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

# Credits

Recraft uses credits to power all image generation and editing operations. Free users receive 30 credits per day. Paid plans include a monthly credit allowance, which resets at the start of each billing cycle.

Credits are consumed based on the type of action performed. The table below summarizes the typical credit costs.

The price depends on the selected model, and all prices are shown per image. Some operations have a base cost and are multiplied by the model price.

\* **Multiplies by the selected model price.**

For external models, please see [here](https://www.recraft.ai/docs/recraft-studio/image-generation/external-models#external-models).

| Action                                    | Credits |                                             |
| :---------------------------------------- | :------ | ------------------------------------------- |
| Extract prompt                            | 1       |                                             |
| Creative upscale                          | 20      |                                             |
| Crisp upscale                             | 1       |                                             |
| Erase area                                | 1       |                                             |
| Generate a mockup                         | 2       |                                             |
| Modify area / Outpaint                    | 1\*     | equals the model price (see Recraft Studio) |
| Mockupize                                 | 2       |                                             |
| Generate mockup                           | 2       |                                             |
| Generate image from prompt                | 1\*     | equals the model price (see Recraft Studio) |
| Generate image set                        | 1\*     | equals the model price (see Recraft Studio) |
| Remove background                         | 1       |                                             |
| Vectorization                             | 1       |                                             |
| Remix                                     | 1\*     | equals the model price (see Recraft Studio) |
| Replace background                        | 1\*     | equals the model price (see Recraft Studio) |
| Image Editing                             | 1\*     | equals the model price (see Recraft Studio) |
| Generate image variations                 | 1\*     | equals the model price (see Recraft Studio) |
| Exploration                               | 2       |                                             |
| Generate a video from a prompt            | 1\*     | equals the model price (see Recraft Studio) |
| Generate a video from frames and a prompt | 1\*     | equals the model price (see Recraft Studio) |
| Upscale with external models              | 1\*     | equals the model price (see Recraft Studio) |
| Prompt enhancer                           | 0       |                                             |

## Credit types and expiration

* Subscription credits reset monthly (or daily for Free users) and do not roll over.
* Top-up credits never expire and remain available until used, even if the subscription ends.
* When subscription credits are depleted, top-up credits are used automatically.
* Credits can be earned through the referral program or purchased as needed (top-ups are available to paid users only).

## Credit top-ups

Top-up credits can be purchased at any time, even before subscription credits are fully used. This ensures uninterrupted access to generation tools. It increments by 200, 800, 1000, and 1600 credits. They never expire and are used after your monthly credits. and are only available to users on paid plans.

**How to top up credits**:

1. Open Recraft and sign in.
2. Click on the credit counter icon in the upper right corner, then click **Buy more**.
3. A dialog box will appears to confirm your purchase, click **Add credits** to confirm.
4. Once payment is processed, the updated credit balance will appear (reload the page if necessary).

Some models are provided by external providers and may have different credit costs. See the [External Models](https://www.recraft.ai/docs/recraft-studio/image-generation/external-models) page for more details.

If assistance is needed, contact support at [help@recraft.ai](mailto:help@recraft.ai).

Notes:

* Top-up packs are available in fixed increments of 200, 800, 1000, and 1600.
* There is no limit to the number of top-ups that can be purchased.
* Top-up credits are preserved across billing periods and subscriptions.