Model + Tool

Hailuo 2.3 Image-to-Video Generator

What it is

A Hailuo image-to-video generator animates a still image into a short clip using MiniMax's Hailuo 2.3 model, particularly strong at facial expression and natural body motion from a single portrait input.

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Output specs

Resolution

720p / 1080p

Duration

5–6 seconds

Aspect ratios

16:9, 9:16, 1:1

Cost

From ~18 credits per 5s clip

Features

✓Best-in-class face animation
Hailuo 2.3 produces the most natural eye gaze, blink rate, and micro-expression from a single portrait.
✓Strong hand/limb motion
Notoriously hard for AI — Hailuo handles natural hand and arm motion better than most peers.
✓Hailuo 2.3 + Hailuo 2.3 Fast
Fast variant for iteration; standard for final delivery. Switch with one click.
✓Multi-language prompts
Direct motion in English or Chinese; useful for global teams.

Best for

→Selfie or headshot → talking moment
→Tribute / memorial video from a single old photo
→Character-driven brand content (mascots, spokespeople)
→Vertical short-form content where the face is the subject

Pro tips

1.Hailuo 2.3 is the default pick for any portrait → motion work. Pair with Mobbi's lip sync for talking-head video.

2.Sharp, well-lit source photos unlock noticeably better animation. Pre-process through the image enhancer first.

3.Avoid extreme angles — Hailuo prefers eye-level or slight three-quarter portraits.

4.For multi-portrait series content, use Mimic to lock the character before generating each clip.

FAQ

Does Hailuo handle hands well?+

Generally yes — Hailuo 2.3 is one of the most reliable models for natural hand motion in animations from portraits.

Best workflow for talking head video?+

Animate the portrait with Hailuo 2.3 → run Mobbi lip sync with your audio → optional video upscaler for 4K output.

Related on Mobbi

Hailuo Text-to-Video →Kling Image-to-Video →Sora 2 Image-to-Video →Face Swap →

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