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Hailuo AI

A video generation app from MiniMax that creates clips from text or images, known for dynamic motion and expressive characters.

PricingFreemium

CategoryVideo

Last checkedNov 2026

What is Hailuo AI?

Hailuo AI is MiniMax's video generator. It produces short clips from prompts or images and stands out for energetic motion, physics and facial expressions.

It is popular for animating characters and action scenes for social media. Free users may wait in queues, and editing tools are simpler than full creative suites.

Key features

Text to videoClips from a written description.

Image to videoBring a still image to life.

Subject referenceKeep a character consistent.

Camera directionsSpecify camera moves in the prompt.

How to get started

Sign up at hailuoai.video.
Upload a character image and describe the action.
Generate a few variations and pick the best.

Our take

A strong choice for lively motion and character clips.

Best for

Action and movement
Character animation
Social clips

Strengths

Dynamic, expressive motion
Generous trial credits

Limits

Queues on free use
Fewer editing tools

Visit Hailuo AI ↗

Questions

Is Hailuo AI free?

Hailuo AI has a free plan with usage limits. Paid plans unlock more usage and features.

What is Hailuo AI best for?

Hailuo AI is best for: Action and movement, Character animation, and Social clips.

What are the best alternatives to Hailuo AI?

Popular alternatives in Video include Runway, Pika, Kling, HeyGen, and Synthesia.

Pricing and features change often. Confirm details on the official Hailuo AI website.