# H3 Image Guide (h3image.online)

> Unofficial, source-cited guide to MiniMax-H3-Image, MiniMax's open-weights text-to-image and image-editing model released November 10, 2026. Not affiliated with MiniMax. Facts last verified 2026-11-11.

Key facts: 33.1B-parameter diffusion transformer; 6 sampling steps, no CFG, no negative prompt; ~16 MP native output (4096x4096 to 6272x2688); up to 16 reference images; BF16 weights 68.65 GB plus a 66.7 GB text encoder; API models MiniMax-H3-Image and MiniMax-H3-Image-Highspeed at POST /v1/images/generations and /v1/images/edits; licensed under the MiniMax-H3-Image Community License, which excludes the EU, UK, South Korea and the US and requires written authorization above 1M USD annualized revenue or for hosted services.

## Pages
- [MiniMax H3 Image](https://h3image.online/): MiniMax-H3-Image explained: 33.1B open-weights model, 6-step 16MP text-to-image and editing with 16 references. API pricing, ComfyUI setup, VRAM, license limits.
- [MiniMax H3 Image API](https://h3image.online/api/): How to call the MiniMax-H3-Image API: /v1/images/generations and /v1/images/edits, curl, requests and OpenAI SDK examples, sizes, errors, and token pricing.
- [MiniMax H3 Image in ComfyUI](https://h3image.online/comfyui/): Set up MiniMax-H3-Image in ComfyUI: the 4 model files (INT8 DiT 21 GB, text encoder 25.28 GB), folder paths, 6-step euler settings, sizes and edit references.
- [Run MiniMax H3 Image locally](https://h3image.online/run-locally/): How to run MiniMax-H3-Image locally: 68.65 GB BF16 weights plus 66.7 GB text encoder, hf download commands, SGLang and vLLM-Omni serve commands, diffusers code.
- [MiniMax H3 Image license, in plain English](https://h3image.online/license/): Plain-English summary of the MiniMax-H3-Image Community License: excluded territories (US, EU, UK, Korea), $1M revenue and hosted-service authorization, output rules.
- [MiniMax H3 Image prompt guide](https://h3image.online/prompts/): Prompt guide for MiniMax-H3-Image from official docs: detailed English captions, prompt enhancement and revised_prompt, no negative prompts, multi-reference edits.
- [MiniMax H3 Image vs Highspeed, MiniMax-H3 and Qwen-Image 2.1](https://h3image.online/vs/): Compare MiniMax-H3-Image Standard and Highspeed API models (same parameters, different token prices) and how H3-Image relates to the MiniMax-H3 video model.
- [MiniMax H3 Image examples](https://h3image.online/examples/): Real MiniMax-H3-Image outputs shared on launch day: 3D creatures, game key art, portraits, 13-reference edits, a side-by-side vs GPT Image 2.5. Embedded from X, credited.
- [MiniMax H3 Image vs Seedream 5.5](https://h3image.online/vs/seedream-5-5/): MiniMax-H3-Image vs ByteDance Seedream 5.5, both released Nov 9–10, 2026: open weights vs closed, 16 MP vs RGBA output, 16 references vs 100-round edits, API prices. Seedance 5.5 explained.
- [MiniMax H3 Image vs "Seedance 5.5"](https://h3image.online/vs/seedance-5-5/): Is there a Seedance 5.5? ByteDance's Seedance is its video line (latest: Seedance 2.5, July 2026). The image model released Nov 9, 2026 is Seedream 5.5. Which one to compare with MiniMax H3 Image.
- [MiniMax H3 Image vs GPT Image 2.5](https://h3image.online/vs/gpt-image-2-5/): MiniMax-H3-Image vs OpenAI GPT Image 2.5: real same-prompt comparisons from X grouped by test type, plus sourced specs, per-image prices, speed and leaderboard status. GPT Image 2.6 noted.
- [MiniMax H3 Image prompt library](https://h3image.online/prompts/library/): Image-first gallery of real MiniMax-H3-Image prompts. Pictures on the cards were generated by us from the published wording, credited to the original author.
