MiniMax H3 Image Editing API

minimax/h3-image/edit

MiniMax H3 Image Edit enables precise image editing and multi-image composition with up to 16 reference images, supporting flexible creative workflows and high-resolution output. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.

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Transform only the large rock where the grappling hook is attached into a massive ancient dragon skull partially embedded in the ground, with weathered bone, broken horns, deep cracks, and subtle moss growth. Keep the hook firmly attached to one horn and preserve the original rope path and tension. Preserve the man’s exact face, hairstyle, body pose, outfit, rope, hand positions, environment, and lighting.

$0.038per run·~26 / $1

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Transform only the large rock where the grappling hook is attached into a massive ancient dragon skull partially embedded in the ground, with weathered bone, broken horns, deep cracks, and subtle moss growth. Keep the hook firmly attached to one horn and preserve the original rope path and tension. Preserve the man’s exact face, hairstyle, body pose, outfit, rope, hand positions, environment, and lighting.

Transform only the large rock where the grappling hook is attached into a massive ancient dragon skull partially embedded in the ground, with weathered bone, broken horns, deep cracks, and subtle moss growth. Keep the hook firmly attached to one horn and preserve the original rope path and tension. Preserve the man’s exact face, hairstyle, body pose, outfit, rope, hand positions, environment, and lighting.

Change the grey sofa in image 1 to a deep emerald green velvet sofa and add a large leafy monstera plant in a woven basket beside the window. Keep the room, the light and everything else unchanged.

Change the grey sofa in image 1 to a deep emerald green velvet sofa and add a large leafy monstera plant in a woven basket beside the window. Keep the room, the light and everything else unchanged.

Change the title on the poster in image 1 from SEA BREEZE to SUNSET COVE, in the same bold cream letters. Keep the lighthouse, the sky and everything else the same.

Change the title on the poster in image 1 from SEA BREEZE to SUNSET COVE, in the same bold cream letters. Keep the lighthouse, the sky and everything else the same.

Place the elderly fisherman from image 1 sitting in the wooden rowing boat on the misty lake from image 2, keeping his face, wool cap and green jacket, with the soft golden light of the lake scene.

Place the elderly fisherman from image 1 sitting in the wooden rowing boat on the misty lake from image 2, keeping his face, wool cap and green jacket, with the soft golden light of the lake scene.

Turn this rainy evening street into a snowy winter evening with soft falling snow and snow on the cobblestones. Keep the woman, her yellow raincoat and the umbrella unchanged.

Turn this rainy evening street into a snowy winter evening with soft falling snow and snow on the cobblestones. Keep the woman, her yellow raincoat and the umbrella unchanged.

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README

MiniMax H3 Image Edit

MiniMax H3 Image Edit edits and combines images from 1–16 reference images using text instructions. Describe the desired changes and refer to each input image by its order when multiple references are used.

Why Choose This?

  • Multi-reference editing — Use up to 16 images in a single editing workflow.

  • Natural-language instructions — Describe edits and refer to inputs as image 1, image 2, and so on.

  • Up to 4K output — Choose 1k, 2k, or 4k.

  • Flexible framing — Select an aspect ratio or leave it empty for automatic selection.

  • Multiple output formats — Export as PNG, JPEG, or WebP.

Parameters

ParameterRequiredDescription
promptYesText description of the desired edit. Refer to input images as image 1, image 2, and so on.
imagesYesBetween 1 and 16 reference image URLs. Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, and HEIF. Each side must be between 128 and 8192 pixels, and the long side must not exceed 4× the short side.
aspect_ratioNoOutput aspect ratio: 1:1, 1:2, 2:1, 1:3, 3:1, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 9:16, 16:9, 9:21, or 21:9. Leave empty for automatic selection based on the references and instruction.
resolutionNoOutput resolution: 1k, 2k, or 4k. Default: 1k.
output_formatNoOutput format: png, jpeg, or webp. Default: png.

How to Use

  1. Upload reference images — Provide between 1 and 16 images.
  2. Write an edit instruction — Describe the desired changes and identify images by number when needed.
  3. Choose framing optional — Select an aspect ratio or leave it empty for automatic selection.
  4. Choose resolution — Select 1k, 2k, or 4k.
  5. Choose output format optional — Select PNG, JPEG, or WebP.
  6. Submit — Generate and retrieve the edited image.

