Credit Optimization

Credits are your creative currency. This guide helps you maximize the value of every credit you spend.

Understanding Credit Costs

Cost Factors

Cost Ranges

Strategy 1: Test Cheap, Finalize Premium

The Approach

1. Iterate with budget models — Refine your prompt
2. Switch to premium — Only for final output

Model Tiers

Images:

Videos:

Strategy 2: Perfect Prompts First

Why It Matters

A bad prompt wastes credits regardless of model quality.

Process

1. Write in Chat first — Free brainstorming
2. Refine the prompt — Get AI help to improve
3. Test with cheap model — Verify concept works
4. Iterate on prompt — Not on model
5. Generate final — With premium model

Credit Savings

• 5 iterations at 120 credits = 600 credits
• 5 iterations at 20 credits + 1 final at 120 = 220 credits
• Savings: 380 credits (63%)

Strategy 3: Use the Right Tool

Don't Over-Engineer

Sometimes simpler is better:

Match Quality to Purpose

Strategy 4: Avoid Unnecessary Steps

Common Waste

• Upscaling images that will only be used on web
• Generating video when a static image works
• Using premium audio for background music
• Regenerating instead of editing

Ask Before Generating

• Do I need this quality level?
• Is video necessary, or will an image work?
• Can I edit the existing output instead?
• Is this the final version?

Strategy 5: Batch Efficiently

Plan Before Generating

1. List all needed assets before starting
2. Group by model — Run similar generations together
3. Prepare all prompts — Minimize iteration
4. Generate systematically — Track what's done

Batch Benefits

• Fewer wasted test generations
• Consistent style (less rework)
• Better planning = fewer mistakes

Strategy 6: Leverage Apps

Why Apps Save Credits

• Tested workflow — No trial and error
• Consistent results — Less regeneration
• Quick execution — No setup time

Building Efficient Apps

• Test thoroughly before creating App
• Use cost-effective model choices
• Only expose necessary inputs

Cost-Saving Tips by Task

For Images

• ✅ Use Qwen (20) for prompt testing
• ✅ Use Flux 2 Dev (50) for good quality at moderate cost
• ✅ Only use Flux 2 Pro (120) for finals
• ❌ Don't use Nano Banana Pro (600) for drafts

For Videos

• ✅ Use Wan 2.5 Fast (60) for all testing
• ✅ Use Seedance Fast (500) for good drafts
• ✅ Reserve Veo/Sora (2,000-4,000) for finals only
• ❌ Don't iterate with premium video models

For Audio

• ✅ Use Speech Turbo (8) for testing
• ✅ Use Music 1.5 (48) for background music
• ✅ Only use premium for final delivery
• ❌ Don't use HD models for drafts

For Tools

• ✅ Only upscale final images
• ✅ Remove backgrounds early (cheap at 20)
• ❌ Don't upscale images you'll modify further
• ❌ Don't upscale for web-only use

Tracking Your Usage

Monitor Regularly

• Check balance before large projects
• Track credits per project
• Identify expensive patterns

Learn from History

• Which models give best value?
• Where do you waste credits?
• What prompts work first time?

When to Spend More

Worth the Premium

• Final client deliverables
• Print materials
• High-visibility content
• Portfolio pieces

Not Worth Premium

• Internal testing
• Concept exploration
• Quick social posts
• Temporary content

Quick Reference

Most Cost-Effective Choices

Most Expensive (Use Wisely)

Next Steps

• Common Mistakes — Avoid costly errors
• Understanding Credits — Credit system basics
• Creating Apps — Build efficient workflows