Hailuo 3 API

Name: Hailuo 3 API - Example AI Video
Uploaded: 2026-07-29
Description: Sample video generated with the Hailuo 3 API on VideoGenAPI

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Hailuo 3

by Black Forest Labs

Hailuo 3.0 is an advanced AI video generation model built for creating cinematic videos from text and image prompts, offering native 4K output, smooth 60fps motion, precise camera controls, character consistency, localized motion editing, and synchronized audio for filmmaking, advertising, storytelling, and high-quality social content.

1080p • 5-15s • ~88s processing

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What is the Hailuo 3 API?

The Hailuo 3 API is a REST interface that lets developers generate AI videos programmatically using Black Forest Labs's Hailuo 3 model. It supports text-to-video, image-to-video through a single POST endpoint. VideoGenAPI handles authentication, billing, and provider infrastructure - you only need one API key to start building with the Hailuo 3 API.

Black Forest Labs

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REST

API Protocol

~88s

Avg. Generation

How to Use the Hailuo 3 API

Integrate the Hailuo 3 API in your app in under 5 minutes with these four steps.

1

Create your VideoGenAPI account

Sign up free at VideoGenAPI.com and generate your API key from the dashboard. No Black Forest Labs account needed.
2

Send a request to the Hailuo 3 API

POST to https://videogenapi.com/api/v1/generate with your API key, model "hailuo-3", and a text prompt describing your video.
3

Poll for completion

Use the returned generation_id to check status via GET /api/v1/status/{id} or configure webhooks for automatic notifications.
4

Download your video

Once status is "completed", retrieve the video URL from the response and embed it in your app, website, or workflow.

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Documentation

About Hailuo 3

info Overview

Hailuo 3 is Black Forest Labs's AI video generation model, accessible through the Hailuo 3 API on VideoGenAPI. Hailuo 3.0 is an advanced AI video generation model built for creating cinematic videos from text and image prompts, offering native 4K output, smooth 60fps motion, precise camera controls, character consistency, localized motion editing, and synchronized audio for filmmaking, advertising, storytelling, and high-quality social content. The Hailuo 3 API supports 1080p output with 5–15 seconds clips, average processing in ~88 seconds. Integrate with a single REST endpoint - no separate Black Forest Labs account required.

stars Key Strengths

check_circle Text-to-video generation from natural language prompts
check_circle Image-to-video animation for still assets
check_circle Up to 1080p output resolution

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Text to Video
Image to Video

settings Specifications

Max Resolution: 1080p
Duration Range: 5-15s
Avg. Processing: ~88s

workspace_premium Why Hailuo 3 via VideoGenAPI?

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Unified API: Access Hailuo 3 alongside 12+ models with one API key - no separate Black Forest Labs setup.
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Pay-per-use: Included in your balance with transparent per-generation billing.
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Production-ready: REST endpoints, status polling, webhooks, and comprehensive docs for fast integration.

Use Cases

What You Can Build with Hailuo 3

1

Product demos

Turn feature descriptions into short explainer clips for landing pages and onboarding.

2

Social content

Generate vertical or horizontal clips for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts at scale.

3

Creative prototyping

Test visual concepts before committing to full production budgets.

API Reference

Hailuo 3 API Documentation

Quick start guide to integrate Hailuo 3 in your application

code Endpoint

POST https://videogenapi.com/api/v1/generate

send Request Example

{
  "model": "hailuo-3",
  "prompt": "A cinematic drone shot gliding over misty mountains at golden hour, smooth camera motion",
  "duration": 10,
  "resolution": "480p"
}

download Response Example

{
  "success": true,
  "generation_id": "gen_abc123xyz",
  "status": "in_progress",
  "estimated_time": 88}

integration_instructions Code Examples

const response = await fetch('https://videogenapi.com/api/v1/generate', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    model: 'hailuo-3',
    prompt: 'A cinematic drone shot gliding over misty mountains at golden hour, smooth camera motion',
    duration: 10  })
});

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data.generation_id);

import requests

response = requests.post(
    'https://videogenapi.com/api/v1/generate',
    headers={
        'Content-Type': 'application/json',
        'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
    },
    json={
        'model': 'hailuo-3',
        'prompt': 'A cinematic drone shot gliding over misty mountains at golden hour, smooth camera motion',
        'duration': 10    }
)

data = response.json()
print(data['generation_id'])

$ch = curl_init('https://videogenapi.com/api/v1/generate');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POST, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER, [
    'Content-Type: application/json',
    'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
]);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS, json_encode([
    'model' => 'hailuo-3',
    'prompt' => 'A cinematic drone shot gliding over misty mountains at golden hour, smooth camera motion',
    'duration' => 10]));

$response = curl_exec($ch);
$data = json_decode($response, true);
echo $data['generation_id'];

curl -X POST https://videogenapi.com/api/v1/generate \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "model": "hailuo-3",
    "prompt": "A cinematic drone shot gliding over misty mountains at golden hour, smooth camera motion",
    "duration": 10  }'

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Hailuo 3 API Pricing

Transparent pay-per-use pricing for the Hailuo 3 API - no monthly minimums, no hidden fees.

Included

Available on your VideoGenAPI balance with pay-as-you-go billing

check_circle One API key for Hailuo 3 and 12+ models
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FAQ

Hailuo 3 API - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hailuo 3 API? expand_more

The Hailuo 3 API is a REST interface that lets you generate AI videos programmatically using Black Forest Labs's Hailuo 3 model. Access it through VideoGenAPI with a single API key - no separate provider account required.

How do I get a Hailuo 3 API key? expand_more

Sign up at VideoGenAPI.com, create an API key in your dashboard, and use it as a Bearer token in the Authorization header when calling POST /api/v1/generate with model "hailuo-3".

How much does the Hailuo 3 API cost? expand_more

The Hailuo 3 API is available on VideoGenAPI with pay-as-you-go pricing based on your account balance.

How long does the Hailuo 3 API take to generate a video? expand_more

The Hailuo 3 API averages ~88 seconds per generation, depending on duration, resolution (up to 1080p), and current queue load.

Does the Hailuo 3 API support text-to-video? expand_more

Yes. Send a text prompt to POST /api/v1/generate with model "hailuo-3" to generate videos from natural language descriptions.

Do I need a separate OpenAI or Google account? expand_more

No. VideoGenAPI provides unified access to the Hailuo 3 API and 12+ other video models with one API key and one billing dashboard.

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