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Hailuo 02
First and last frame.
Hailuo 02 generates 6 or 10 second clips at 512p, 768p or 1080p. Set a first frame, a last frame, or both. It's the model on the free plan.
What is Hailuo 02?
Hailuo 02 is MiniMax's earlier Hailuo video model. On HailuoLabs it does text-to-video and image-to-video with optional first and last frames, at 6 or 10 seconds.
The free plan runs Hailuo 02 at 512p with a watermark. Paid plans unlock 768p and 1080p, plus Hailuo 2.3 and Hailuo 03. A public developer API is not in v1 — see the Hailuo API page.
Hailuo 02 features.
First and last frame
Pin the opening image, the closing image, or both, and Hailuo 02 interpolates the motion between them.
512p, 768p or 1080p
Free accounts generate at 512p. Paid plans can run 768p and 1080p (1080p is 6 seconds).
6 or 10 seconds
Shorter, cheaper clips than Hailuo 03. Use 02 for drafts and the free tier; switch to 03 for 2K, stereo and omni references.
The free-tier model
160 credits a month, watermarked 512p, no card. Upgrade when you want Hailuo 03 or a commercial licence.
Direct the motion between two frames.
Describe the camera move and what happens between the first and last frame. Hailuo 02 follows that brief — it does not take Hailuo 03-style omni references.
How to use Hailuo 02.
- 01
Sign in and open the studio
Create a free account with Google (Gmail). Hailuo 02 at 512p is the free model. Nothing to download.
- 02
Write a prompt and set frames
Describe the shot. Optionally upload a first frame and a last frame.
- 03
Generate and download
Get a 6 or 10 second clip. Free exports are 512p with a watermark.
Where Hailuo 02 sits.
Hailuo 02 is the earlier MiniMax Hailuo model and the one the free plan uses. Paid plans keep it for first/last-frame work and cheaper 512p drafts.
Hailuo 2.3 adds a 1080p 10-second option and a Fast image-to-video variant. Hailuo 03 is the default on paid plans: 4–15 seconds, 2K, stereo, omni references and edit.
Hailuo 02 specifications.
- Clip length
- 6 or 10 seconds
- Resolution
- 512p · 768p · 1080p
- Aspect ratios
- 16:9 · 9:16 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 21:9 · 1:1
- Frames
- First and last frame
- Free tier
- 512p, watermarked
- Plans
- Free and paid
Need Hailuo 03?
Hailuo 03 is the default on paid plans: 4–15 seconds, 768p or 2K, native stereo, omni references and instruction-based edit.
Hailuo 02 FAQ.
What is Hailuo 02?+
Hailuo 02 is MiniMax's earlier video model. On HailuoLabs it generates 6 or 10 second clips at 512p, 768p or 1080p, with optional first and last frames.
Is Hailuo 02 free?+
Yes, at 512p with a watermark on the free plan. 768p, 1080p and Hailuo 03 need a paid plan.
How is Hailuo 02 different from Hailuo 03?+
02 is 6 or 10 seconds, up to 1080p, first/last frame. 03 is 4–15 seconds, 768p or 2K, native stereo, omni references and edit, paid only.
How do I access Hailuo 02?+
Sign in. Free accounts already use Hailuo 02. Paid accounts can still pick it from the model selector.
Is Hailuo 02 open source?+
No. Hailuo 02 is a proprietary MiniMax model, available through hosted apps rather than open-source weights.
Is Hailuo 02 available in the USA?+
Yes. HailuoLabs runs in the browser and is available in the United States and worldwide. You just need a Gmail account.
Start with Hailuo 02.
The free plan is watermarked 512p Hailuo 02 — enough to see the studio before you pay.
Make your first video