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How are the credits and video minutes calculated on version 4?

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What are credits?

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 using generative media. The number of credits used depends on how long your video is and what kind of content you include, like AI actors, pro virtual actors, or just stock footage.

Credits and video minutes are charged at the time of video creation, based on the duration of your video (calculated per second).

💡 Note:

You can create videos either with an actor from our library or with your own cloned AI avatar, or even without one. Additionally, by default, each ad is limited to a minimum duration of 30 seconds.


Creating videos using "Generative" media -

What is Generative media?

Generative media is created by AI from scratch, not by using pre-made images, recordings, or stock media. When you give it a prompt, like “a surreal forest scene” or “a mellow, ambient melody”, the AI doesn’t just pull pieces from existing files. Instead, it draws on patterns and knowledge it has learned to generate something entirely new and unique for you. It’s like having a digital artist that invents original work on the spot, based on your ideas.

Here's a breakdown of how the credits are utilised:

With PRO model:

Our standard generative models produce every pixel with solid acting and natural performances. Interaction with real brands and products is possible but limited.

  • Cost: 20 credits per minute

Video Duration

Credits Counted

30 seconds

10 credits

1 minute

20 credits

3 minutes 30 seconds

70 credits

🤓 Good to know:

Suppose you edit a video created using our remix feature, whether by modifying the generated media or adding more chapters from the Script section or changing the media duration. Here's how credits will be utilised: 1 image = 0.2 credits, a 5-second clip = 1.67 credits, and a 3-second clip = 1 credit.

With ULTRA model:

Our top AI models generate every pixel for ultra-realistic emotions and acting in videos. Actors interact seamlessly with real-world products, brands, and props.

  • Cost: 40 credits per minute

Video Duration

Credits Counted

30 seconds

20 credits

1 minute

40 credits

3 minutes 30 seconds

140 credits

🎭 Creating videos with actors (Human or Virtual Pro actors):

  • Cost: Additional 5 credits per video minute

Video Duration

Credits Counted

1 minute or less

+ 5 credits

2 minutes or less

+ 10 credits

5 minutes or less

+ 25 credits

To get started with avatars and actors:

You can find detailed questions and answers on how to create your avatar here, and if you're looking to create videos using actors from our library, this guide will walk you through the steps.


Creating videos using "Stock/Basic" media with a Human or Virtual Pro actor:

  • Cost: 5 credits per minute + video minutes are calculated separately.

Video Duration

Actor credits

1 minute or less

+ 5 credits

3 minutes or less

+ 15 credits

4 minutes or less

+ 20 credits

Video Duration

Rounded To

0 min 1 sec - 1 min

1 video minute

1 min 1 sec - 2 min

2 video minutes

2 min 1 sec - 3 min

3 video minutes

3 min 1 sec - 4 min

4 video minutes

4 min 1 sec - 5 min

5 video minutes and so on

The rule is simple: any video duration gets rounded up to the next whole minute, with a minimum charge of 1 minute.

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