Shorts Credit Consumption

Information on the credit consumption for shorts.

Imagine Shorts operates on a flexible credit system, allowing you to generate content based on the features you use. Each feature/sub-feature whether basic or advanced consumes a set number of credits. This helps you manage your usage and optimise for quality, speed, or creativity based on your credit balance.

Credit Usage Table

Feature	Sub Feature	Cost (Credits) - 30 seconds
Script	AI Script	5
Media	Stock Footage	10
	AI Animated Images	30
	AI Video	2500
Narration	Basic Narrator	5
	HQ Narrator	25

Notes

• Every action, even the simplest one (like generating a script), consumes a small number of credits.

• Premium features like AI Video and HQ Voices are designed for maximum impact and thus consume more credits.

• You are only charged for the final output generation not during previews or editing steps.

Usage Tips

• Combine Stock Footage + Basic Voice + AI Script for a low-cost, video.

• Use AI Animated Images for more stylistic results without the a moderate cost of video.

• Reserve AI Video for your most best content needs.

• Monitor your remaining credits from your dashboard header to avoid interruptions.

Credit Usage Examples

Understand how credits are consumed based on different feature combinations in Imagine Shorts. These examples help you plan the best value for your creative needs.

Lightweight Short (20 credits)

Use Case: Daily content for social media

Feature	Options	Cost (Credits) - 30 seconds
Script	AI Script	5
Media	Stock Footage	10
Narration	Basic Narrator	5
Total		20

Low-cost, videos ideal for consistent posting and quick edits.

Stylised Short (40 credits)

Use Case: Visually rich educational or creative content

Feature	Options	Cost (Credits) - 30 seconds
Script	AI Script	5
Media	AI Animated Images	30
Narration	Basic Narrator	5
Total		40

Best for creators who want eye-catching visuals without high video generation cost.

Full AI Short (2500 credits)

Use Case: Visually rich educational or creative content

Feature	Options	Cost (Credits) - 30 seconds
Script	Manual	5
Media	AI Video	2400
Narration	Basic Narrator	25
Total		2430

High-quality video generation for moments that matter — cinematic storytelling, launch content, or hero assets.