# Understanding Credits Credits are how ImagineArt measures usage across Image, Video, and other tools. Every generation uses credits based on what you run and how you run it. ### What credits are (and what affects usage) Credits are deducted when you generate or edit content. Your cost depends on: * The **tool** (Image, Video, etc.) * The **model** you pick * The **settings** (duration, quality, outputs, etc.) * The **number of results** you generate (variants, reruns) {% hint style="info" %} The “estimated generations” shown on plan pages is a baseline estimate. Pro and premium models can cost more credits per generation. {% endhint %} ### Types of credits You can have up to three credit balances: * **Free credits** (daily) * **Subscription credits** (monthly allocation) * **Top-up credits** (one-time purchases) #### Free credits (daily) All free accounts (with no active subscription) receive **100 free credits per day**. Free credits are great for trying the platform. **Pro models** (labeled “Pro”) require an active subscription. If you upgraded and still can’t access Pro models, email . #### Subscription credits (monthly) Subscription credits refresh on a **monthly cycle**. Unused subscription credits **do not roll over**. Your renewal date depends on your purchase date. You can always check it in **Billing & Subscription**.
For a detailed explanation of monthly assignment (including quarterly and yearly plans), see [Credit Assignment and Usage Policy](/frequently-asked-questions/credit-assignment-and-usage-policy.md). #### Top-up credits (one-time) Top-up credits are additional credits you buy on top of your subscription. Top-ups **do not expire**. Top-ups are only available for purchase while you have an active subscription. If your subscription ends, you can still spend top-ups on features available to your current plan (for example, Free plan limitations still apply). ### Which credits get used first? To help you use expiring credits before non-expiring ones, ImagineArt consumes credits in this order: 1. **Free credits** 2. **Subscription credits** 3. **Top-up credits** ### How to check your credit balance 1. Click your **profile picture** (top-right). 2. Check **Subscription Credits Left**. 3. Open the credits modal for details and top-up options.
### Choosing the right plan (simple estimation) If you want a plan that fits your work, estimate credits like this: `monthly credits = (images per month × image cost) + (videos per month × video cost) + buffer` Add a **20–30% buffer** if you expect: * more iterations and variants * switching between models * higher-quality settings
Example estimate (images + videos) Assume you generate: * **30 images/day** using a model that costs **24 credits/image** * **10 videos/day** using a model that costs **210 credits/video** * You work **22 days/month** Images: * `30 × 22 = 660 images/month` * `660 × 24 = 15,840 credits/month` Videos: * `10 × 22 = 220 videos/month` * `220 × 210 = 46,200 credits/month` Total: * `15,840 + 46,200 = 62,040 credits/month` Then add your buffer (recommended).
### What happens if you run out of credits? You have three options: 1. **Wait for your next monthly refresh** (subscription credits). 2. **Buy a top-up** (if you have an active subscription). 3. **Upgrade your plan** (if you routinely run out). ### Buying top-ups (additional credits) In the app, top-ups may appear as **Tokens**. 1. Click **Buy Tokens** (top-right). 2. Select a bundle. 3. Complete payment.
### Credit costs by studio (always up to date) Credit usage depends on model and settings. Use these pages for the latest breakdown: {% content-ref url="/spaces/flkeYZ5KwlfB1arDC2M2/pages/xEou306OKU5g6zV6kjgP" %} [Image - Credit Consumption](/creative-suite/image-tools/image-credit-consumption.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/spaces/flkeYZ5KwlfB1arDC2M2/pages/PAzp6lRYMmh2BSgSRwAg" %} [Video - Credit Consumption](/creative-suite/video-tools/video-credit-consumption.md) {% endcontent-ref %} ### Usage Analytics Dashboard If you want to see a detailed breakdown of your credit usage, you can access the **Usage Analytics Dashboard** from your team settings. 1. Click on your profile picture in the top right. 2. Click on "Usage Analytics" button.
This link will open the analytics dashboard for the **team/workspace you are currently working in**. If you want to see usage analytics for another team/workspace: 1. Click on the **team dropdown** in the **top-right corner** of the platform. 2. Move your cursor over the **team/workspace** for which you want to view analytics. 3. Click the **Settings** icon that appears.
4. In the **left navigation panel**, select **Analytics**.
On the **Analytics** page, you can view a detailed breakdown of your credit usage. This includes insights such as: * Which **models** you have used the most * How many **credits** were used for each model * **User-wise**, **feature-wise**, and **model-wise** usage classifications You can also **select a date range at the top of the Analytics page** to filter the data and view usage for a specific period. **Direct access:**\ You can go directly to the Analytics page here:\ This link will open the analytics dashboard for the **team/workspace you are currently working in**. ### Need help? Email and share: * your account email * your current plan * a screenshot of your credits modal (optional) --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://help.imagine.art/overview/understanding-credits.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.