MiniMax M3
MiniMax M3 is a MiniMax model available in Quad Chat, with up to 512K tokens of context, image input, tool calling and step-by-step reasoning.
MiniMax M3 at a glance
| Lab | MiniMax |
|---|---|
| Available on | Free plan |
| Context window | 512K tokens |
| Max output | 512K tokens |
| Image input | Yes |
| Tool calling | Yes |
| Reasoning | Yes |
| Privacy lane | Private (Zero Data Retention) |
How to use MiniMax M3 in Quad Chat
- Create a free account or sign in.
- Open the model picker and choose MiniMax M3.
- Ask, attach files, or compare the answer with another model.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use MiniMax M3 for free?
Yes. MiniMax M3 is available on the Quad Chat Free plan, which needs no credit card and includes 100 monthly credits shared across every model. Larger requests use more credits, and paid plans from $8/month raise the allowance.
What is the context window of MiniMax M3?
MiniMax M3 accepts up to 512K tokens of context and can write up to 512K tokens in one reply, according to the model catalog Quad Chat routes through. Files, pasted text and earlier messages all count toward that window.
Does MiniMax M3 support images, tools and reasoning?
MiniMax M3 accepts images as input, so you can attach screenshots, photos and scanned pages. It supports tool calling. It can reason step by step before it answers. You can switch to another model in the same conversation at any time.
Is MiniMax M3 private in Quad Chat?
MiniMax M3 runs on the Quad Chat Private Lane, routed to providers under Zero Data Retention terms. Quad Chat does not train models on your conversations, encrypts chats in transit and at rest, and lets you export or delete them at any time.
How much does MiniMax M3 cost in Quad Chat?
Quad Chat plans have a flat monthly price and draw usage from shared credits, not a per-token bill. The model picker shows an estimate before you send. For reference, the provider's API list price is $0.30 per million input tokens and $1.20 per million output tokens.
Can I compare MiniMax M3 with other models?
Yes. Send one prompt to MiniMax M3 and one or two other models, such as MiniMax M2.7, MiniMax M2.5 and GPT-6.1 Sol, and compare the answers side by side in the same thread. You can also switch models mid-conversation without losing your files or context.
Related models
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- Claude Opus 5.5 — Anthropic, Ultra plan and up
- Kimi K3 — Moonshot AI, Free plan
- Muse Spark 1.3 — Meta, Free plan
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