Question 1

How do credits work?

Accepted Answer

Every image you generate spends credits. The exact cost depends on the model, the resolution, and the quality tier you pick, so a quick draft costs far less than a 4K render. New accounts start with 30 signup credits, and you top up either with a subscription that refills every month or with a one-off credit pack.

Question 2

Do credits expire?

Accepted Answer

Subscription credits expire at the end of each monthly credit window, so they do not roll over. Credits bought as a one-off pack never expire — they stay in your balance until you spend them. Your credit history shows the validity of every batch.

Question 3

Can I buy credits without subscribing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The credit pack is a one-time purchase at $4.99 for 300 credits, with no recurring charge and no expiry date. It is the usual way to keep going after the signup credits run out without committing to a monthly plan.

Question 4

Are generated images watermarked?

Accepted Answer

Images generated on the free signup credits carry a watermark. Once you have an active subscription or a balance of purchased credits, generation is watermark-free for as long as that entitlement lasts.

Question 5

Which models can I use on each plan?

Accepted Answer

Every model is available on every plan — plans differ in how many credits you get, not in which models you can reach. Models do differ in credit cost per image, so the same budget goes further on a cheaper model. The models page lists the per-resolution cost for each one.

Question 6

Can I use the images commercially?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A commercial license is included on every plan, including the free tier, so you can use what you generate in marketing material, products, and client work.

Question 7

What happens if a generation fails?

Accepted Answer

Credits spent on a failed generation are refunded to your balance automatically. The one exception is a prompt the model rejects on content-policy grounds — that request reached the provider, so it is not refunded. Failed runs stay in your history with the reason, so you can retry without re-typing the prompt.

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