What is the difference between Hailuo 02 and Hailuo 2.3?

Hailuo 02 supports both text-to-video and image-to-video with first-frame and last-frame control. Hailuo 2.3 is image-to-video only but adds improved body motion, micro-expressions, and dedicated anime and illustration rendering styles not available in 02.

Can I set both the first and last frame of a video?

Yes, but only on Hailuo 02 image-to-video endpoints. Pass first_frame_image_url and last_frame_image_url together. Hailuo 2.3 image-to-video accepts first_frame_image_url only.

How does pro vs standard pricing work?

Hailuo 02 Pro text-to-video costs 57 cents per generation regardless of duration. Standard uses duration-based pricing — 30 cents for 6 seconds, 50 cents for 10 seconds. Image-to-video standard pricing also factors in output_resolution.

Is Hailuo async or sync?

Async. The API returns a task_id immediately. Poll the task status endpoint or set a callback_url to receive a webhook when the video is ready. Typical generation time is 60-120 seconds.

What resolution does Hailuo output?

Hailuo 02 Pro outputs native 1080p. Standard outputs at 512p or 768p depending on the output_resolution parameter. Hailuo 2.3 variants support 768p or 1080p. No post-process upscaling is applied.

OPENCLAW + HAILUO

Use Hailuo in OpenClaw.

Hailuo is MiniMax's video generation model producing native 1080p footage with accurate physics simulation across 6 variants — Hailuo 02 and 2.3, each with text-to-video and image-to-video endpoints in pro and standard tiers. OpenClaw agents call it through RunAPI with the same API key used for chat.

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one API key · text to video + image to video · async task polling

Use RunAPI to generate a video with MiniMax Hailuo 02 Pro.

Requirements:
- Call the RunAPI text_to_video endpoint at https://runapi.ai/api/v1/hailuo/text_to_video
- Set model to "hailuo-02-text-to-video-pro"
- Use the RUNAPI_API_KEY environment variable for authorization
- Include a detailed prompt describing camera movement and scene
- The response is async — poll the task status endpoint until the task completes, then retrieve the video URL

curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/hailuo/text_to_video \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "hailuo-02-text-to-video-pro",
    "prompt": "A glass marble rolls across a wooden desk, catches the edge, and falls in slow motion. Camera follows the marble. Soft window light, shallow depth of field."
  }'

{
  "task_id": "tsk_abc123",
  "status": "pending",
  "model": "hailuo-02-text-to-video-pro"
}

Copy the curl command to test hailuo

HOW IT WORKS

Use Hailuo in OpenClaw in three steps

Configure RunAPI

Set the RUNAPI_API_KEY environment variable. If you already configured RunAPI as an OpenClaw provider for chat, the same key works for video generation — no extra setup needed.

export RUNAPI_API_KEY=runapi_xxx

Call Hailuo text_to_video or image_to_video

Send a POST request to /api/v1/hailuo/text_to_video with model set to hailuo-02-text-to-video-pro and a scene-describing prompt. For image-anchored video, use the image_to_video endpoint with first_frame_image_url to preserve your source subject.

POST /api/v1/hailuo/text_to_video

Poll for the result

The endpoint returns a task_id immediately. Poll the task status endpoint until the status changes to completed, then retrieve the generated video URL from the response. Typical turnaround is under two minutes for pro tier.

GET /api/v1/hailuo/text_to_video/tsk_abc123

PARAMETERS

Hailuo API parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
`model`	`string`	Required. One of: hailuo-02-text-to-video-pro, hailuo-02-text-to-video-standard, hailuo-02-image-to-video-pro, hailuo-02-image-to-video-standard, hailuo-2.3-image-to-video-pro, hailuo-2.3-image-to-video-standard.
`prompt`	`string`	Required. Text description of the video scene, camera movement, and lighting.
`first_frame_image_url`	`string`	Required for image_to_video endpoints. URL of the source image used as the first frame.
`last_frame_image_url`	`string`	Optional. URL of an image used as the last frame. Available on Hailuo 02 image-to-video only.
`duration_seconds`	`integer`	Optional. Video length in seconds. Accepted values: 6 or 10. Defaults to 10 on standard, fixed on pro.
`output_resolution`	`string`	Optional. Output resolution. 512p or 768p for 02 standard; 768p or 1080p for 2.3 variants.
`callback_url`	`string`	Optional. Webhook URL that receives a POST when the task completes.

What is Hailuo on OpenClaw?

Hailuo by MiniMax is one of the fastest video generators in its class, producing native 1080p footage with smooth believable motion and good detail retention. It handles physics simulation well -- object permanence, motion coherence, and material interactions -- and offers dedicated anime and stylized content modes through Hailuo 2.3. OpenClaw agents call it through RunAPI with the same API key used for chat.

Hailuo use cases

Short-form social content

Generate quick video clips for TikTok, Reels, or YouTube. Hailuo's fast generation speed makes it practical for producing multiple variations and picking the best one.

Explainer and marketing videos

Create explainer videos and marketing clips from text descriptions. Hailuo maintains subject consistency and handles product close-ups with realistic lighting.

Anime and stylized content

Use Hailuo 2.3 variants for anime-style or illustration-based video with dedicated rendering modes not available in other video models.

FAQ

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OpenClaw general setup

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