- [Flemish oil portrait of a hero in red spandex](https://h3image.online/prompts/flemish-hero-portrait/): Flemish oil portrait of a hero in red spandex. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @ToshiArte, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [16:9 series-cover layout template](https://h3image.online/prompts/series-cover-template-16-9/): 16:9 series-cover layout template. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @Sisyphusii, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Young woman in a gown beside a dragon](https://h3image.online/prompts/dragon-and-the-gown/): Young woman in a gown beside a dragon. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @dreamydigiarts, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Private study of a Ming-era marquis heir](https://h3image.online/prompts/houfu-heir-study/): Private study of a Ming-era marquis heir. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @eternityspring, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Jakarta coffee stall after rain, at dusk](https://h3image.online/prompts/jakarta-coffee-stall/): Jakarta coffee stall after rain, at dusk. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @naufaldi, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Cinematic fashion portrait with orange sunglasses](https://h3image.online/prompts/fashion-portrait-orange-sunglasses/): Cinematic fashion portrait with orange sunglasses. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @nicknickai, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Hand-drawn 2D animation keyframe (needs reference)](https://h3image.online/prompts/2d-animation-keyframe-from-reference/): Hand-drawn 2D animation keyframe (needs reference). A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @smardio, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Original character for a 2D romantic film](https://h3image.online/prompts/2d-romantic-film-character/): Original character for a 2D romantic film. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @john_my07, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Child's handwritten letter to Santa Claus](https://h3image.online/prompts/letter-to-santa/): Child's handwritten letter to Santa Claus. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @wolfqing1, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Wider street view of a small shop (needs reference)](https://h3image.online/prompts/widened-shop-street-photo/): Wider street view of a small shop (needs reference). A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @fxmqs, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Parametric comic-style illustration template](https://h3image.online/prompts/comic-illustration-template/): Parametric comic-style illustration template. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @aimikoda, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Place a subject in another world's control station](https://h3image.online/prompts/place-subject-in-world/): Place a subject in another world's control station. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @ai_artworkgen, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Ferris-wheel edit 01: change all of the clothes](https://h3image.online/prompts/ferris-wheel-change-clothes/): Ferris-wheel edit 01: change all of the clothes. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @yu_ichi_suzuki, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Ferris-wheel edit 02: a large back-arch stretch](https://h3image.online/prompts/ferris-wheel-back-arch/): Ferris-wheel edit 02: a large back-arch stretch. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @yu_ichi_suzuki, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Ferris-wheel edit 03: pink twintails](https://h3image.online/prompts/ferris-wheel-pink-twintails/): Ferris-wheel edit 03: pink twintails. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @yu_ichi_suzuki, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Ferris-wheel edit 04: morning sea outside the window](https://h3image.online/prompts/ferris-wheel-morning-sea/): Ferris-wheel edit 04: morning sea outside the window. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @yu_ichi_suzuki, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Ferris-wheel edit 05: sunset light](https://h3image.online/prompts/ferris-wheel-sunset-light/): Ferris-wheel edit 05: sunset light. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @yu_ichi_suzuki, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Ferris-wheel edit 06: arms folded, leaning back](https://h3image.online/prompts/ferris-wheel-arms-folded/): Ferris-wheel edit 06: arms folded, leaning back. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @yu_ichi_suzuki, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Ferris-wheel edit 07: a big laugh](https://h3image.online/prompts/ferris-wheel-big-laugh/): Ferris-wheel edit 07: a big laugh. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @yu_ichi_suzuki, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Ferris-wheel edit 08: add a kitten and glasses](https://h3image.online/prompts/ferris-wheel-kitten-glasses/): Ferris-wheel edit 08: add a kitten and glasses. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @yu_ichi_suzuki, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Ferris-wheel edit 09: lower the raised knee](https://h3image.online/prompts/ferris-wheel-lower-knee/): Ferris-wheel edit 09: lower the raised knee. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @yu_ichi_suzuki, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Ferris-wheel edit 10: a side-view composition](https://h3image.online/prompts/ferris-wheel-side-view/): Ferris-wheel edit 10: a side-view composition. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @yu_ichi_suzuki, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Ferris-wheel edit 11: remove the person](https://h3image.online/prompts/ferris-wheel-remove-person/): Ferris-wheel edit 11: remove the person. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @yu_ichi_suzuki, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Ferris-wheel edit 12: turn it into line art](https://h3image.online/prompts/ferris-wheel-line-art/): Ferris-wheel edit 12: turn it into line art. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @yu_ichi_suzuki, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Ferris-wheel edit 13: increase detail](https://h3image.online/prompts/ferris-wheel-refine-detail/): Ferris-wheel edit 13: increase detail. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @yu_ichi_suzuki, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Parametric Japanese manga-page template](https://h3image.online/prompts/manga-page-template/): Parametric Japanese manga-page template. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @aimikoda, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Product placed in a scene (needs references)](https://h3image.online/prompts/product-in-scene-from-references/): Product placed in a scene (needs references). A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @XunDavid80270, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Same Chinese study, front view](https://h3image.online/prompts/study-front-view/): Same Chinese study, front view. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @eternityspring, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Same Chinese study, back view](https://h3image.online/prompts/study-back-view/): Same Chinese study, back view. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @eternityspring, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Same Chinese study, left view](https://h3image.online/prompts/study-left-view/): Same Chinese study, left view. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @eternityspring, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Same Chinese study, right view](https://h3image.online/prompts/study-right-view/): Same Chinese study, right view. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @eternityspring, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Same Chinese study, top-down view](https://h3image.online/prompts/study-top-view/): Same Chinese study, top-down view. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @eternityspring, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Raw iPhone close-up selfie](https://h3image.online/prompts/iphone-closeup-selfie/): Raw iPhone close-up selfie. