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Hailuo AI

New Launch

MiniMax's cinematic AI video generator

by MiniMax

Overview

Hailuo AI is MiniMax's video generation platform, praised for expressive character motion, cinematic camera control and realistic physics. It supports text-to-video and image-to-video, offers director-style camera commands, and serves creators through the web app and developer API.

Key Features

  • β€’Text-to-video and image-to-video
  • β€’Director-style camera movement control
  • β€’Expressive character motion and physics
  • β€’Subject reference for consistency
  • β€’Fast generation modes
  • β€’Developer API access

Use Cases

  • β†’Character-driven short videos
  • β†’Cinematic shots with camera moves
  • β†’Animating still images
  • β†’Social media video content

Pros

  • βœ“Outstanding motion expressiveness
  • βœ“Precise camera language support
  • βœ“Competitive pricing and speed

Cons

  • βœ•Clip length is limited
  • βœ•Peak-hour queues on free tier

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hailuo AI free?

It offers free daily credits; subscriptions unlock faster queues and more generations.

What makes Hailuo special?

Its expressive motion and director-style camera control stand out among video models.

Can I animate a photo?

Yes, image-to-video turns stills into moving clips while preserving the subject.

Who develops Hailuo?

Hailuo is built by MiniMax, a leading Chinese AI company.

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Basic Info

Pricing
Freemium
Launch Date
2026-07-19
Maker
MiniMax