Hailuo 3 Max API
Hailuo 3 Max from $0.11/sec — faster MiniMax video generation with keyframe control.
A faster MiniMax video model derived from Hailuo 3. 5–15 second clips at 480p or 768p across six aspect ratios with first/last-frame control — from $0.11 per second.
No credit card required. Takes 30 seconds.
Hailuo 3 Max API pricing
Pay per request from your YepAPI balance — no subscription, no monthly minimum. Prices updated October 23, 2026.
| Billing | Price |
|---|---|
| Rate (480p) | $0.11/sec |
| What it costs | Per job |
|---|---|
| 5-second clipfrom lowest resolution | $0.55 |
| 10-second clipfrom lowest resolution | $1.10 |
| 100 × 5-second clipsan ad-creative batch | $55.00 |
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Try it live
Enter a prompt and generate a video with Hailuo 3 Max.
Drop image or click to upload
For image-to-video (first/last frame)
Hailuo 3 Max specs
| Provider | MiniMax |
|---|---|
| Model ID | minimax/hailuo-3-max |
| Endpoint | /v1/media/queue |
| Type | Video Generation |
| Resolutions | 480p, 768p |
| Aspect ratios | 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 |
| Durations | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 seconds |
| Image input | Yes |
How to get a Hailuo 3 Max API key
- 1
Create a free account
Sign up at yepapi.com with Google or email. It takes about 30 seconds and needs no card.
- 2
Create an API key
Open the dashboard, go to API Keys and create a key. Copy it — it starts with yep_sk_.
- 3
Call Hailuo 3 Max
Send a request to /v1/media/queue with the x-api-key header and model "minimax/hailuo-3-max".
- 4
Pay as you go
Usage is billed per request from your balance. Top up any amount; there is no subscription.
Strengths
Hailuo 3 Max is derived from Hailuo 3 through additional training and designed for faster text-to-video and image-to-video generation.
Two resolution tiers — $0.11/sec at 480p and $0.17/sec at 768p.
Eleven duration options across six aspect ratios from 21:9 cinematic to 9:16 vertical.
Pin the opening and closing frames with uploaded images for precise transitions and loops.
Quick start
Copy this snippet and start making calls with Hailuo 3 Max.
// Step 1: Submit job
const res = await fetch('https://api.yepapi.com/v1/media/queue', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY',
'Content-Type': 'application/json',
},
body: JSON.stringify({
"model": "minimax/hailuo-3-max",
"prompt": "A hot-air balloon lifting off at first light, the burner flaring orange, frost on the meadow below, slow upward tilt following the basket",
"options": {
"aspectRatio": "16:9",
"resolution": "1080p",
"duration": "6"
}
}),
});
const { data } = await res.json();
const jobId = data.jobId;
// Step 2: Poll for result
const status = await fetch(`https://api.yepapi.com/v1/media/status/${jobId}`, {
headers: { 'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY' },
});
const { data: job } = await status.json();
// job.status: "pending" | "processing" | "completed" | "failed"
// job.result: { text?, image?, audio?, video? }Hailuo 3 Max vs similar models
Every model below runs on the same API key — switch by changing the model ID.
| Model | Provider | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hailuo 3 Max | MiniMax | from $0.11/sec (480p) |
| Hailuo 2.3 | MiniMax | from $0.17/sec (1080p) |
| Hailuo 3 | MiniMax | from $0.27/sec (2K, audio included) |
| Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite | xAI | from $0.04/sec (480p) |
| HeyGen Video | HeyGen | from $0.04/sec (480p) |
| Seedance 2.0 Mini | ByteDance | from about $0.07/sec (480p) |
| Wan 2.6 | Alibaba | from $0.08/sec (480p), $0.17/sec (720p), $0.25/sec (1080p) |
| Veo 3.1 Lite | $0.11/sec (720p), $0.17/sec (1080p); without audio from $0.06/sec |
Why use Hailuo 3 Max through YepAPI?
Hailuo 3 Max API — fast MiniMax video from $0.11/sec
Hailuo 3 Max is a MiniMax video model derived from Hailuo 3 through additional training and designed for faster text-to-video and image-to-video generation. It renders 5 to 15 second clips at 480p or 768p across six aspect ratios, with first- and last-frame conditioning.
On YepAPI it uses the same `/v1/media/queue` submit-and-poll flow as Hailuo 3, billed per second from $0.11 — the quicker option when you don't need Hailuo 3's 2K output or audio.
Start generating in 30 seconds
$5 free credit on signup. No credit card required. Pay per call.
What developers say
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Frequently asked questions
A faster MiniMax video model derived from Hailuo 3. 5–15 second clips at 480p or 768p across six aspect ratios with first/last-frame control — from $0.11 per second.
Hailuo 3 Max costs from $0.11/sec (480p) through YepAPI, billed per request with no monthly fee. For example, a 5-second clip (from lowest resolution) costs about $0.55.
Sign up at yepapi.com (Google or email, about 30 seconds), open the dashboard and create an API key. The same key works for Hailuo 3 Max and every other model — no separate MiniMax account or waitlist.
New YepAPI accounts in most countries get free signup credit, enough to test Hailuo 3 Max without a card. After that you pay per request at the rates above — there is no subscription.
Use "minimax/hailuo-3-max" as the model on /v1/media/queue. The short alias "hailuo-3-max" also works.
Ready to use Hailuo 3 Max?
$5 free credit on signup. No credit card required. Pay per call.
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