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @kaanakz, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [3D animated feature-film still](https://h3image.online/prompts/3d-animated-film-still/): 3D animated feature-film still. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @ProperPrompter, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [AAA third-person battlefield game screenshot](https://h3image.online/prompts/aaa-game-battlefield-screenshot/): AAA third-person battlefield game screenshot. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @nonameoasis, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Studio cosplay photo (needs reference)](https://h3image.online/prompts/cosplay-photo-from-reference/): Studio cosplay photo (needs reference). A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @Sin_Yiyao, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Cyborg rider in a cyberpunk city](https://h3image.online/prompts/cyborg-rider-cyberpunk/): Cyborg rider in a cyberpunk city. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @dreamydigiarts, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Join a split sandwich back into a whole](https://h3image.online/prompts/join-split-sandwich/): Join a split sandwich back into a whole. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @amrstech, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Vertical ad poster: mundane vs the impossible, 01](https://h3image.online/prompts/vertical-ad-poster-01/): Vertical ad poster: mundane vs the impossible, 01. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @nonameoasis, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Vertical ad poster: mundane vs the impossible, 02](https://h3image.online/prompts/vertical-ad-poster-02/): Vertical ad poster: mundane vs the impossible, 02. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @nonameoasis, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Vertical ad poster: mundane vs the impossible, 03](https://h3image.online/prompts/vertical-ad-poster-03/): Vertical ad poster: mundane vs the impossible, 03. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @nonameoasis, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Stylized 2D illustration of a retro hacker](https://h3image.online/prompts/retro-hacker-illustration/): Stylized 2D illustration of a retro hacker. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @0xbisc, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [2D illustration of a young psychic](https://h3image.online/prompts/psychic-character-illustration/): 2D illustration of a young psychic. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @0xbisc, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [On-shelf mockup of two milk-white snack cartons](https://h3image.online/prompts/alpine-snack-milk-cartons/): On-shelf mockup of two milk-white snack cartons. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @maxescu, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Child's handwritten letter to God](https://h3image.online/prompts/letter-to-god/): Child's handwritten letter to God. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @umesh_ai, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Believable smartphone selfie template](https://h3image.online/prompts/smartphone-selfie-template/): Believable smartphone selfie template. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @dreamydigiarts, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Macro product photo of an engraved banknote](https://h3image.online/prompts/engraved-banknote-macro/): Macro product photo of an engraved banknote. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @plasm0, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [1890s American letterpress broadside poster](https://h3image.online/prompts/1890s-letterpress-broadside/): 1890s American letterpress broadside poster. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @plasm0, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Museum-quality Tesla history timeline](https://h3image.online/prompts/tesla-history-timeline/): Museum-quality Tesla history timeline. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @plasm0, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [AAA survival-action key art from references](https://h3image.online/prompts/survival-action-key-art/): AAA survival-action key art from references. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @ZentrixHQ, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Overhead farm-to-table feast (official short prompt)](https://h3image.online/prompts/farm-to-table-feast-short/): Overhead farm-to-table feast (official short prompt). A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from an official MiniMax example, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Overhead farm-to-table feast (official enhanced prompt)](https://h3image.online/prompts/farm-to-table-feast-enhanced/): Overhead farm-to-table feast (official enhanced prompt). A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from an official MiniMax example, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Podcast hosts fist-bump, headphones off](https://h3image.online/prompts/podcast-hosts-fist-bump/): Podcast hosts fist-bump, headphones off. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from an official MiniMax example, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Structured podcast-studio edit prompt](https://h3image.online/prompts/podcast-studio-edit-structured/): Structured podcast-studio edit prompt. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from an official MiniMax example, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Orange cat on a windowsill in afternoon light](https://h3image.online/prompts/orange-cat-on-a-windowsill/): Orange cat on a windowsill in afternoon light. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from an official MiniMax example, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Replace the cat with a Shiba Inu](https://h3image.online/prompts/replace-cat-with-shiba/): Replace the cat with a Shiba Inu. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from an official MiniMax example, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Potter at a sunlit workshop wheel](https://h3image.online/prompts/potter-at-the-wheel/): Potter at a sunlit workshop wheel. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from an official MiniMax example, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Clean quarterly sales dashboard](https://h3image.online/prompts/quarterly-sales-dashboard/): Clean quarterly sales dashboard. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from an official MiniMax example, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Turn the red cup blue, keep the lemon](https://h3image.online/prompts/turn-the-cup-blue/): Turn the red cup blue, keep the lemon. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from an official MiniMax example, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Beige coat as a fashion poster](https://h3image.online/prompts/coat-fashion-poster/): Beige coat as a fashion poster. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from an official MiniMax example, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [3D Chinese xianxia animation still](https://h3image.online/prompts/xianxia-animation-still/): 3D Chinese xianxia animation still. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @nonameoasis, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Exploded-view diagram of a Technics SL-1200 MK2](https://h3image.online/prompts/technics-turntable-exploded-view/): Exploded-view diagram of a Technics SL-1200 MK2. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @plasm0, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Candid photo of characters from references](https://h3image.online/prompts/candid-photo-of-reference-characters/): Candid photo of characters from references. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @ProperPrompter, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [3×3 grid of the same elderly fisherman](https://h3image.online/prompts/fisherman-nine-panel-grid/): 3×3 grid of the same elderly fisherman. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @plasm0, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Overhead photograph of a professional agreement](https://h3image.online/prompts/professional-agreement-document/): Overhead photograph of a professional agreement. A MiniMax-H3-Image prompt quoted from @umesh_ai, with our own generated result where a text-to-image run was possible.
