# Hailuo AI

> AI video and image generator known for cinematic motion and physics

Hailuo AI is a multimodal video and image generation platform powered by MiniMax models, including MiniMax H3. It converts text prompts and reference photos into short video clips, notable for handling fluid camera moves and complex character physics. Creators use it primarily for cinematic scenes, stylized concept shots, and commercial-style video clips.

Website: https://hailuoai.video/

## What it is for

- Generate cinematic video clips from text prompts or reference images
- Animate still photographs into short narrative or promotional scenes
- Produce stylized social video content, ads, and visual effect concepts

## Features

- Powered by MiniMax foundation video models (such as MiniMax H3)
- Text-to-video and image-to-video generation
- Omni Reference support for multiple input reference images
- Outputs up to 2K resolution in multiple aspect ratios (e.g., 21:9, 16:9, 9:16)
- Prebuilt style modules and video templates for memes, ads, and portraits
- Credit reward system for new users and community surveys

## Pricing

Freemium. Free credits on sign-up; paid plans start from $9.99/month

## Details

- Type: AI model
- Category: [AI](https://xiry.app/topics/ai.md)
- Topic: [AI Video Generation](https://xiry.app/topics/ai/ai-video-generation.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: Web
- For: Video creators, filmmakers, animators, and social media content producers
- Alternative to: Kling AI, Runway, Luma Dream Machine, Higgsfield
- Tags: video generation, text to video, image to video, minimax, cinematics, generative ai

## Why it was saved

- [@catmoneyday, 1 December 2025](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRuQSFngnU6/): Best for cinematic compositions and handling complex physical animations.
- [@benkaluza, 14 March 2025](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHMADPcs0Wj/): Generates high quality video and audio clips.
- [@artemiy.miller, 29 October 2024](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBt8b8nM-3T/): Produces realistic motion video from text prompts with generous free access.
- [@kossolapov_igor, 18 November 2024](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCgP8MuxZv6/): Serves as an image-to-video engine to animate Midjourney portraits with smooth facial turning and cinematic camera movements.
- [@setupspawn, 8 November 2024](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCHeeTKuPuL/): Generates high-motion, realistic video footage from text or uploaded still images, including complex motion and multi-character interaction.

## Compare

- [Alternatives to Luma Dream Machine](https://xiry.app/alternatives/luma-dream-machine.md)
- [Alternatives to Kling AI](https://xiry.app/alternatives/kling-ai.md)
- [Alternatives to Runway](https://xiry.app/alternatives/runway.md)

## Related

- [Runway](https://xiry.app/resources/runway): AI creative suite for generating and editing video, images, and animation (Web app, Freemium)
- [Pika](https://xiry.app/resources/pika): AI platform generating and editing video, image, and synchronized audio. (Web app, Freemium)
- [invideo](https://xiry.app/resources/invideo): AI-assisted multitrack video editor and text-to-video generator for creators and teams. (Web app, Freemium)
- [Kling AI](https://xiry.app/resources/kling-ai): AI video and image generator with advanced motion control and physical simulation (Web app, Freemium)
- [Google DeepMind Veo](https://xiry.app/resources/google-deepmind-veo): Generative AI video model producing cinematic footage with native audio (AI model, Freemium)
- [Higgsfield AI](https://xiry.app/resources/higgsfield-ai): AI creative studio for generating and editing video, images, and visual effects (AI model, Freemium)

Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/hailuo-ai

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