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Hailuo AI Video Generator: Hailuo 2.3 Image to Video
Hailuo is MiniMax’s video model line. Hailuo 2.3, released in October 2025, handles facial expressions and body movement well, so it’s a strong pick for portraits and characters. Hailuo 02 is the older, cheaper option with a 512p draft mode. Both make 6 or 10 second silent clips here.
Hailuo models and starting credits
Each card shows the cheapest setting for that version, without audio. The generator shows the exact total for your length, resolution and audio choice before you submit.
Hailuo 2.3
From 95 credits
- Clip lengths
- 6 sec, 10 sec
- Generated audio
- No
- End-frame input
- Not available here
Hailuo 02
From 30 credits
- Clip lengths
- 6 sec, 10 sec
- Generated audio
- No
- End-frame input
- Not available here
Hailuo price per clip
Credits for every length and resolution, with audio off. Where audio is available, switching it on adds to the price shown in the generator.
| Model | Length | Credits by resolution |
|---|---|---|
| Hailuo 2.3 | 6 sec | 768p: 95 · 1080p: 165 |
| Hailuo 2.3 | 10 sec | 768p: 190 |
| Hailuo 02 | 6 sec | 512p: 30 · 768p: 95 · 1080p: 165 |
| Hailuo 02 | 10 sec | 512p: 50 · 768p: 190 |
What to know about Hailuo
Hailuo 2.3 or Hailuo 02?
Hailuo 2.3 gives more natural expressions and handles styles like anime and ink painting better. Hailuo 02 costs less and can render at 512p for quick drafts. 1080p is available on 6-second clips only.
Keep portraits recognizable
Start small: a blink, a smile, a slight head turn. Big actions like turning all the way around give the model room to change the face. Front-facing photos in good light hold up best.
Add sound afterwards
Hailuo clips here are silent. If you need speech or ambience generated with the picture, use Veo 3.1 or Seedance instead.
How to make a Hailuo video from a photo
Choose a clear photo
For portraits, the face should be large and well lit. For products, keep clean edges and some space around the object.
Start with 6 seconds
It’s the only length with 1080p, and a short clip makes the motion easier to judge.
Adjust the gesture
If the face drifts, make the action smaller or use a more front-facing photo.
Hailuo prompt examples
Swap in your own subject and keep the structure: what moves, how the camera moves, and what stays the same.
Quiet portrait
The person blinks once and gives a small, relaxed smile. Shoulders stay still. Fixed camera, same lighting throughout.
Step through the eyes and mouth frame by frame before you publish.
Illustrated landscape
The grass sways gently and clouds drift slowly behind the little house. The painted texture and the shape of the house stay the same. Static camera.
Hailuo 2.3 keeps illustrated styles better than 02.
Dance step
The dancer takes one step to the side and slowly raises both arms, then holds the pose. Her whole body stays in frame. Fixed camera, same outfit and studio background.
Use a full-body photo with space on both sides of the dancer.
Hailuo 2.3 vs. Hailuo 02 settings
Both models make silent clips from a photo. Resolution depends on the model and the length you pick:
- Hailuo 2.3, 6 seconds: 768p or 1080p.
- Hailuo 2.3, 10 seconds: 768p.
- Hailuo 02, 6 seconds: 512p, 768p or 1080p.
- Hailuo 02, 10 seconds: 512p or 768p.
Hailuo 02 at 512p is the cheapest way to test an idea. Switch to Hailuo 2.3 for the final version, especially if a person is on screen.
Getting natural faces and gestures from Hailuo
Hailuo 2.3 was built to improve how people move and emote, but a still photo still limits what it can do. These habits help:
- Pick a photo where the face takes up a good part of the frame and the eyes are sharp.
- Ask for one gesture per clip: a smile, a nod or a glance, not all three.
- Say what stays still, like ‘shoulders and background don’t move’.
- For full-body movement, use a photo where the whole body is visible, with space for the motion.
- For anime or illustrated characters, mention the style so it doesn’t drift toward realism.
What Hailuo is good at
Hailuo’s strength is people and characters. Good uses:
- Portraits that blink, smile, nod or glance away.
- Full-body movement such as a dance step, a turn or a jump.
- Anime and illustrated characters that need to keep their drawn style.
- Pets: a dog tilting its head, a cat looking toward a sound.
- Quick drafts at 512p with Hailuo 02 before paying for a final version.
Its limits here: no generated sound, no last-frame input, no aspect ratio setting, and 10-second clips stop at 768p. For those needs, look at Veo 3.1 or Seedance.
From draft to final clip
Hailuo 02 at 512p costs only a fraction of a 1080p clip, so it’s a cheap way to check that a gesture reads well. Once it does, run the same photo and prompt on Hailuo 2.3 at 768p or 1080p.
Download the final take and add sound in your editor. Because the clip is silent, you can pair the same take with different music for different platforms without generating it again.
Common Hailuo problems and fixes
If a Hailuo clip doesn’t look right, the fix is usually small:
- The face changes during a smile: ask for a smaller expression and use a front-facing photo.
- Hands get extra fingers: keep the hands still, or crop them out of the photo.
- The body leaves the frame: leave more space around the person and add ‘stays in frame’.
- Too little movement: use a clear action verb, like ‘waves’, ‘nods’ or ‘turns her head’.
- An anime character starts to look realistic: name the style, like ‘2D anime style, clean lines’.
Hailuo FAQ
Who makes Hailuo?
MiniMax. Its newer MiniMax H3 models have their own page on this site and add generated audio and last-frame input.
Can Hailuo make a talking portrait?
Not here. Clips are silent, so lips won’t sync to speech. For a talking clip, use Veo 3.1 with audio on.
Why can’t I pick 1080p for a 10-second clip?
The 10-second option runs at 768p, or 512p on Hailuo 02. Choose 6 seconds for 1080p.
Which Hailuo version should I start with?
Hailuo 2.3 for people and characters. Hailuo 02 at 512p if you want cheap drafts first.
What aspect ratio will my Hailuo video be?
Hailuo has no aspect ratio setting here, so crop your photo to the shape you want before you upload it.
Is Hailuo good for anime?
Yes. Hailuo 2.3 keeps anime and illustrated styles well. Mention the style in your prompt, for example ‘hand-drawn anime style, clean lines’.
Can Hailuo work from text only?
Yes. Hailuo 2.3 and 02 also accept a text prompt without a photo, but starting from an image keeps the person and the style consistent.
Can I use Hailuo for product videos?
Yes, for simple moves like a light sweep across the product or a gently moving background. For camera-led product shots, Runway Gen-4.5 is usually steadier.
Official site: Hailuo AI.