Understanding Credits
Last updated: 2026-02-01
Understanding Credits
Fudie uses a simple credit system: 1 credit = 1 photo. This guide explains how credits work, what they cost, and how to manage your balance.
Credit Costs by Operation
| Operation | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Enhance | 1+ per image | Improve existing photo |
| Restyle | 1+ per image per variation | Apply new styling |
| Generate | 1+ per image per variation | Create from text |
| Upscale | 1 per image | Increase resolution up to 4x |
| Video | 3+ per clip | Cinematic clip from a photo |
Image Models
Pick a model on the Create page. The cost per image depends on the model:
| Model | Credits per image | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Fudie Image (Nano Banana 2.1) | 1 | Everyday menu and delivery photos |
| Fudie Pro Image (GPT Image 2.5) | 2 | Hero shots, menu launches, flyers with text |
| Fudie Ultra Image (GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst) | 3 | Print, billboards, campaigns |
Video Models
Video pricing depends on the model and the clip length:
| Duration | Video Lite (MiniMax) | Video (Kling) | Cinematic (Seedance) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 seconds | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| 5 seconds | 3 | 4 | 13 |
| 8 seconds | 5 | 6 | 21 |
| 10 seconds | 6 | 7 | 26 |
| 12 seconds | 7 | 9 | 32 |
| 15 seconds | 8 | 10 | 39 |
Multi-Format Cost
If you select multiple output formats (e.g., 1:1 + 4:5), each format counts separately:
- 1 photo in 2 formats with 3 variations = 1 x 2 x 3 = 6 credits
The total cost is always shown before you generate.
Credit Pools
Your account has two separate credit pools:
Subscription Credits
- Granted monthly based on your plan (75 / 300 / 900)
- Roll over for up to 3 billing cycles — unused credits from this month carry into next month
- After 3 months, the oldest unused subscription credits expire
- Reset on each billing cycle — you receive your full monthly allocation plus any carryover
Non-Expiring Credits (Purchased)
- Bought as one-time credit packs
- Never expire — they remain in your account across plan changes and renewals
- Used only after subscription credits are depleted
Buying More Credits
Need extra credits? Purchase credit boost packs:
| Pack | Credits | Price | Per Photo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boost 50 | 50 credits | $15 | $0.30 |
| Boost 100 | 100 credits | $29 | $0.29 |
Purchased credits are non-expiring and added immediately to your account.
Credit Holds
When you submit a generation job, credits are reserved (put on hold) for the duration of processing. If the job succeeds, the credits are consumed. If the job fails, credits are automatically released back to your balance.
You can see your held credits in Settings > Credits under "On Hold."
Viewing Your Balance
Go to Settings to see:
- Available Balance — Credits ready to use
- On Hold — Credits reserved for in-progress jobs
- Subscription Pool — Monthly credits from your plan
- Non-Expiring Pool — Purchased credits
- Recent Transactions — History of credit usage, purchases, and refunds
Team Credits
If you're part of a team, all members share a single credit pool. The team owner's subscription determines the monthly credit grant. All members' usage draws from the same pool — there's no per-member allocation.