MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 is the latest standard-tier video model on Picturesque — 34 credits per 5s clip, auto-routing between text-to-video and image-to-video depending on whether you upload a start frame.
Need 2K output and native audio? Step up to Hailuo 3 in Video Studio. This guide covers Hailuo 2.3 Standard pricing, modes, limitations, and where Hailuo 2.3 Fast fits for cheap I2V drafts.
If you only know Hailuo from the 2.3 vs 2.0 comparison or the Veo face-off, this is the standalone onboarding: pricing, modes, limitations, and where Hailuo 2.3 Fast fits.
What Hailuo 2.3 Is
Hailuo 2.3 (MiniMax) targets general-purpose T2V and I2V with:
- Auto mode selection — prompt-only when no image, I2V when a start frame is present
- Enhance prompt toggle for cleaner motion descriptions
- No native audio track — plan music in Suno or VO in ElevenLabs
- Competitive motion texture for human subjects and fabric
Pricing on Picturesque
| Model | Credits (5s) | Start image | Notes |
|---|
| Hailuo 2.3 | 34 | Optional | T2V or I2V auto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hailuo 2.3 Fast | 22 | Required | Draft I2V — workflow |
| Hailuo 2.0 | 34 | Optional | End-frame support |
| Veo 3.1 Fast | 30 | Optional | Voice presets |
| Kling 3.0 | 60 | Optional | Multi-shot + audio |
Hailuo 2.3 vs Siblings on Picturesque
| Scenario | Pick |
|---|
| Client draft from approved still | Hailuo 2.3 Fast (22 credits) |
|---|---|
| Text-only mood test | Hailuo 2.3 |
| Designed start + end frame | Hailuo 2.0 or Kling 2.1 |
| Google voice + refs | Veo 3.1 Fast |
| Multi-shot storyboard | Kling 3.0 |
| Cheapest Alibaba stack | Wan 2.7 |
Best Use Cases
Social talent loops. Hailuo 2.3 handles hair and cloth motion well for 9:16 drafts before you promote to Kling 3.0.
Agency exploration. At 34 credits, it is cheaper than SeeDance 2.0 Pro (70 credits) for single-shot concepts that do not need @ImageN stacks.
Fast client previews. Pair Hailuo 2.3 Fast with stills from Nano Banana Pro — 37 credits total for still + motion.
Limitations to Be Aware Of
No native audio. Unlike Kling 3.0 or SeeDance 2.0, plan sound in post or Audio Studio.
No multi-shot. One prompt, one clip — storyboards need Kling 3.0 or manual stitching.
End frames. For packaging rotations with designed endpoints, use Kling 2.1 or Hailuo 2.0 — comparison.
No Extend tool. Unlike Veo or Grok, Hailuo lacks a first-party extend on Picturesque — use Wan 2.7 Extend or regen.
Recommended Workflow
Step 1: Lock stills on Nano Banana Pro or Kling Omni Image.
Step 2: Draft motion on Hailuo 2.3 Fast (22 credits) when timing is uncertain.
Step 3: Promote approved concepts to Hailuo 2.3 or straight to Kling 3.0 for finals.
Step 4: Compare against Veo 3.1 Fast on the same still — Veo vs Hailuo.
Step 5: Patch with Wan 2.7 Edit (16 credits) instead of a second 34-credit Hailuo pass.
Try Hailuo 2.3 on Picturesque
MiniMax motion at 34 credits — between Wan efficiency and Kling flagship pricing.