How to Use MiniMax H3 in ChatGPT
Seedance 2 team · Updated
ChatGPT cannot render video on its own. Connect the Seedance 2 MCP server (https://www.seedance2.net/mcp) and ChatGPT can generate MiniMax H3 clips: MiniMax's video model, with sound in every clip and 2K output. Clips run 4 to 15 seconds at up to 2k, from 8 credits.
Add MiniMax H3 to ChatGPT
- In ChatGPT, create a connector named Seedance 2 with the URL https://www.seedance2.net/mcp. Where the menu sits depends on your plan; screens for each are on https://www.seedance2.net/plugin.
- Sign in with your Seedance 2 account and approve the connection. New accounts get free credits, no card needed.
- In a new chat, turn the Seedance 2 connector on.
Example prompts
- Use MiniMax H3 to make a 6-second 2K clip: a glass of sparkling water, bubbles rising, macro lens, crisp fizz sound.
- MiniMax H3, 9:16: a skateboarder ollies down a stair set, slow motion on the landing.
- MiniMax H3 reference to video: the mascot from these images waves from a shop window, 6 seconds.
MiniMax H3 pricing in ChatGPT
MiniMax H3 is paid with Seedance 2 credits, not by ChatGPT. Dollar figures run from the cheapest to the dearest plan rate. Full tables: https://www.seedance2.net/pricing.md.
| Clip | Credits | Dollars |
|---|---|---|
| 6 s, 768p | 12 | $0.28–$1.17 |
| 6 s, 2k | 20 | $0.47–$1.95 |
Limits that affect your shot plan
Modes: text-to-video, image-to-video, reference-to-video. Length: 4 to 15 seconds. Resolutions: 768p, 2k. Sound is generated with every clip. References: up to 9 images, 3 videos, 3 audio files (12 in total).
Video generation is asynchronous: the assistant starts the clip, then checks on it until it is done, usually one to several minutes. Failed generations are refunded automatically.
When to choose another model
For clips up to 30 seconds, or for up to 30 images, 10 videos, 10 audio files (50 in total), use Seedance 2.5.
Questions
- How do I use MiniMax H3 in ChatGPT?
- Connect the Seedance 2 MCP server (https://www.seedance2.net/mcp) to ChatGPT, sign in with your Seedance 2 account, and ask for a video with MiniMax H3 named in the request.
- Is there a MiniMax H3 MCP server?
- Seedance 2's MCP server at https://www.seedance2.net/mcp runs MiniMax H3 along with Seedance 2.5 and other video and image models, on one credit balance. You do not need a MiniMax API key.
- How much does a 6-second MiniMax H3 video cost?
- 12 credits at 768p ($0.28–$1.17 depending on the plan); higher resolutions cost more.
- Do I need a paid ChatGPT plan?
- You need a ChatGPT plan that lets you add a custom connector. Generations are paid with Seedance 2 credits, not by ChatGPT.