Pricing

Pricing is based on the selected output resolution and the number of input images.

Each input image costs $0.008.

ResolutionOutput Price
1K$0.03
2K$0.03
4K$0.09

Example Costs

ResolutionInput ImagesPrice
1K1$0.038
1K2$0.046
2K1$0.038
2K4$0.062
4K2$0.106
4K16$0.218

1k and 2k use the same output price.

Aspect ratio and output format do not add separate charges.

Best Use Cases

  • Multi-image composition — Combine subjects, objects, or visual elements from several references.
  • Portrait editing — Adjust clothing, environment, styling, or composition.
  • Product editing — Use multiple references to guide product presentation and scene changes.
  • Background changes — Place existing subjects into different environments.
  • Advertising concepts — Create image variations for campaign and promotional workflows.
  • High-resolution editing — Generate edited outputs at up to 4k.

Pro Tips

  • Describe both the requested change and any important elements that should remain consistent.
  • Refer to images by number when multiple references are used.
  • Keep the role of each reference clear in the instruction.
  • Use 2k when you need a larger output than 1k at the same output price.
  • Use fewer references when several images provide conflicting guidance.

Notes

  • prompt and images are required.
  • images supports between 1 and 16 inputs.
  • Supported input formats are JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, and HEIF.
  • Each image side must be between 128 and 8192 pixels.
  • Leaving aspect_ratio empty allows automatic output framing.

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Note:This website uses AI models provided by third parties. Documentation prices are for reference and may be outdated. The Generate button shows an estimate; the final task charge prevails.

H3 Image Edit API — Quick start

Grab a WaveSpeedAI API key, then call POST https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/minimax/h3-image/edit with your input as JSON. The endpoint returns a prediction id. Start polling the result endpoint around every 2 seconds, increase the interval for long-running tasks, and stop on any terminal status. On completed, read output values from data.outputs. Examples for H3 Image Edit below.

HTTP example
set -euo pipefail

: "${WAVESPEED_API_KEY:?Set WAVESPEED_API_KEY}"

REQUEST_BODY=$(cat <<'JSON'
{
    "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
    "images": [
        "https://interactive-examples.mdn.mozilla.net/media/cc0-images/painted-hand-298-332.jpg"
    ],
    "aspect_ratio": "1:1",
    "resolution": "1k",
    "output_format": "png"
}
JSON
)

# 1. Submit the prediction.
SUBMIT_RESPONSE=$(curl --silent --show-error --fail-with-body \
  -X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/minimax/h3-image/edit" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY" \
  -d "$REQUEST_BODY")

TASK=$(printf '%s' "$SUBMIT_RESPONSE" | jq 'if has("data") then .data else . end')
PREDICTION_ID=$(printf '%s' "$TASK" | jq -r '.id')
if [ -z "$PREDICTION_ID" ] || [ "$PREDICTION_ID" = "null" ]; then
  printf 'Submission response did not contain a prediction id
' >&2
  exit 1
fi
RESULT_URL="https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/$PREDICTION_ID/result"

# 2. Poll until the prediction finishes.
while true; do
  RESPONSE=$(curl --silent --show-error --fail-with-body "$RESULT_URL" \
    -H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY")
  RESULT=$(printf '%s' "$RESPONSE" | jq 'if has("data") then .data else . end')
  STATUS=$(printf '%s' "$RESULT" | jq -r '.status')
  case "$STATUS" in
    completed) printf '%s\n' "$RESULT" | jq '.outputs'; break ;;
    failed|cancelled|timeout|deleted) printf '%s\n' "$RESULT" | jq . >&2; exit 1 ;;
    *) sleep 2 ;;
  esac
done
Node.js example
const submitUrl = "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/minimax/h3-image/edit";
const apiKey = process.env.WAVESPEED_API_KEY;
if (!apiKey) throw new Error('Set WAVESPEED_API_KEY');

async function requestJson(url, options = {}) {
  const response = await fetch(url, options);
  if (!response.ok) throw new Error(await response.text());
  return response.json();
}

