Model API

MiniMax H3 Image to video API

MiniMax H3 Image to video API on Phosor. Animate a starting image and describe the motion. Add an optional ending image for first and last frame control. Explore API inputs, documentation and current pricing.

API model ID
minimax/h3/image-to-video
Capabilities
image-to-video

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Model example

When to use image to video

Bring a product image, illustration or planned first frame into motion.

Required inputs: A prompt and a starting image; an ending image is optional.

This is H3. A Turbo option is also available for this input mode. Compare your own outputs and current rates when choosing.

Compare all MiniMax H3 modes →

API inputs and controls

  • prompt
  • image_url
  • end_image_url

Set resolution_tier, aspect_ratio and duration to control the output. The playground shows current supported choices and reference limits.

See the complete parameter reference and request examples before integrating.

MiniMax H3 Image to video API request example

Set PHOSOR_API_KEY to your API key, then submit this request from your terminal. Generation is billed at current rates.

Replace the example.com URLs with accessible URLs for your own images. You can add end_image_url for an optional ending frame.

curl -X POST https://phosor.ai/api/v1/inference/submit \
  -H "X-API-Key: $PHOSOR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "model": "minimax/h3/image-to-video",
  "prompt": "The hiker walks forward as snow drifts across the scene; slow tracking camera.",
  "image_url": "https://example.com/start-frame.png",
  "duration": 5,
  "resolution_tier": "480p",
  "aspect_ratio": "16:9"
}'

The response includes a request_id. Use it to check request status and retrieve the video result. See the API reference for all supported controls.

API access

Use minimax/h3/image-to-video as the model ID in your API request. Authenticate with an X-API-Key header, submit your request, then check its status and retrieve the result.

See current pricing for output and reference input charges.

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