Kapwing Partners with MiniMax to Power Advanced AI Video Models
With Kapwing’s MiniMax integration, you can create human-realistic clips, cinematic outputs, and tap into viral AI video trends.
We’re excited to announce a new partnership that brings the cutting-edge AI video models from Hailuo AI (MiniMax) to Kapwing’s AI Toolkit.
With this update, creators and teams can access the same technology powering some of the internet’s most viral AI video trends — directly inside their favorite all-in-one Video Editor.
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Next-Gen AI Video Creation
Hailuo AI (MiniMax) is a global leader in AI video generation, producing millions of videos every day, across 90+ countries.
Their models have powered everything from draw-to-video animations and cinematic special effects to iconic viral prompts like “When We Have a Baby” and “Animal Olympics.”
By integrating MiniMax into Kapwing, we’re bringing these advanced capabilities to creators who want powerful, trend-ready AI tools in a streamlined workflow.

MiniMax Models Now Available
Two of MiniMax’s flagship models are now live in Kapwing’s AI Video Generator:
- Minimax-hailuo-2: Create cinematic, hyper-realistic videos with smooth motion control and stunning visual fidelity.
- Minimax-music: Generate music-driven visuals with motion synced to rhythm, perfect for social promos, music videos, and creative experiments.
These models make it easier than ever to create videos that stand out in any feed, campaign, or pitch.
How It Works
You can now generate studio-grade videos with MiniMax models in just a few clicks:
- Open the “Video Clips” tab in the Kapwing AI Toolkit.
- Choose MiniMax Hailuo-2 as your model.
- Enter a text or image prompt and watch your video come to life.
- Refine your clip with Kapwing’s full creative suite — add subtitles, brand elements, voice over, and more.
Thanks to the new integration, now you can complete your full video editing workflow in one place — no downloads, no switching tools, just seamless creation from prompt to publish.

Why This Matters
Creators and brands need tools that keep up with the speed of social trends, campaigns, and client demands.
MiniMax’s models bring:
- Scale & Reach: Millions of generations daily, used by creators worldwide.
- Trend-Setting Tech: The engine behind viral AI styles and effects.
- Creative Control: From realistic character animation to cinematic scene generation, across both Text to Video and Image to Video.
Combined with Kapwing’s powerful editing tools, you can go from concept to polished, on-brand video faster than ever.
What’s Next
MiniMax joins Kapwing’s growing roster of AI integrations, giving creators even more ways to generate unique, professional-quality videos.
This is just the beginning — we’re continuing to expand our AI tools so creators, marketers, and teams can stay ahead of what’s next in video.
Ready to try it? Head over to Kapwing’s AI Video Generator and start creating with MiniMax today.