Hailuo AI
MiniMax's AI video generator that turns text prompts and still images into cinematic 1080p clips
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About Hailuo AI
Hailuo AI is the consumer video generator built by MiniMax, the Chinese AI lab behind the Hailuo 02 and 2.3 models. It creates short cinematic clips from a text prompt or a single still image, with up to 1080p output, clips around 6 to 10 seconds, and Director-style camera controls you trigger with bracketed keywords like pan, zoom, and dolly. It leans toward realistic physics and motion, generates fast, and ships a free watermarked tier alongside paid credit plans.
Key Features
- Text-to-video generation from written prompts
- Image-to-video that animates a single still
- Up to 1080p output on the Hailuo 02 and 2.3 models
- Director-style camera controls via bracketed keywords
- First and last frame keyframe control
- Built-in AI image generator alongside the video maker
Pros & Cons
What we like
- Fast generation, often 30 to 90 seconds per clip
- Strong realistic physics and motion handling
- Free tier lets you test before paying
- Paid plans remove the watermark and grant commercial rights
Room for improvement
- Clips are short, capped around 6 to 10 seconds
- Free outputs are watermarked and limited to lower resolution
- 1080p costs far more credits than lower settings
- Failed or filtered generations can still burn credits
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hailuo AI?
Hailuo AI is MiniMax's text-to-video and image-to-video generator, known for smooth, expressive motion and strong prompt following. It produces short clips from a description or a starting image and is aimed at fast, social-friendly video creation.
Is Hailuo AI free?
Yes, there is a free tier with a daily allotment of credits, though free generations are slower, carry a watermark, and are not licensed for commercial use. Paid plans start around 10 dollars a month and run up toward roughly 95 to 200 dollars a month for high-volume or unlimited use as of 2026. Pricing and credit costs change, so check the site.
Who is Hailuo AI for?
Hailuo AI is for hobbyists and short-form creators who want lively, natural motion without a steep learning curve. The generous free credits make it a good entry point for testing AI video, while the cheaper paid tiers suit creators producing regular social clips on a budget.
How long are Hailuo AI videos?
Hailuo generates short clips, typically in the range of several seconds per generation rather than full-length scenes, with newer model versions improving consistency and complex motion. For longer pieces you stitch multiple generations together in an editor, which is normal for current AI video tools.
Best For
Short cinematic clips for social mediaAnimating product or concept images into motionStoryboarding and previsualization for video projectsB-roll and background footage for editors
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