and production volume.MiniMax's efficient video model with text-to-video, image animation, and optional first-to-last-frame control.A low-cost 512p Hailuo 02 variant for rapid concepts with optional first and last frame guidance.
InputText, image, video, or audio referencesText, frames, image, video, or audio referencesText or first and last framesText to video · Image to videoImage to videoText to video · Image to videoText to video · Image to video
Resolution768P or 2K480P, 768P, or 1080P480P, 768P, or 1080P768p or 1080p768p or 1080p512p, 768p, or 1080p512p
Frame controlFirst and last framesFirst and last framesFirst and last framesFirst frameFirst frameFirst frame · Last frameFirst frame · Last frame
SpeedFlagshipFaster than real timeFastestHailuo 2.3Hailuo 2.3 FastHailuo 02Hailuo 02 Fast
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