# Generation Credits Source: [Generation Credits]() Documentation index: [llms.txt]() Last updated: 2026-08-24 AI generation uses ChatCut credits. The amount depends on the generation type and its settings; manual editing, uploads, transcription, and export do not consume credits. ## Check the estimate before generating - **Video Gen** shows an estimate after you choose the model, resolution, duration, and supported source inputs. - Agent-driven video, image, or motion-graphics work can show a confirmation card before the job starts. - Music, sound effects, and voice generation use their active backend rate and chosen duration, character count, voice, or engine. An estimate is not the completed transaction. Provider-reported duration or input usage, per-job rounding, retries, and the actual output can change the final amount. ## Verify the final charge 1. Open the avatar menu in the top-right of the editor. 2. Select **Credits history**. 3. Open **Detail**. 4. Read the completed negative transaction and its resulting balance. If a generation fails, check the failed asset in **My Assets**, then inspect Credits History instead of assuming that the estimate was charged. The current rate table is maintained on [Credits](https://pr-444-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/credits-policy); video rates also depend on the model matrix and selected settings.