Animate a still image
Bring an existing frame to life while keeping its visual direction.
Model workflow
A faster, lower-cost Hailuo 2.3 variant for image-to-video iteration and production volume.
A faster, lower-cost Hailuo 2.3 variant for image-to-video iteration and production volume.
Create with Hailuo 2.3 FastBring an existing frame to life while keeping its visual direction.
Turn a detailed written idea into polished visual concepts.
Refine prompts and settings to compare multiple creative directions.
Bring an existing frame to life while keeping its visual direction.
Use the available media inputs and 3 model-specific settings when needed.
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.
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.
Write what should appear and how the final image should feel.
Use the available media inputs and 3 model-specific settings when needed.
Download a strong result or continue editing it from the result actions.
Choose frontier multimodal control, high-fidelity generation, or a faster production variant.
| Feature | Hailuo 2.3 FastCurrent | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Multimodal cinematic direction | Fast, reference-led production | Maximum-speed iteration | MiniMax'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. |
| Input | Text, image, video, or audio references | Text, frames, image, video, or audio references | Text or first and last frames | Text to video · Image to video | Image to video | Text to video · Image to video | Text to video · Image to video |
| Resolution | 768P or 2K | 480P, 768P, or 1080P | 480P, 768P, or 1080P | 768p or 1080p | 768p or 1080p | 512p, 768p, or 1080p | 512p |
| Frame control | First and last frames | First and last frames | First and last frames | First frame | First frame | First frame · Last frame | First frame · Last frame |
| Speed | Flagship | Faster than real time | Fastest | Hailuo 2.3 | Hailuo 2.3 Fast | Hailuo 02 | Hailuo 02 Fast |
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