1. Add your source video
Paste a public HTTPS URL to the video you want to transform into the video reference field. The clip should be reachable at that URL for the generation to read it.
MiniMax H3 Video to Video
Reference to Video
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Use images for identity, video for movement, and audio for timing. The completed generation appears here.
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Overview
What Is MiniMax H3 Video to Video?
MiniMax H3 Video to Video turns an existing clip into a new generation: add the source video as a reference, describe the change, and the model produces a result guided by that original motion and timing.
The tool above runs on the same MiniMax H3 reference-guided engine used across this workspace. A video reference anchors motion and timing to your source clip, while the prompt directs what should change: style, subject appearance, lighting, or mood. You can add an image reference to control identity or an audio reference to shape timing in the same generation.
Because the source is a whole clip rather than a still frame, video-to-video requests work best when the prompt focuses on the change rather than re-describing what the reference video already shows. State the new treatment clearly and let the video reference carry the motion.
Process
How to Use MiniMax H3 Video to Video
Follow these four steps in the live tool above.
2. Write your prompt
Describe the change, not the source: the new style, subject treatment, or mood you want. State that the video reference should guide motion and timing so the request is unambiguous.
3. Configure your video
Set duration, resolution, and aspect ratio for the intended output. A shorter 768P pass is a useful first test before committing to a longer or 2K generation.
4. Generate
Submit the task and the tool tracks status until the result is ready. Review the output against the source clip, then adjust the prompt or add an image or audio reference if another pass is needed.
Use cases
What Can You Create?
Video Restyling
Shift the lighting, color, or overall visual treatment of an existing clip while the video reference keeps the original motion.
Character Transformation
Adjust a subject's appearance while a video reference anchors the underlying motion and timing to the source.
Cinematic Transformation
Turn a plain clip into something with cinematic lighting, grading, or camera feel guided by the source motion.
Social Media Videos
Re-render a short clip with a new style or treatment for a specific platform format, using the original as a motion guide.
Comparison
MiniMax H3 Video to Video vs Reference to Video
Both pages use the same generator. The difference is framing, not capability.
| Aspect | MiniMax H3 Video to Video | MiniMax H3 Reference to Video |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | Same live tool | Same live tool |
| Primary framing | Video-first: transform an existing clip | Equal emphasis on image, video, and audio sources |
| Typical use | Restyling, cinematic transformation, character change | Character videos, product videos, multi-source campaigns |
| Input method | Public HTTPS video URL, plus optional image and audio | Uploaded images or public HTTPS image/video/audio URLs |
| Credits | Same duration and resolution pricing | Same duration and resolution pricing |
Tips
Tips for Better Video-to-Video Results
Describe the change, not the source
The video reference already carries motion and timing. Focus the prompt on what should change: style, lighting, subject appearance, or mood.
Assign a clear role to each reference
If you add an image or audio reference alongside the video, state which source controls motion, which controls identity, and which controls timing.
Keep the source video short and focused
A concise, single-action reference video produces clearer results than a long clip with several unrelated movements.
Test at a shorter duration first
Confirm the style and motion transfer are working before committing to a longer duration or 2K resolution pass.
Credits
MiniMax H3 Video to Video Pricing
Credits are calculated from duration and resolution, and the live generator shows the current estimate before you submit.
Test with a short duration and 768P before scaling to a longer or 2K generation. The same account balance works across every MiniMax H3 workflow.
FAQ
MiniMax H3 Video to Video FAQ
What is MiniMax H3 Video to Video?
It is a way to generate a new MiniMax H3 video guided by an existing clip: add the source video as a reference, describe the change, and the model produces a new result guided by that motion and timing.
How do I add my source video?
Paste a public HTTPS URL to the clip in the video reference field on this page. The video must be reachable at that URL when the task runs.
Can I combine a video reference with an image or audio?
Yes. You can add image and audio references alongside the video in the same generation, and state in the prompt which source controls identity, motion, or timing.
What is the difference between this and MiniMax H3 Reference to Video?
They use the same generation engine. This page is set up for a video-first workflow: transforming an existing clip. The Reference to Video page presents the same tool with equal emphasis on image, video, and audio sources for broader reference-guided generation.
What does MiniMax H3 Video to Video cost?
Credits are calculated from the selected duration and resolution, shown as a live estimate before you generate. The same credit balance works across every MiniMax H3 workflow.
Can I restyle a clip without losing the original motion?
That is the goal of using a video reference: the prompt directs the new style or subject treatment while the video reference anchors motion and timing to the source. Results depend on how clearly the prompt separates the two.
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