// 1. Submit the prediction.
const body = await requestJson(submitUrl, {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    "Authorization": `Bearer ${apiKey}`,
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
        "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
        "images": [
                "https://interactive-examples.mdn.mozilla.net/media/cc0-images/painted-hand-298-332.jpg"
        ],
        "aspect_ratio": "1:1",
        "resolution": "1k",
        "output_format": "png"
}),
});
const task = body.data ?? body;
if (!task.id) throw new Error("Submission response did not contain a prediction id");
const resultUrl = `https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${task.id}/result`;

// 2. Poll until the prediction finishes.
while (true) {
  const resultBody = await requestJson(resultUrl, {
    headers: { "Authorization": `Bearer ${apiKey}` },
  });
  const result = resultBody.data ?? resultBody;
  if (result.status === "completed") {
    console.log(result.outputs);
    break;
  }
  if (["failed", "cancelled", "timeout", "deleted"].includes(result.status)) throw new Error(JSON.stringify(result));
  await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, 2000));
}
Python example
import json
import os
import time
from urllib.request import Request, urlopen

api_key = os.environ["WAVESPEED_API_KEY"]
headers = {"Authorization": f"Bearer {api_key}", "Content-Type": "application/json"}
payload = {
    "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
    "images": [
        "https://interactive-examples.mdn.mozilla.net/media/cc0-images/painted-hand-298-332.jpg"
    ],
    "aspect_ratio": "1:1",
    "resolution": "1k",
    "output_format": "png"
}

def request_json(url, data=None):
    request = Request(url, data=data, headers=headers, method="POST" if data else "GET")
    with urlopen(request) as response:
        return json.load(response)

# 1. Submit the prediction.
body = request_json("https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/minimax/h3-image/edit", json.dumps(payload).encode())
task = body.get("data", body)
if not task.get("id"):
    raise RuntimeError("Submission response did not contain a prediction id")
result_url = f"https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/{task['id']}/result"

# 2. Poll until the prediction finishes.
while True:
    result_body = request_json(result_url)
    result = result_body.get("data", result_body)
    status = result.get("status")
    if status == "completed":
        print(result.get("outputs", []))
        break
    if status in {"failed", "cancelled", "timeout", "deleted"}:
        raise RuntimeError(result)
    time.sleep(2)

H3 Image Edit API — Frequently asked questions

What is the H3 Image Edit API?

H3 Image Edit is a MiniMax model for image editing, exposed as a REST API on WaveSpeedAI. MiniMax H3 Image Edit enables precise image editing and multi-image composition with up to 16 reference images, supporting flexible creative workflows and high-resolution output. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing. You can call it programmatically or try it from the playground above.

How do I call the H3 Image Edit API?

POST your input parameters to the model's REST endpoint (shown in the API tab of this playground) with your WaveSpeedAI API key in the Authorization header. Submission returns a prediction ID. Poll the result endpoint starting around every 2 seconds, increase the interval for long-running tasks, and stop on any terminal status. The playground generates Python, JavaScript, and cURL examples for submitting requests and polling results. Full request/response shape is documented at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/minimax/minimax-h3-image-edit.

How much does H3 Image Edit cost per run or per second?

H3 Image Edit starts at $0.038 per run or per second. That figure is the base price — the final charge scales with the parameters you set in the form (output size, length, count, references, or whatever knobs this model exposes), so a higher-quality or larger output costs more than a minimal one. The exact cost for your current input is shown live next to the Generate button before you submit, and the actual per-call charge is recorded on the prediction afterwards.

What inputs does H3 Image Edit accept?

Key inputs: `prompt`, `images`, `aspect_ratio`, `resolution`, `output_format`. The full JSON schema (types, defaults, allowed values) is rendered above the Generate button and mirrored in the API reference at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/minimax/minimax-h3-image-edit.

How long does H3 Image Edit take to generate?

Reported generation time on WaveSpeedAI is around 22 seconds per request. This is an estimate, not a latency guarantee; queue time and input settings can change the total wait. live status is visible in the prediction record.

Can I use H3 Image Edit outputs commercially?

Commercial usage rights depend on the model's license, set by its provider (MiniMax). Check the provider's applicable terms and WaveSpeedAI's Terms of Service before commercial use.

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