MiniMax Image-01 Live
Image-01 Live is a hosted model for generating an image from a prompt and a character reference. It appears in both the current catalogue and the image-to-image API schema.
Check the reference endpoint
Live is listed on the image-to-image endpoint, while the text-to-image endpoint lists image-01. The schema exposes URL or Base64 output; generated URLs expire after 24 hours.MiniMax reference image APIMiniMax text-to-image API
Avoid assuming that Live means animation
Practical guidance. This endpoint returns still images. If the required result is motion, evaluate a video model separately. Store the selected output in the application's own media workflow rather than treating a temporary result URL as a permanent asset.
Specifications & access
| Detail | Value and conditions |
|---|---|
| Access | API |
| Model identifiers | image-01-live |
| Reference input | The API accepts a portrait by public URL or Base64, in JPG, JPEG or PNG format, below 10 MB.MiniMax reference image API |
| Sizing distinction | The API's custom width and height fields are explicitly limited to image-01. Use the documented aspect ratios for Live.MiniMax reference image API |
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