hailuo · minimax · video
Hailuo, when you need more takes than budget.
MiniMax's video models make expressive 6 and 10-second clips from a prompt or a still, at prices that leave room to try again.
- made by
- MiniMax
- versions
- 3
- from
- 120 tokens
- included on
- Starter+
best at
What Hailuo is good at
Hailuo is at its best with character and movement: people who gesture and react, animals with personality, action that reads clearly in a short clip. It is a practical model for the kind of video work that needs volume, such as b-roll for a YouTube edit, a dozen variations of a social post, or animated storyboard frames to show a client.
The economics are the point. A 6-second Hailuo 02 clip at 512p costs a fraction of a premium render elsewhere, which changes how you work: you can generate several versions of a shot and keep the best, rather than polishing one prompt for half an hour. When a shot earns it, Hailuo 2.3 at 1080p gives a sharper finish.
Two settings are worth knowing. Image to video starts the clip from a first frame you provide, which is the surest way to control composition. And "improve prompt" lets Hailuo rewrite your prompt with extra detail before generating; leave it on for loose ideas, switch it off when you need your words followed exactly.
versions
Hailuo versions on LazySusan
| Version | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Hailuo 2.3 | Best quality. Text or image to video, 6 or 10 seconds at 768p, or 6 seconds at 1080p. |
| Hailuo 2.3 Fast | Faster and cheaper. Image to video only. |
| Hailuo 02 | Lowest cost, and the only version with 512p. Text or image to video. |
pricing
What Hailuo costs on LazySusan
| Generation | Tokens |
|---|---|
| Hailuo 02, 6 s at 512p | 120 |
| Hailuo 02, 10 s at 512p | 180 |
| Hailuo 2.3 Fast, 6 s at 768p | 228 |
| Hailuo 2.3 Fast, 6 s at 1080p | 396 |
| Hailuo 2.3, 6 s at 768p | 336 |
| Hailuo 2.3, 10 s at 768p | 672 |
| Hailuo 2.3, 6 s at 1080p | 588 |
Clips are 6 or 10 seconds; 1080p is 6 seconds only. On Starter's 1,000 monthly tokens you could make several Hailuo 02 drafts (120 tokens each) and still have room for a final Hailuo 2.3 render. Hailuo clips are silent. If a video fails, its tokens are refunded.
Every plan includes Hailuo. Starter is $8 a month with 1,000 tokens; unused tokens roll over while you're subscribed. Compare plans.
prompts
Prompts to try with Hailuo
// character
A street magician in a long coat pulls a pigeon from his hat, the crowd behind him gasps and claps, handheld camera.
// b-roll
Hands kneading bread dough on a floured wooden table, flour puffing up, warm kitchen light, slow motion.
// animal
A corgi sprints across a beach toward the camera, ears flapping, waves breaking behind it.
// from an image
The woman in the photo turns toward the window and smiles as the light changes, curtains moving gently.
// action
A skateboarder drops into an empty concrete pool at sunset, camera follows from the lip, dust in the air.
tips
Getting better results
- 01Batch your drafts on Hailuo 02 at 512p, pick the best composition, then remake that one on Hailuo 2.3 at 1080p.
- 02Hailuo 2.3 Fast needs a first frame. If you're starting from text, use Hailuo 2.3 or 02, or make the frame in an image model first.
- 03Turn off "improve prompt" when exact wording matters, for example a specific action or a camera move it keeps ignoring.
- 04Describe one clear action per clip. Six seconds rewards a single beat done well over three things done quickly.
alternatives
When to pick a different tool
also on the api
Hailuo in your own app
Start Hailuo 2.3 clips with the same key and request shape as Veo or Runway.
One key, our SDKs for JavaScript and Python, prepaid credits with no subscription. LazySusan API · docs
faq
Hailuo on LazySusan: questions
Yes. Hailuo 2.3, Hailuo 2.3 Fast and Hailuo 02 are included on every LazySusan plan, from Starter at $8 a month.
From 120 tokens for a 6-second Hailuo 02 clip at 512p. A 6-second Hailuo 2.3 clip is 336 tokens at 768p and 588 tokens at 1080p.
6 or 10 seconds. At 1080p, clips are 6 seconds.
Yes. Use Image to video with any of the three versions; Hailuo 2.3 Fast works only this way.
No. Add a voiceover or music with ElevenLabs, or use Veo 3.1 when you want sound generated with the clip.
Hailuo rewrites your prompt with extra detail before generating. It helps with short, loose ideas; switch it off when you need a specific action or camera move followed word for word.
Hailuo 2.3 is in the developer API, on a prepaid balance with no subscription.
get started
Hailuo and every other model, one plan.
One login, one bill and one Library for everything you make, with the right model for each part of the job.
Starter is $8/month. Cancel anytime.