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# MiniMax H3 API

> MiniMax H3 API on Venice: text to video, image to video and reference to video, up to 1440p and 15s clips, from $0.10 per second. Generates audio.

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  <Accordion title="Plain-text specification">
    # MiniMax H3 API

    MiniMax H3 is a text to video, image to video and reference to video model by MiniMax, available on the Venice API as `minimax-h3-text-to-video`. Requests are anonymized, so the provider never sees your identity.

    ## MiniMax H3 API pricing

    | Model ID | Variant | Privacy | Price |
    | - | - | - | - |
    | `minimax-h3-text-to-video` | Text to video | Anonymized | from \$0.10 per second |
    | `minimax-h3-image-to-video` | Image to video | Anonymized | from \$0.10 per second |
    | `minimax-h3-reference-to-video` | Reference to video | Anonymized | from \$0.10 per second |

    Clip prices for `minimax-h3-text-to-video` with audio:

    | Duration | 768p | 2K |
    | - | - | - |
    | 5s | \$0.50 | \$0.81 |
    | 6s | \$0.60 | \$0.98 |
    | 7s | \$0.70 | \$1.14 |
    | 8s | \$0.80 | \$1.30 |
    | 9s | \$0.90 | \$1.46 |
    | 10s | \$1.00 | \$1.63 |
    | 11s | \$1.10 | \$1.79 |
    | 12s | \$1.20 | \$1.95 |
    | 13s | \$1.30 | \$2.11 |
    | 14s | \$1.40 | \$2.28 |
    | 15s | \$1.50 | \$2.44 |

    ## MiniMax H3 specifications

    | Spec | Value |
    | - | - |
    | Provider | MiniMax |
    | Released | Jul 30, 2026 |
    | Privacy | Anonymized |
    | Modes | text to video, image to video and reference to video |
    | Resolutions | 768p, 2K |
    | Durations | 5s, 6s, 7s, 8s, 9s, 10s, 11s, 12s, 13s, 14s, 15s |
    | Aspect ratios | 16:9, 21:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 |
    | Audio | Always generated |

    ## How to use the MiniMax H3 API

    Send requests to `POST https://api.venice.ai/api/v1/video/queue` with `"model": "minimax-h3-text-to-video"` and your API key.

    ```bash theme={null}
    # 1. Queue the job (returns a queue_id)
    curl https://api.venice.ai/api/v1/video/queue \
      -H "Authorization: Bearer $VENICE_API_KEY" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{
        "model": "minimax-h3-text-to-video",
        "prompt": "Slow aerial drone shot over a misty mountain valley at golden hour",
        "duration": "5s",
        "resolution": "768P",
        "aspect_ratio": "16:9"
      }'

    # 2. Poll until the MP4 is ready
    curl https://api.venice.ai/api/v1/video/retrieve \
      -H "Authorization: Bearer $VENICE_API_KEY" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{ "model": "minimax-h3-text-to-video", "queue_id": "<queue_id>" }' --output video.mp4
    ```

    ## MiniMax H3 API FAQ

    ### How much does the MiniMax H3 API cost?

    From $0.10 to $0.16 per second of video, depending on resolution, duration and audio. A 5-second 768p clip with audio costs \$0.50. Call `POST /video/quote` for the exact price before queueing. Prices are in USD and can be paid in DIEM at parity.

    ### What is the MiniMax H3 model ID?

    Use `minimax-h3-text-to-video` as the `model` parameter. Other variants: `minimax-h3-image-to-video` (Image to video), `minimax-h3-reference-to-video` (Reference to video).

    ### Is the MiniMax H3 API private?

    MiniMax H3 is anonymized: Venice forwards requests to the provider without your identity, but the provider may retain prompt data, so use a private model for sensitive work.

    ### What resolutions and durations does MiniMax H3 support?

    Resolutions: 768p, 2K. Durations: 5s, 6s, 7s, 8s, 9s, 10s, 11s, 12s, 13s, 14s, 15s. Aspect ratios: 16:9, 21:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16. Audio: always generated.

    ### Which endpoint does the MiniMax H3 API use?

    Queue a job with `POST /video/queue`, then poll `/video/retrieve` for the result.

    ## Related models

    * [Wan 3.0 API](/models/wan-3-0): from \$0.05 per second
    * [Flux 3 API](/models/flux-3): from \$0.19 per second
    * [Seedance 2.5 API](/models/seedance-2-5): from \$0.17 per second
    * [LTX Video 2.5 Fast API](/models/ltx-video-2-5-fast): from \$0.10 per second
  </Accordion>
</div>


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