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

# How Credits Work

> Understand CutPro's credit system and how it affects your content production

CutPro uses a credit system to measure platform usage. Each credit corresponds to 1 minute of processed video, giving you transparent control over your consumption.

## What are credits?

* **1 credit = 1 minute** of processed source video
* Renewed at each billing cycle of your plan
* The clipping strategy determines how many clips are generated, with no extra cost per clip

## How credits are consumed

When you process a video, the consumption equals the duration of the selected segment.

**Example:**

* You select 90 minutes of a livestream to process
* Credits consumed: 90
* Clips generated: varies by strategy
* Additional cost per clip: none

<Tip>
  Select only the segment that matters in the clipper. You pay only for the minutes you send for processing, not for the total video duration.
</Tip>

### How many clips per hour of video?

The number depends on the chosen strategy and the quality of the content:

* **Conservative**: around 5 to 10 clips per hour
* **Moderate**: around 10 to 15 clips per hour
* **Aggressive**: around 15 to 25 clips per hour

## Credits per plan

| Plan         | Credits per month | Credit validity |
| ------------ | ----------------- | --------------- |
| **Gratuito** | 15                | Monthly renewal |
| **Básico**   | 100               | 30 days         |
| **Plus**     | 450               | 60 days         |
| **Pro**      | 1000              | 90 days         |

At each renewal you receive your plan's credits. Credits have a validity window depending on the plan, so use them within the period.

## Practical example

A creator who streams 2-hour lives weekly:

```
Weekly live: 120 minutes
4 lives per month = 480 credits needed
Suitable plan: Plus (450) with an extra pack, or Pro (1000)
```

## What does not consume credits

* **Generated clips**: unlimited per processed video
* **Re-downloading** clips that are already ready
* **Editing** existing clips
* **Publishing** to social networks

## Tracking your usage

In your account dashboard you can see:

* Credits already consumed in the current cycle
* Available balance
* History of processed videos
* Date of the next renewal

## What if you run out of credits?

* **Extra packs**: buy standalone packs of 200, 450, or 1000 credits at any time
* **Plan upgrade**: switch to a larger plan, with immediate access and prorated billing
* **Wait for renewal**: credits come back in the next cycle

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