# 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 your account menu at the bottom of the left sidebar, or at the top right when there is no sidebar (such as in the web 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-729-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/credits-policy); video rates also depend on the model matrix and selected settings.