How much does it cost to generate? How do credits work?

PhotosShoot uses a simple credit system to power all generations. Every action — generating a photo, creating a video, upscaling — consumes a set number of credits.

How credits are allocated:

  • Credits are included with your monthly or yearly subscription

  • They refresh at the start of each billing cycle

  • Unused credits do not roll over to the next month

    Typical credit costs:

  • Standard photo generation — 1 credit per photo

  • High-quality photo generation — 2–3 credits

  • Video generation — varies by length and resolution

  • Upscaling — 1 credit per image

  • Magic Edit / Inpainting — 1 credit per edit

    Getting more credits: If you run out before your cycle renews, you can:

  • Purchase a one-time credit top-up from the billing page

  • Upgrade to a higher plan for a larger monthly allowance

  • Earn free credits through the affiliate program by sharing your referral link

    Free tier: New users receive 48 free photos when they train their first model. This is a one-time bonus and doesn't refresh.

    Tips for maximising credits:

  • Use batch generation to test prompts efficiently

  • Generate at standard quality first, then upscale the best results

  • Use the free pack previews to find styles you like before generating

    Credits are designed to be transparent — you'll always see your remaining balance in the top navigation bar while logged in.

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