Hailuo AI

Hailuo AI is a video generation tool made by MiniMax, an AI company based in Shanghai, China. It became widely used in 2024 after its video model produced realistic motion. Users type a description or upload an image, and it creates a short video clip.

Hailuo can animate photos, follow camera directions and keep a subject consistent across shots. MiniMax builds its own models for video, speech, music and text, and the video tool uses the company's Hailuo video models. It is available on the web and in mobile apps. Users can choose clip lengths and resolutions depending on their plan. Common uses include animating artwork, making music video scenes and testing film ideas before a shoot. Many users share their clips on social media.

Users get free credits with some limits. Paid plans give more credits, faster generation, higher quality and no watermark. Developers can use the models through the MiniMax API. Creators use it for social clips, short films and ads.