> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.varg.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Minimax

> Versatile video generation with good motion quality at moderate cost

## Overview

Minimax is an alternative video generation model offering solid quality at a moderate price point. It supports both text-to-video and image-to-video generation.

| Model ID  | Credits | \~Cost |
| --------- | ------- | ------ |
| `minimax` | 80      | \$0.80 |

## Quick start

<CodeGroup>
  ```typescript SDK theme={null}
  import { createVarg } from "vargai/ai"

  const varg = createVarg({ apiKey: process.env.VARG_API_KEY! })

  const result = await varg.videoModel("minimax").generate({
    prompt: "a butterfly landing on a flower, macro shot, soft focus background",
    duration: 5,
    aspectRatio: "16:9",
  })

  console.log(result.video.url)
  ```

  ```bash cURL theme={null}
  curl -X POST https://api.varg.ai/v1/video \
    -H "Authorization: Bearer $VARG_API_KEY" \
    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
    -d '{
      "model": "minimax",
      "prompt": "a butterfly landing on a flower, macro shot, soft focus background",
      "duration": 5,
      "aspect_ratio": "16:9"
    }'
  ```
</CodeGroup>

## Parameters

<ResponseField name="prompt" type="string" required>
  Text description of the video to generate.
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="duration" type="number" default="5">
  Video duration in seconds. Typical range: 5-10 seconds.
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="aspect_ratio" type="string" default="16:9">
  Output aspect ratio.
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="files" type="array">
  Array of `{ url: string }` objects for image-to-video.
</ResponseField>

## Pricing

| Model     | Credits | USD    |
| --------- | ------- | ------ |
| `minimax` | 80      | \$0.80 |

## Tips

* **Good middle ground** between quality and cost — cheaper than Kling V3 but higher quality than LTX.
* **Works well for nature and product shots** where smooth, gentle motion is needed.

## Related models

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Wan 2.5" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" href="/models/video/wan-2">
    Similar price. Better for character animation.
  </Card>

  <Card title="LTX" icon="bolt" href="/models/video/ltx">
    Cheapest option at 50 credits. Fastest generation.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>