Video model by MiniMax · Coming soon
Hailuo 02 on CraftyPeak
Hailuo 02 is MiniMax's video model built on its NCR architecture, known for extreme physics and strong instruction following, from text or an image.
Hailuo 02 introduced MiniMax's NCR architecture, which MiniMax says is 2.5 times more efficient.
MiniMax reported it at number two on the Artificial Analysis video arena at launch, for physics-heavy and instruction-led shots.
Premium platform. Cheaper pricing.
What Hailuo 02 does on CraftyPeak AI
- Extreme physics: Acrobatics, collisions and fluids with believable motion.
- Instruction following: Sticks closely to detailed prompts.
- Text or image: Start from a prompt or a still.
- Efficient architecture: NCR design for faster, cheaper generation.
Hailuo 02 specifications
As announced by MiniMax.
- Inputs: Text to video, image to video
- Resolutions: 512p, 768p (6 or 10 s), 1080p (6 s)
- Released: June 2025
Hailuo 02, the CraftyPeak way
- One credit wallet for every model: Switch between video and image models without another subscription. Pay per second or per image, only for what you render.
- Templates you can remix: Start from a public template with its prompt and references ready, then make it yours.
- Characters that stay consistent: Build a character once in Character studio and reuse the same face and look across images and videos.
- Brand Studio for product ads: Turn a product and a brief into UGC-style ads and product shots in one workspace.
- Reels Studio and video editor: Plan reels, then trim, arrange and finish your clips in the CraftyPeak multi-track editor.
- PeakShelf library: Every generation lands in your PeakShelf library, ready to download, remix or reuse as a reference.
CraftyPeak passes provider savings straight to you, so every model is priced to undercut big platforms like Higgsfield and Runway.
Made for
- Action and stunts
- Physics-heavy shots
- Sports video
- Product demos
Prompt tips
- Describe the physical action precisely.
- Use image to video for a fixed look.
- Keep shots short and focused.
An alternative to Higgsfield, Runway, OpenArt, HeyGen
Looking for a Higgsfield, Runway, OpenArt or HeyGen alternative? CraftyPeak AI gives you one credit wallet for every video and image model, and Hailuo 02 joins the line-up as soon as it is available.
Higgsfield alternative · Runway alternative · OpenArt alternative · HeyGen alternative · Krea alternative · Freepik alternative · fal.ai alternative · Pollo AI alternative · Pika alternative · Hailuo alternative · Kling AI alternative · Leonardo AI alternative
Also known as
MiniMax Hailuo 02, Hailuo 2, MiniMax-Hailuo-02
Frequently asked questions
Is CraftyPeak AI an alternative to Higgsfield, Runway, OpenArt and HeyGen?
Yes. CraftyPeak AI runs video and image models in one credit wallet with pay-per-use pricing. Hailuo 02 is coming; the models linked on this page are available today.
What is Hailuo 02 known for?
Physics-heavy motion and close instruction following.
When will Hailuo 02 be on CraftyPeak AI?
It is on the way. This page switches to live prices and a Generate button as soon as Hailuo 02 is in the prompt bar.