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MINIMAX RELEASES H3 VIDEO MODEL WITH 2K OUTPUT

AI DESK1 MIN READ
FRI, JUL 31, 2026

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Chinese AI firm MiniMax unveiled H3, a video generation model capable of producing up to 15-second clips in 2K resolution with native stereo sound. The company plans to release the model weights within days.

H3 processes multiple input types including text, images, video, and audio, expanding capabilities beyond text-to-video generation. The model's 2K resolution output and integrated stereo audio represent advances in consumer-accessible video generation tools. MiniMax's decision to release model weights publicly could accelerate adoption and third-party development. The move follows competitive pressure in the video generation space, where companies like OpenAI, Runway, and others have released similar tools. The 15-second maximum length aligns with current limitations across commercial video models. As these tools mature, the industry expects resolution, duration, and quality improvements to continue driving competition and market expansion. Details on pricing, access methods, and technical specifications remain unclear pending the weights release.

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