MiniMax M3
StandardMiniMax's multimodal foundation model for long-horizon agentic work.
1M-token context with text, image, and video input plus configurable reasoning. Strong at coding, multi-step analysis, tool-using agents, and production workflows where a capable model needs to stay inexpensive at large context sizes.
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MiniMax M3 is somewhat expensive at $0.30/M tokens input and $1.20/M tokens output. Cached input reads are priced at $0.06/M tokens, making repeated context cheaper. The model supports vision/image input, extended reasoning, a 524K context window.
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When was MiniMax M3 released?
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MiniMax M3 was released on May 31, 2026.
Who created MiniMax M3?
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MiniMax M3 was created by MiniMax.
How much does MiniMax M3 cost?
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MiniMax M3 costs $0.30/M input tokens and $1.20/M output tokens.
What is MiniMax M3 API pricing?
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The MiniMax M3 API is priced at $0.30 per million input tokens and $1.20 per million output tokens. You can access MiniMax M3 through idapt.app alongside 200+ other AI models in one workspace.
Is MiniMax M3 a reasoning model?
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Yes, MiniMax M3 is a reasoning model. It can think step-by-step through complex problems before providing an answer, often yielding better results on difficult tasks like math, coding, and multi-step logic.
Does MiniMax M3 support image or vision input?
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Yes, MiniMax M3 supports vision/image input. You can share images in your conversation and the model will analyze and respond based on their content.
Does MiniMax M3 support audio?
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No, MiniMax M3 does not support audio input.
What is the context window of MiniMax M3?
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MiniMax M3 has a context window of 524K tokens, meaning it can process approximately 393,216 words of context at once.
Is MiniMax M3 open source?
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MiniMax M3 is a proprietary model developed by MiniMax. The model weights and training data are not publicly available.
What is MiniMax M3 good at?
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Based on benchmark data, MiniMax M3 excels at: visual analysis and image understanding. It is MiniMax's capable model suitable for a wide range of tasks.
Where can I use MiniMax M3?
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You can chat with MiniMax M3 on idapt.app — no separate API key required. idapt is an AI workspace with 200+ models, agents, computers, and tasks. You can also access MiniMax M3 through MiniMax's own API or platform.