Introduction
A practical guide to using MiniMax Hailuo v2.0 in our Media Generator: options, credits per duration/resolution, prompt tips, and best practices.
MiniMax Hailuo v2.0 is a text-to-video model known for motion quality. In our platform, it supports:
- Text-to-video — Generate video from prompts (no image required)
- 768P and 1080P — Resolution choice
- Duration depends on resolution — 768P: 6 or 10s; 1080P: 6s only
- Prompt optimizer — Optional AI prompt refinement
- 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 aspect ratios
Use it when you want strong motion and cinematic feel.
Where to Use MiniMax Hailuo
| Location | How | |----------|-----| | Media Generator | Tools → Media Generator → Video tab → select "MiniMax Hailuo v2.0" | | Image-to-video projects | Create a project and select MiniMax Hailuo for video generation |
Platform Options
Resolution & Duration (combined)
Resolution limits which durations you can use:
| Resolution | Allowed durations | Credits | |------------|-------------------|----------| | 768P | 6s, 10s | 6s: 0.68 · 10s: 1.13 | | 1080P | 6s only | 1.20 |
Default: 768P, 6s
Aspect ratio
| Option | Best for | |--------|----------| | 16:9 | Landscape | | 9:16 | Portrait, Stories | | 1:1 | Square |
Default: 16:9
Prompt optimizer
On (default) — AI refines your prompt before generationOff — Use your prompt as-is
Costs (credits)
MiniMax Hailuo uses tiered pricing by resolution and duration:
| Resolution | Duration | USD | Credits | |------------|----------|-----|----------| | 768P | 6s | $0.27 | 0.68 | | 768P | 10s | $0.45 | 1.13 | | 1080P | 6s | $0.48 | 1.20 |
\*Credits computed with default billing config. Check the model selector for current rates.
Prompt Guidelines
Do
- Describe clear motion — “camera dollies forward,” “waves crash on shore”
- Specify lighting and mood — “golden hour,” “soft studio light”
- Mention style — “cinematic,” “documentary”
- Use the prompt optimizer for first drafts
Avoid
- Very abstract or vague prompts
- Conflicting motion directions
- Overly long scene descriptions
Tips & Tricks
- Enable prompt optimizer — Often improves results for new users.
- 768P 6s is the cheapest — Use for tests before 1080P.
- 1080P is 6s only — Plan accordingly; no 10s at 1080P.
- Strong motion works well — Hailuo handles dynamic scenes.
- 9:16 for mobile — Stories and Reels look good in portrait.
Limits and Constraints
| Constraint | Value | |------------|-------| | 768P durations | 6s, 10s | | 1080P durations | 6s only | | Aspect ratios | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 | | Reference image | Not required |
Troubleshooting
| Issue | What to try | |-------|-------------| | Duration greyed out | Check resolution; 1080P only allows 6s | | Inconsistent motion | Simplify the prompt; use prompt optimizer | | Model not available | Confirm MiniMax/Hailuo API credentials | | High cost | Use 768P 6s for drafts |