Minimax Video
7 modes on this page
Minimax Video turns a text prompt into a video clip. Pick a mode, write the prompt, run it in the studio.
Input
FormMode
Prompt*
Result
PreviewMotion preview, not Minimax Video output
Credits·~90s
What Minimax Video is for
Minimax Video from MiniMax turns a written prompt into a short video clip. Runtime is about 90 seconds and compute is Credits. Modes on this page: Text to Video, Image to Video, Image to Video (Live), Text to Video (Live), I2V-01 Director (Camera Control), T2V-01 Director (Camera Control), and Image to Video (Subject Reference). It is a clip generator, not a full training-video editor.
Minimax Video is cheap enough that a generation usually fits the free Knowlify plan's credits. A typical run is about 90 seconds.
Pick Minimax Video for text to video at Credits and ~90s. Compare it with Hailuo 02, Hailuo 03 Lora, Hailuo 03 New on the related cards below if you need a different look, speed, or input type.
How to use Minimax Video
- 1. Upload the still Minimax Video should start from, then write the change or motion in Input.
- 2. Run it. The prompt and file hand off to the Knowlify studio, where Minimax Video generates.
- 3. Stay in the studio if you want that frame or clip inside a longer narrated video.
What you need
- A prompt that names the subject, camera move, and lighting.
- A source still (PNG or JPG) for the model to start from.
- Optional toggles on this model, such as audio or quality flags.
Example prompt
a coral reef seen from below, a swimmer silhouette against the sun, octane 3D render, subsurface, chrome accents, no text, no watermark, slow cinematic camera move, natural motion
Frequently asked questions
How do I run Minimax Video?
Run Minimax Video on Knowlify at /generate/minimax-video. This page has 7 modes in one dropdown. Write the prompt on this page and it opens in the studio, where Minimax Video generates a short clip. The same studio also turns documents into full narrated videos.
Where can I use Minimax Video online?
On Knowlify (MiniMax's model, knowlify.com/generate/minimax-video). You do not need a separate playground. Minimax Video runs in the studio next to document-to-video.
Can I make a longer video with Minimax Video?
Minimax Video itself produces a short clip. On Knowlify you can take that output, or skip it and upload a document, and generate a full narrated video with a script you can edit.
What do I need to run Minimax Video?
A prompt and a source still. Minimax Video will not invent the starting frame for you on this mode.
How long does Minimax Video take?
Plan on about 90 seconds for a typical run, then whatever queue time the studio has. Video models sit at the high end of that range.
Does Minimax Video have more than one mode?
Yes. This page has 7 modes: Text to Video, Image to Video, Image to Video (Live), Text to Video (Live), I2V-01 Director (Camera Control), T2V-01 Director (Camera Control), and Image to Video (Subject Reference). Switch them in the Mode dropdown instead of opening a new URL.
What does MiniMax (Hailuo AI) Video 01 cost?
Knowlify charges this as credits, at the compute cost.
What is MiniMax (Hailuo AI) Video 01 best for?
Generate video clips from your prompts using MiniMax model. It turns a text prompt into a video clip.
Do I need an account to use MiniMax (Hailuo AI) Video 01?
You need a Knowlify account to run MiniMax (Hailuo AI) Video 01, and signing up is free. Your prompt carries across.