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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 typical credit costs:
ActionCredits
Convert image to mockup2
Creative upscale20
Crisp upscale1
Erase region1
Generate a mockup2
Generate a raster image1
Generate a vector image2
Modify region (raster)1
Modify region (vector)2
Remove background (raster)1
Remove background (vector)2
Replace background (raster)1
Replace background (vector)2
Vectorization1

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 page for more details. If assistance is needed, contact support at 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.