> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.opencanva.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Credits

> Learn how Open Canva credits work, how each AI generation consumes credits, and how to monitor and manage your monthly credit balance.

## How credits work

Every AI generation in Open Canva costs credits. The cost depends on the model, output type (image vs. video), and resolution. Your plan includes a monthly credit allocation that resets each billing cycle.

### Credit value

1 credit = $0.02 (two cents). A Pro plan with 2,450 credits provides $49 of generation value per month.

## Credit consumption

The generation interface shows an **estimated credit cost** before you generate, so there are no surprises. Costs vary by model -- some models are more compute-intensive than others.

### Factors that affect cost

* **Model**: Different models have different per-generation costs
* **Output type**: Video generation generally costs more than image generation
* **Resolution**: Higher resolution outputs cost more credits
* **Number of images**: Generating multiple images in a batch multiplies the cost

<Tip>
  Check the credit estimate in the generation bar before clicking Generate. The estimate accounts for your selected models, count, and settings.
</Tip>

## Monthly allocation

Each plan provides credits that reset on your billing anniversary:

| Plan       | Monthly credits | Credit value |
| ---------- | --------------- | ------------ |
| Starter    | 50              | \$1.00       |
| Pro        | 2,450           | \$49.00      |
| Max        | 12,450          | \$249.00     |
| Enterprise | 39,950          | \$799.00     |

## Checking your balance

Your current credit balance is displayed in the app sidebar. You can also see detailed usage breakdowns on the Dashboard.

## What happens when credits run out

When your credits are depleted:

* Generation requests will show an insufficient credits message
* You can upgrade your plan for more credits
* Credits reset automatically at the start of your next billing cycle

<Warning>
  Unused credits do not roll over to the next month. Use your allocation each cycle.
</Warning>

## Related guides

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Plans & Features" icon="credit-card" href="/billing/plans">
    Compare plans and credit allocations.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Billing Overview" icon="receipt" href="/billing/introduction">
    How billing works.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Dashboard Metrics" icon="chart-bar" href="/dashboard/metrics">
    Track your credit usage over time.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Image Generation" icon="sparkles" href="/image-generation/introduction">
    Start generating with your credits.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>