Two very different models
Image-01 is built for cheap, everyday images; H3 is MiniMax's newer multimodal model with multi-reference editing. Draft on Image-01 and switch to H3 when you need the same character across scenes.
MiniMax · H3 and Image-01
MiniMax H3 & Image-01 — character-consistent images from 1.05 credits
MiniMax makes H3, a multimodal model that generates and edits images, and Image-01, its first text-to-image model. On Kenerate, MiniMax H3 Image costs 6 credits with up to 9 references; Image-01 is one of the cheapest models here at 1.05.
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Quick answer
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MiniMax makes two image models on Kenerate. Image-01 (announced 28 February 2025) was its first text-to-image model, aimed at photoreal people and low cost; it is 1.05 credits here, one of the cheapest models on Kenerate. MiniMax H3 (31 July 2026) is a multimodal model for images and video; MiniMax H3 Image costs 6 credits (18 at 2K) and edits with up to 9 reference images — useful for keeping a character consistent.
- Maker
- MiniMax
- H3
- 31 Jul 2026
- Cheapest
- Image-01 · 1.05 credits
- References
- Up to 9 (H3)
About the model
What is MiniMax Image?
Facts from the maker's own announcement and repository, linked below.
| Maker | MiniMax |
|---|---|
| Image-01 | 28 February 2025 — MiniMax's first text-to-image model; photoreal people and objects |
| MiniMax H3 | 31 July 2026 — a general-purpose multimodal model for images and video |
| On Kenerate | MiniMax H3 Image (6 · 18 at 2K; edits 9+, up to 9 references) and Image-01 (1.05, 1 reference) |
Gallery
MiniMax Image examples
Real outputs made on Kenerate. Open any image to copy its prompt and run it yourself.
Same prompt
MiniMax H3 vs Image-01
The same portrait prompt on both MiniMax models.
MiniMax H3 Image6 credits 
MiniMax Image-011.05 credits
Portrait of a young woman with freckles and a green knitted scarf in autumn light, 85mm
Models
MiniMax Image on Kenerate
Every version in the generator, and what each is good at.
From our tests
Strengths and limits
- Kept the same face when we placed a portrait into a new café scene.
- Image-01 at 1.05 credits is one of the cheapest ways to make everyday images.
- Up to 9 references on H3 for consistent characters.
- Pick Seedream 5.0 Pro or GPT Image 2 for the most polished finals.
- 2K on H3 costs 18 credits.
This model runs through its provider with its own content rules. For adult art, use open models on the uncensored AI image generator (18+).
How to
How to use MiniMax Image on Kenerate
Step 1: Open MiniMax
Pick MiniMax H3 Image or Image-01 in /app/image. Any credit pack unlocks them.Step 2: Add your character
Upload up to 9 images of the same person or character to H3.Step 3: Refer to pictures by number
“The woman from Picture 1 as a barista…”Step 4: Download
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In depth
MiniMax Image, in depth
Background, how to prompt it, and when to pick something else.
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FAQ
MiniMax Image questions
4 questions
01What is MiniMax Image-01?
MiniMax's first text-to-image model, announced on 28 February 2025. On Kenerate it costs 1.05 credits — one of the cheapest models here.
02What is MiniMax H3?
A general-purpose multimodal model from MiniMax (July 2026) for images and video. MiniMax H3 Image on Kenerate costs 6 credits and takes up to 9 references.
03Can MiniMax keep a character consistent?
Yes — upload reference images to MiniMax H3 Image and refer to them by number, like the barista example.
04Which MiniMax model should I pick?
Image-01 for low-cost photoreal images at 1.05 credits; H3 Image when you need reference images or 2K output (6 credits, 18 at 2K).
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We run these models in the Kenerate generator. Model facts come from the makers' own pages; specs and limits were checked against our code; the examples are our own outputs. Last updated 27 September 2026. Corrections: hello@kenerateai.com.
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