Edit-first control matches the work.
Credits are a usage currency for supported AI features. They are separate from time-based Standard, Pro and Teams subscriptions.
AI usage guide
Use CapCut credits for selected AI actions—not as a Pro payment.
Credits are a usage currency for supported AI features. They are separate from time-based Standard, Pro and Teams subscriptions.
Credit costs, included allowances and purchase availability can change by tool, platform and account.
Separate the subscription decision from the usage decision
AI operation1
Credit cost2
Balance3
Top-up4
SEE THE WORKFLOW BEFORE YOU OPEN IT
CapCut Credits turns a specific starting point into a specific result.
Credits are a usage currency for supported AI features. They are separate from time-based Standard, Pro and Teams subscriptions.
Start withAI operation
Move towardTop-up
Best fitOccasional AI generation · Heavy AI workflows
Verify firstCredit costs, included allowances and purchase availability can change by tool, platform and account.
See how CapCut credits work ↗Official destination. Features, models, limits and checkout terms can change.
Prompt-first generation may be a better starting point.
Begin with a prompt, image, product link, script or existing Invideo project, then open the focused workflow built for that job.
Compare Invideo AI →Three-step workflow
Move from the starting point to a reviewed result.
1
Estimate AI usage
Identify which generation or enhancement actions you expect to repeat.
2
Check the cost inside the tool
Review the current credit amount before running the operation.
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Buy only the needed capacity
Compare purchased credits with any allowance included in your subscription.
Where it fits
Use the tool when the task matches the workflow.
Occasional AI generation
Top up for a focused project without treating credits as a full subscription.
Heavy AI workflows
Track usage per output so costs remain predictable.
Mixed editing and generation
Use a subscription for editing access and credits only where the AI tool requires them.
Practical check: CapCut changes features, plan benefits, models and limits over time. Use this guide to choose a workflow, then confirm the current details on the official page before paying or publishing.
Before you choose
Questions that matter for this workflow.
Can CapCut credits buy Pro?
CapCut states that credits cannot be used to purchase Pro, Teams or storage upgrades.
Where can credits be purchased?
CapCut documents purchases on supported web and desktop surfaces; availability should be confirmed in the current account.
Do all AI tools use the same amount?
No. Costs can differ by model, output and operation.
Do purchased credits expire?
CapCut's current help guidance distinguishes purchased and subscription-related balances. Confirm the terms shown in your account before buying.
Next step
Continue with a related CapCut workflow.
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Start with the device, task or plan that fits the work in front of you—then move directly to the official CapCut tool.
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CapCut Standard vs Pro
Compare the intended use, premium assets, cross-platform access, AI tools, storage and collaboration before opening checkout.
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CapCut Pro
Pro is the individual upgrade path for creators who need broader AI access, premium assets, cross-platform editing and more capable production workflows.
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CapCut Teams
CapCut Teams is designed for agencies, businesses and creator groups that need shared projects, templates, storage and centralized workspace management.
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