MiniMax API v1

September 25, 2024 (November 24, 2025)

This is experimental API for for the MiniMax AI, a Chinese AI startup backed by Alibaba and Tencent.

We provide full API support for following MiniMax/Hailuo AI models:

  • MiniMax text/image-to-video and text-to-image AI models at Hailuo AI. These models is notable for generating ultra-realistic video clips with precise prompt following. Includes support for agent video templates with predefined prompts and inputs.
  • MiniMax agent supports multiple AI models including video generation (Hailuo 2.3, 02), image generation (Nano Banana 2/Pro, Seedream 4.0, F.1 Kontext, Qwen, Kolors), and audio synthesis (Speech 2.5, Music 2.0).

It costs 1 to 4 credits to generate an image and 1 credit to generate a song. With the $79.99/m Master account (12,000 credits), you can generate ~12,000 songs or up to 12,000 images. Nano Banana 2/Pro costs 4 credits, so you can generate 3,000 images per month.

Nano Banana 2/Pro deployment provided by MiniMax has less content moderation compared to Google Flow and is capable of editing photos of minors or famous people.

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