Introducing MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 Fast on WaveSpeedAI

Introducing MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 Fast: Lightning-Speed AI Video Generation Now on WaveSpeedAI

The race for faster, higher-quality AI video generation just got more competitive. We’re excited to announce that MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 Fast is now available on WaveSpeedAI, bringing one of the industry’s fastest image-to-video generation capabilities directly to your workflow.

Whether you’re a content creator racing to meet deadlines, a marketer producing assets at scale, or a developer building AI-powered applications, Hailuo 2.3 Fast delivers the speed you need without sacrificing the quality you expect.

What is Hailuo 2.3 Fast?

Hailuo 2.3 Fast is MiniMax’s high-speed variant of their acclaimed 2.3 video generation model. Building on the foundation of Hailuo 02—which ranks #2 globally on AI video benchmarks—this fast variant is specifically optimized for creators who need rapid turnaround without compromising on visual fidelity.

The model transforms static images into smooth, cinematic video clips ranging from 6 to 10 seconds at 768p resolution. What sets the Fast variant apart is its ability to generate these clips 30-50% faster than the standard model, with typical processing times of just 20-50 seconds per clip.

MiniMax, the company behind Hailuo, has rapidly established itself as a major force in AI video generation, with their models consistently competing with industry giants like Runway, Pika Labs, and Google Veo.

Key Features

Blazing-Fast Generation

• Create 6-10 second clips up to twice as fast as standard models
• Typical turnaround of 20-50 seconds per video
• One of the fastest AI video generation speeds in the industry

Exceptional Visual Quality

• 768p resolution output with sharp details
• Physics-aware animation with realistic motion blur, lighting, and object dynamics
• Cinematic camera movements including panning, tracking, and zooming

Intelligent Prompt Enhancement

• Built-in prompt expansion automatically refines your input for optimal results
• Safety checker ensures appropriate content generation
• The model responds excellently to concrete cinematography language and motion verbs

Production-Ready Reliability

• Consistent frame-to-frame stability with minimal flicker or artifacts
• Preserves original image composition, lighting, and character details
• Temporal consistency has improved significantly over previous versions

Flexible Output Options

• Choose between 6-second or 10-second video duration
• Optimized for various content types from social clips to storytelling sequences

Real-World Use Cases

Social Media Content Creation

For TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts creators, the 6-second mode delivers rapid content generation. Transform product shots, lifestyle images, or creative stills into engaging video content in under a minute.

E-Commerce Product Demos

Early beta testers have reported significant increases in success rates when producing e-commerce ads. Animate product images with subtle motion—fabric flowing, products rotating, or lighting shifting—to create compelling visual merchandising.

Marketing and Advertising

Marketing teams can iterate quickly on creative concepts, generating multiple variations to test before committing to final production. The fast turnaround enables rapid A/B testing of video ad concepts.

Storytelling and Animation

Combine multiple clips using consistent camera language to build longer narratives. The model excels at character-driven content thanks to its enhanced facial expression rendering, capturing micro-expressions like subtle eyebrow movements and natural eye shifts.

Stylized Content Production

Hailuo 2.3 supports diverse aesthetic styles including anime, illustration, ink-wash painting, and game-CG art styles, making it versatile for creative projects across different visual languages.

Getting Started on WaveSpeedAI

Using Hailuo 2.3 Fast on WaveSpeedAI is straightforward:

1. Prepare Your Image: Upload a high-quality source image that you want to animate
2. Craft Your Prompt: Describe the motion, lighting, or action you want. Use specific cinematography terms like “slow pan,” “tracking shot,” or “cinematic glow” for best results
3. Select Duration: Choose between 6 seconds for quick social content or 10 seconds for more detailed storytelling
4. Enable Prompt Expansion: Let the model intelligently enhance your prompt for improved scene coherence
5. Generate: Click Run and receive your video in under a minute

Pro Tips for Best Results:

• Keep prompts concise—the model’s auto-expansion handles the details
• Use lighting cues like “sunset,” “studio light,” or “golden hour” for richer output
• The model responds best to concrete shot grammar: framing, lens specifications, and motion verbs
• For dynamic scenes, rely on action-oriented descriptions rather than emotional adjectives

Affordable, Scalable Pricing

Hailuo 2.3 Fast is designed for batch content creation without breaking the budget:

Duration	Resolution	Cost per Job
6 seconds	768p	$0.19
10 seconds	768p	$0.32

This pricing makes Hailuo 2.3 Fast one of the most cost-effective options in the industry, especially considering the quality and speed on offer. For teams producing content at scale, the reduced processing time and competitive pricing translate directly to lower production costs.

Why WaveSpeedAI?

When you run Hailuo 2.3 Fast through WaveSpeedAI, you benefit from:

• No Cold Starts: Your requests begin processing immediately with no waiting for model warm-up
• Consistent Performance: Enterprise-grade infrastructure ensures reliable generation times
• Simple REST API: Integrate video generation into your applications with straightforward API calls
• Pay-Per-Use Pricing: Only pay for what you generate, with no hidden fees or subscriptions required

Start Creating Today

The combination of MiniMax’s cutting-edge video generation technology and WaveSpeedAI’s optimized inference infrastructure means you can now produce professional-quality AI video content faster than ever before.

Whether you’re building the next viral social campaign, scaling e-commerce content production, or exploring creative AI applications, Hailuo 2.3 Fast provides the speed and quality to bring your vision to life.

Try Hailuo 2.3 Fast on WaveSpeedAI and experience the future of rapid AI video generation.