Hailuo 02 is MiniMax’s general-purpose video generator and the release that earned the Hailuo name its reputation for physical realism — weight, momentum, and gravity behave the way your eye expects. Unlike the image-only Hailuo 2.3, this model works from either direction: describe a scene in text, or hand it a still image and let it carry the frame into motion.
Four variants cover the matrix on Flux 3 AI: Pro and Standard tiers, each in text-to-video and image-to-video form. Pro variants push detail and coherence for polished output; Standard variants trim the credit cost for iteration and volume. The image-to-video versions additionally accept a reference image to anchor a subject, and style presets are available across the board.
Generations last 6 or 10 seconds in 16:9 or 9:16, with output up to 1080p and lighter 720p/768p options depending on the variant. Because both prompt types live under one model family, a handy pattern is to draft a scene from text on Standard, export a favorite frame, then re-animate it through the image-to-video Pro variant for the final take.
See what's possible on Flux 3 AI
Sample generations from the platform — write your own prompt to see what Hailuo 02 does with it.
Hailuo 02 vs similar AI video models
Specs from the live catalog — every model below is available on the same account.
| Spec | Hailuo 02 | Hailuo 2.3 | Seedance 1.5 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max clip length | 10s | 10s | 12s |
| Durations | 6s, 10s | 6s, 10s | 4s, 8s, 12s |
| Resolutions | 720p · 768p · 1080p | 768p · 1080p | 480p · 720p · 1080p |
| Aspect ratios | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| Audio | |||
| Image to video | |||
| Reference images | up to 1 | up to 1 | |
| Keyframes | |||
| Negative prompt |
Capabilities reflect what each model supports on Flux 3 AI today.
What makes Hailuo 02 stand out
Physics-true motion
Hailuo 02 became known for realistic weight and momentum — action reads naturally instead of floating.
Dual input paths
Generate straight from a written prompt or animate an uploaded image, all within a single family.
Four-variant matrix
Pro and Standard tiers in both T2V and I2V form let you match cost to how finished a clip must be.
Subject anchoring
Image-to-video variants take a reference image so a character or product survives the animation intact.
1080p output
Finals render at Full HD, with lower-resolution options that make drafting rounds noticeably cheaper.
Platform-native ratios
Widescreen 16:9 and vertical 9:16 outputs publish directly to horizontal and mobile-first channels.
Popular use cases
Why creators run Hailuo 02 on Flux 3 AI
- Hailuo 02, Veo, and Seedance all bill from one shared credit balance — no per-model plans.
- Your text-to-video drafts and image animations collect in a single searchable library.
- Prompt enhancement built into the studio helps Hailuo 02 read your scene as intended.
Hailuo 02 specs & capabilities
Output
- Clip duration6, 10 seconds
- Resolutions720p · 768p · 1080p
- Aspect ratios16:9 · 9:16
- Generation modesText to Video · Image to Video
Controls
- Image to video (start frame)
- Reference images
- First & last frame keyframes
- Audio generation
- Negative prompt
- Video input / editing
- Extend video
Which Hailuo 02 version should you use?
Every version below is selectable in the Create studio on the same credits.
Hailuo 02 Pro (T2V)
The top text-to-video tier. Describe a scene and it renders 6- or 10-second clips in 16:9 or 9:16 at 720p or 1080p, with style presets available. There is no image input here — it is the pick when you start from words and want maximum detail and coherence.
Hailuo 02 Pro (I2V)
The high-fidelity image animator. Upload a still, add one reference image to anchor the subject, and it returns 6- or 10-second motion at 768p or 1080p in widescreen or vertical. Choose it over the text variants whenever a specific photo or exported frame must drive the shot.
Hailuo 02 Standard (T2V)
Prompt-only generation at a friendlier credit price. Durations of 6 or 10 seconds, 16:9 and 9:16 framing, and style presets match the Pro tier, with 768p and 1080p output. Best for drafting scene ideas in volume and iterating on wording before spending Pro credits on a final take.
Hailuo 02 Standard (I2V)
The budget route for animating stills. It keeps the single reference image, both aspect ratios, the 768p and 1080p resolutions, and the 6- or 10-second durations of its Pro counterpart at a lower cost per clip — well suited to bulk photo animation and quick motion previews.
Hailuo 02 prompt examples
Copy one as a starting point, or send it straight to the Create studio.
“Animate the uploaded street photo: rain begins to fall, pedestrians hurry past as umbrellas bloom open, taxi headlights streaking through puddles, camera craning slowly upward.”
Crowd motion and rain physics grown from a single frame.
“Make this action-figure shot come alive: the hero sprints forward and leaps a rooftop gap, dust kicking up on landing, dynamic tracking shot, weighty momentum.”
Highlights the Hailuo signature weight and momentum realism.
“From this beach snapshot, waves roll in and recede over the sand, a dog charges after a thrown ball, low golden sun flickering, easy handheld sway.”
Natural water motion plus animal locomotion in one shot.
Create with Hailuo 02 in three steps
Describe your idea
Write a prompt or upload a starting image — the more specific the scene, motion, and style, the better Hailuo 02 performs.
Pick Hailuo 02 & settings
Choose duration, resolution, and aspect ratio. The studio shows the exact credit cost before you generate.
Generate & download
Hailuo 02 renders in the cloud — track progress in your library, then download watermark-free or share with a link.
Hailuo 02 questions, answered
What is Hailuo 02?
Hailuo 02 is a video-generation model from MiniMax that supports both text-to-video and image-to-video. On Flux 3 AI it comes in Pro and Standard tiers and produces 6- or 10-second clips at up to 1080p, known especially for realistic physics.
Hailuo 02 vs Hailuo 2.3 — which one do I need?
Choose Hailuo 02 whenever you want to generate from a text prompt, since 2.3 only accepts images. If you already have a strong still and pure animation quality is the goal, Hailuo 2.3 is the newer specialist. Both share the same durations and framing.
What are the Pro and Standard tiers of Hailuo 02?
They are quality levels. Pro variants maximize detail and temporal stability for publish-ready clips; Standard variants generate at a lower credit cost, which suits drafts, tests, and high-volume content. Each tier exists for both text and image input.
How long can Hailuo 02 videos be?
Each generation is either 6 or 10 seconds. Ten seconds gives enough runway for a small narrative arc or a complete product move, while six-second renders finish quicker and cost less.
Does Hailuo 02 support vertical video?
Yes — alongside 16:9 widescreen it renders native 9:16 vertical, so TikTok, Reels, and Shorts content generates in the correct frame from the start rather than being cropped afterward.
Can Hailuo 02 keep a character consistent between clips?
The image-to-video variants accept a reference image, which anchors a character’s or product’s appearance while it moves. Reusing the same source and reference across generations is the practical way to build a consistent series.
Does Hailuo 02 produce audio?
No — Hailuo 02 renders picture only, so plan to add music, voiceover, or effects in an editor. If native sound matters for your project, models like Veo 4 on the same platform generate audio with the video.
Can I use Hailuo 02 videos commercially without a watermark?
Yes. Clips generated on Flux 3 AI download clean with no watermark and can be used commercially under the platform terms. Free credits at sign-up let you evaluate Hailuo 02 before committing to a plan.