- [Photorealistic photography](https://h3image.online/prompts/official-photo/): Three photorealistic photographs: a woman hanging sheets on a rooftop at dusk, a profile of a curly-haired man, flamingos in shallow water. Official MiniMax showcase image, labeled as official. Not generated by h3image.online.
- [Surreal editorial photography](https://h3image.online/prompts/official-surreal/): Surreal editorial photographs: a barber trimming a cloud, a person slicing the moon, a model stepping out of a giant pear. Official MiniMax showcase image, labeled as official. Not generated by h3image.online.
- [Environment concepts](https://h3image.online/prompts/official-scene/): Four environment concepts including an ancient forest theater, a dragon rider on red cliffs, an abandoned station and frozen shipwrecks. Official MiniMax showcase image, labeled as official. Not generated by h3image.online.
- [Characters, creatures and props](https://h3image.online/prompts/official-char/): Characters, creatures and props: a soldier in a worn helmet, a red-finned creature, an astronaut helmet on Mars, a three-view character sheet. Official MiniMax showcase image, labeled as official. Not generated by h3image.online.
- [Painting and illustration styles](https://h3image.online/prompts/official-art/): Painting styles: mandarin ducks in oil, a Jiangnan garden in watercolor, a tarot card with a rabbit, a gongbi pelican. Official MiniMax showcase image, labeled as official. Not generated by h3image.online.
- [Text rendering with reasoning](https://h3image.online/prompts/official-text/): Two logic puzzle boards in Chinese and English, solved on the board. Official MiniMax showcase image, labeled as official. Not generated by h3image.online.
- [Edit, one reference: render to film still](https://h3image.online/prompts/official-edit-render/): An untextured 3D render of a lunar base turned into a photorealistic film still. Official MiniMax showcase image, labeled as official. Not generated by h3image.online.
- [Edit, one reference: map to game view](https://h3image.online/prompts/official-edit-map/): A game map turned into a first-person 3D game view with the map as a minimap. Official MiniMax showcase image, labeled as official. Not generated by h3image.online.
- [Image editing with ten references](https://h3image.online/prompts/official-edit-multi/): Ten reference images (an empty room and nine furniture pieces) composed into one furnished living room. Official MiniMax showcase image, labeled as official. Not generated by h3image.online.
- [MiniMax H3 Image 中文指南](https://h3image.online/zh-CN/): MiniMax-H3-Image 中文介绍：33.1B 开放权重图像模型，6 步生成约 1600 万像素，支持 16 张参考图编辑。API 价格、ComfyUI 显存、本地部署与许可证限制。
- [MiniMax H3 Image generator](https://h3image.online/generate/): Generate images with MiniMax-H3-Image online through the official API. 1K to 4K, up to 4 reference images. New accounts get 10 free Standard 1K images.
- [Terms of Service](https://h3image.online/terms/): Terms for the h3image.online generator.
- [Privacy Policy](https://h3image.online/privacy/): What the h3image.online generator collects and why.
- [Refund Policy](https://h3image.online/refund/): Credit packs on h3image.online are non-refundable. Failed generations return their credits to your balance automatically.

## Primary sources
- https://huggingface.co/MiniMaxAI/MiniMax-H3-Image
- https://huggingface.co/MiniMaxAI/MiniMax-H3-Image/blob/main/LICENSE
- https://platform.minimax.io/docs/guides/image-generation
- https://platform.minimax.io/docs/pricing/overview
- https://docs.comfy.org/tutorials/image/minimax/minimax-h3-image