We’ve simplified how usage is measured on invideo.
Credits are invideo's internal currency, and they're used each time you create or edit a video. The number of credits used depends on how long your video is and what kind of content you include, like AI actors, Express avatars, or just stock footage.
Credits are charged at the time of video creation, based on the duration of your video (calculated per second).
👇 Note:
For old users on a paid plan, your available credits will now reflect this new system, and you’ll see the updated breakdown on your Usage page.
Old Credit System:
Plan | AI Minutes | Generative Credits |
Plus 1x Plan | 50 minutes | 60 credits |
Max 1x Plan | 200 minutes | 60 seconds |
Generative 1x Plan | 200 minutes | 900 seconds |
New Credit System:
Plan | Credits |
Plus 1x Plan | 28 credits |
Generative 1x Plan | 100 credits |
Team 1 seat | 1000 credits |
Max 1x Plan | 50 credits (for existing users only) |
⚠️ More info:
With the new pricing structure, the Max plan has been retired and is no longer available for new subscriptions. Existing users can continue using the Max plan with 50 credits, provided no changes are made to their subscription. The plan will renew with any previously purchased add-ons.
However, once upgraded or downgraded to a 'different' subscription, the Max plan will no longer be available for reactivation.
Here's a breakdown of how the credits are used:
Creating videos using "Generative" Media Ads or videos (AI-generated videos)
🎭 Videos created using AI actors:
Video Duration | Credits Counted |
30 seconds or less | 20 credits |
1 minute | 40 credits |
2 minutes 29 seconds | ~99 credits |
All values above are calculated at 0.67 credits/second and then rounded to the nearest whole credit.
🎥 Videos created without AI actors:
Video Duration | Credits Counted |
30 seconds or less | 10 credits |
1 minute | 20 credits |
2 minutes 29 seconds | ~49 credits |
All values above are calculated at 0.33 credits/second and then rounded to the nearest whole credit.
🤓 Good to know:
The AI actor includes your own AI Twin (Express avatar), UGC Human actor, and UGC Virtual actor.
Suppose you edit a video created using our Remix feature, whether by modifying the generated media, adding more chapters from the Script section, or changing the media duration. In that case, credits will be charged based on our plugin rates: 1 image = 0.2 credits, a 5-second clip = 1.67 credits, and a 3-second clip = 1 credit.
Creating videos using "Stock" Media Ads or videos
Videos created using your own AI Twin (avatar) or without any avatar/actors:
Costs: 0.5 credits per minute
Video Duration | Credits Counted |
30 seconds | 0.25 credits |
1 minute | 0.5 credits |
5 minutes | 2.5 credits |
10 minutes | 5 credits |
Videos created using a UGC Human or Virtual actor
Costs: 5 credits per minute
Video Duration | Credits Counted |
30 seconds | 2.5 credits |
1 minute | 5 credits |
5 minutes | 25 credits |
10 minutes | 50 credits |
💡 Learn More:
Want to understand how iStock media is counted and how to manage your usage? Check out this helpful article: How is iStock consumed, and how do I control it?