❯ MiniMax releases H3-Image weights with native 4K output and up to 16 reference images

An open-weight image modelMiniMax released H3-Image and made its weights available on November 11. The H3-based still-image model can generate pictures from text or reference images and edit existing pictures. Developers can download the weights from Hugging Face or use the model through the MiniMax API, MiniMax Code or Hailuo AI.

4K and multiple referencesThe model generates square images at 4,096 by 4,096 pixels and can work with up to 16 reference images. MiniMax says a 4K image took under 10 seconds in its testing. The company attributes the speed to fewer sampling steps during generation and changes to training and deployment.

From preview to finished assetHigher resolution preserves more detail when an image is cropped or enlarged. Multiple references let a team supply examples for the subject, product and composition in the same request. MiniMax is offering half off standard pricing on hosted generation at 4K or above during launch week. Teams with existing production workflows can also use the downloaded weights to integrate generation and editing into their own tools.

▮ SIGNALWhen high-resolution output arrives quickly enough, teams can review composition and detail at the final size and spend less time moving between low-resolution previews and a separate upscaling step.