> ## 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 Many Clips Can You Generate?

> How the strategy and the content determine the number of clips generated

The number of clips depends mainly on the **clipping strategy** you choose and on the duration and quality of the source video. There's no per-clip cost: you only pay for the minutes processed.

## The strategy defines the result

The strategy tells the AI what to look for and how long each cut should be:

* **Ready-made strategies**: tested settings, organized by content type. The fastest way to get started.
* **Custom strategy**: you set the duration and give instructions (what to focus on, title style).

<Tip>
  Start with a ready-made strategy to understand the system. Then create custom strategies for your niche.
</Tip>

## Approximate amount per hour of video

| Strategy     | Clips per hour |
| ------------ | -------------- |
| Conservative | 5 to 10        |
| Moderate     | 10 to 15       |
| Aggressive   | 15 to 25       |

These are typical ranges. The actual result varies depending on the content.

## What influences the amount

* **Segment duration**: the more time you select, the more cut opportunities
* **Audio quality**: clean audio with clear speech yields more usable moments
* **Content type**: livestreams and podcasts tend to generate more cuts than short, static videos
* **Strategy configuration**: shorter durations allow more cuts; specific instructions focus on certain moments

## Examples by content type

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card icon="mic" title="Podcast (60 min)">
    8 to 12 clips of 30 to 60s: insights, funny moments, and quotes.
  </Card>

  <Card icon="gamepad-2" title="Gaming livestream (3h)">
    15 to 25 clips of 15 to 45s: plays, reactions, and epic fails.
  </Card>

  <Card icon="graduation-cap" title="Lesson (45 min)">
    6 to 10 clips of 45 to 90s: explanations and demonstrations.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Credits and clips are not the same thing

* **Credits** measure the **minutes processed** (1 credit = 1 minute)
* **Clips** are the **result** of the strategy, with no limit and no extra cost per clip

Example: processing 45 minutes costs 45 credits and can generate from 6 to 12 clips, depending on the strategy.

<Card icon="coins" href="/docs/en/billing/how-credits-work" title="Next: How Credits Work">
  Understand CutPro's credit system
</Card>