How Credits Work

Credits power your Creonix experience. Learn how they work and how to use them!

What Are Credits?

Credits are the currency for processing YouTube videos and creating short clips in Creonix.
Each minute of video processed costs 1 credit (rounded up).

Creonix uses two types of credits: Free Credits and Paid Credits. They are managed in separate "buckets" and used in a specific order.

Free Credits:
- New users receive free credits upon registration: 100 credits, or 150 credits if registered via an Affiliate Program referral. These free credits are a one-time bonus and do not renew.
- Free credits are used first. However, once a user activates a paid subscription plan, they will begin using paid credits.
- While on a paid plan, users will not see their free credit balance.
- If a paid subscription is not renewed, users can then utilize any remaining free credits that were unspent before the activation of their paid plan.
Paid Credits:
- Paid credits are obtained through purchasing a subscription plan (Basic or Pro) or by buying additional credit packs.
- Paid credits offer expanded functionality, including the absence of Creonix branding on processed videos.
- Pro plan users can also utilize advanced features like Video Hooks.
- Paid credits associated with a subscription plan may have an expiration date tied to your subscription period.
Processing Cost: When you submit a video, its length determines the credits deducted from your balance (1 credit per minute, rounded up).

Add Credits: Go to the "Subscription" or "Add More Credits" section in the app menu to purchase additional credits or upgrade your plan. For more details, see our Subscription Plans guide.
Check Balance: View your current credit balance (both free and paid) and plan details in your dashboard under "My Account" or the ShortsMaker interface.