Understanding Credits
Getting StartedHow the credit system works, what each action costs, and how to make the most of your balance.
Credits are the currency you spend to generate and edit thumbnails in THUMBEAST. Every plan includes a monthly credit allocation, and different actions cost different amounts.
Credit costs per action
| Action | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Generate thumbnail | 100 credits | 1 image per generation |
| Edit thumbnail (AI) | 100 credits | Modify an existing image with AI |
| Create variation | 50 credits each | Up to 4 variations at once |
| Upscale image | 20 credits | 2x, 4x, or 8x resolution |
| Remove background | 10 credits | AI-powered background removal |
| Prompt Enhancer | Free | No credits charged |
| Voice input | Free | Speech-to-text for prompts |
| Smart suggestions | Free | Real-time prompt tips |
Monthly credit allocation
| Plan | Monthly credits | Annual credits/mo (15% bonus) |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | 7,500 | 8,625 |
| Ultimate | 20,000 | 23,000 |
Warning
Credits reset at the start of each billing cycle and do not roll over to the next month.
Checking your balance
Your remaining credits are shown in the sidebar on the Generate page and in your Settings. The billing page also shows a detailed breakdown of your current plan, credits used, and credits remaining.