--- title: API | Image to Video | ModelsLab description: Generate videos from images with . Smooth motion, high-quality output. Plans from $21/month. url: https://modelslab.com/models/modelslab/h3-minimax-start-end-frame.md canonical: https://modelslab.com/models/modelslab/h3-minimax-start-end-frame type: product component: Playground/Endpoint/Index generated_at: 2026-08-13T19:08:29.992772Z --- [![null thumbnail](https://assets.modelslab.ai/api-logos/01KPMZY676ZM0Z7YJWBM9C78QP.png)](https://modelslab.com/models/modelslab)Model Details --- [by ModelsLab](https://modelslab.com/models/modelslab)MiniMax H3 is an open-weight multimodal AI video generation model capable of creating up to 15-second videos with native stereo audio from text, images, video, and audio inputs. It supports text-to-video, image-to-video, video editing, and video-to-video `h3-minimax-start-end-frame` Open Source Model [LLMs.txt](https://modelslab.com/models/modelslab/h3-minimax-start-end-frame/llms.txt) [API Playground](/models/modelslab/h3-minimax-start-end-frame)API DocumentationVibe CodeRelated ModelsDeveloper SupportModel Specs Input --- Prompt The car leaps up from behind, revealing its undercarriage and creating a powerful sense of oppression. Snowflakes swirl around it, stopping behind the characters. Reference Image Add Images orAdd URL File preview File preview Duration Advanced Settings Customize your input with more control. Configure Login to Generate Video costs **$0.05** per second at **768p** Output --- Idle Unknown content type Looking for something different? --- Models that trade off differently against the one you are viewing ### Better quality Newer flagship models that generally produce stronger results. 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Access Model through our API with pay-per-use pricing and no minimum commitments. ### Technical Specifications Model IDh3-minimax-start-end-frame ProviderModelsLab CategoryVideo Models TaskVideo Generation Price$0.05 per second of output AddedAugust 13, 2026 ### Key Features - AI video generation from text or image input - Motion control and camera movement parameters - Adjustable frame rate and video duration - High-quality cinematic output up to 1080p - Native audio generation support ### Quick Start Integrate Model into your application with a single API call. Get your API key from the [pricing page](https://modelslab.com/pricing) to get started. PythonJavaScriptcURLPHP ``` import requests import json url = "https://modelslab.com/api/v6/video/img2video" headers = { "Content-Type": "application/json" } data = { "model_id": "h3-minimax-start-end-frame", "prompt": "your prompt here", "key": "YOUR_API_KEY" } try: response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=data) response.raise_for_status() # Raises an HTTPError for bad responses (4XX or 5XX) result = response.json() print("API Response:") print(json.dumps(result, indent=2)) except requests.exceptions.HTTPError as http_err: print(f"HTTP error occurred: {http_err} - {response.text}") except Exception as err: print(f"Other error occurred: {err}") ``` ### Pricing Model API costs $0.05 per second of output. Pay only for what you use with no minimum commitments. [View pricing plans](https://modelslab.com/pricing) ### Use Cases - Marketing and promotional video creation - Social media short-form video content - Product demos and explainer videos - Creative storytelling and animation [Browse Video Models](https://modelslab.com/models?feature=videogen) [More from ModelsLab](https://modelslab.com/models/modelslab) [View Pricing](https://modelslab.com/pricing) Model FAQ --- ### What is Model? Model is a video generation AI model by ModelsLab available on ModelsLab. Access it through our API with pay-per-use pricing and no minimum commitments. ### How do I use the Model API? You can integrate Model into your application with a single API call. Sign up on ModelsLab to get your API key, then use the model ID "h3-minimax-start-end-frame" in your API requests. We provide SDKs for Python, JavaScript, and cURL examples in the API documentation. ### How much does Model cost? Model costs $0.05 per second of output. ModelsLab plans start at $21/month (Basic), and the $149/month Open Source plan includes unlimited generation on open-source models. ### What is the Model model ID? The model ID for Model is "h3-minimax-start-end-frame". Use this ID in your API requests to specify this model. ### Do I need a paid plan to use Model? Yes. ModelsLab is subscription-based with no free tier — plans start at $21/month (Basic, 3,250 API calls). The $149/month Open Source Unlimited plan includes unlimited generation across open-source models; premium third-party models are billed per call from your wallet. --- *This markdown version is optimized for AI agents and LLMs.* **Links:** - [Website](https://modelslab.com) - [API Documentation](https://docs.modelslab.com) - [Blog](https://modelslab.com/blog) --- *Generated by ModelsLab - 2026-08-14*