MiniMax Releases Image Model H3-Image and Opens Model Weights
MiniMax has released H3-Image, an image model based on H3, and opened its model weights. According to the official announcement, it can generate 4K × 4K, i.e., 16-megapixel images in 10-20 seconds, and supports strong instruction following, image editing, and up to 16 reference images. The model is now available via API, MCode, and Hailuo AI, and generations above 16 megapixels enjoy a 50% discount during the release week.
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The official announcement provides three metrics—speed, image quality, and reference image control—and simultaneously opens the weights, which allows assessment of the current capability boundaries of open-source image models.
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It's here! Introducing MiniMax H3-Image, and we're releasing the model weights!
🔥16 million pixel. 10-20 seconds. Open weights.
Built on H3, our new image model brings together three things that matter most: ⚡ Speed: Generate stunning 4K × 4K images in 10-20 seconds. 🎨 Quality: Incredible detail and photorealism, without the typical "AI look." 🎯 Control: Strong instruction following, image editing, and support for up to 16 reference images.
We believe creators shouldn't have to choose between speed, quality, and control. And we're excited to put these capabilities into the hands of the open-source community.
Available now via our API, MCode, and Hailuo AI — with 50% off 16 million pixel+ generations during launch week!
Can't wait to see what you create. 🔥 🔗 Hugging Face: https://t.co/bpbJAIvXg0 🔗 API: https://t.co/OaWhxdOMAL 🔗 MCode: https://t.co/ChHU6xkEis