MiniMax: Minimax Image-01 Live API
MiniMax Image-01-Live is a groundbreaking text-to-image model that specializes in "Cinematic Fidelity" and "Human-Centric Realism." Building on the success of the Hailuo Video-01 series, this model applies the same motion-derived understanding of light and shadow to static imagery. It features a unique Subject Reference (S-Ref) system, allowing users to upload a single face photo to maintain 99% character consistency across multiple generated scenes. In 2026, it is favored by digital marketers and professional photographers for its ability to handle complex materials (like silk, wet skin, or frosted glass) with photorealistic precision at a significantly lower inference cost than its Western competitors.
- Input: text, image
- Output: image
- File input: Supported
- Released: 2025-05-28
- Knowledge cutoff: 2026-01-31
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the knowledge cutoff of Minimax Image-01 Live?
The knowledge cutoff of Minimax Image-01 Live is 2026-01-31.