Each time you generate or regenerate a video, a new set of credits is required.
Every AI-generated video is created from scratch rather than by editing an existing video. Even if you only change a small detail—or regenerate the same prompt—the AI must generate an entirely new video. Because this process requires the same computing resources each time, every generation consumes additional credits.
Think of it like hiring a sketch artist. If you ask the artist to redraw the scene, they don't edit the original drawing—they start over with a blank sheet of paper and create a brand-new illustration. AI video generation works in a similar way: each generation is a completely new creation rather than a revision of an existing video.
To help you get the best possible results, we recommend reviewing your settings before clicking Generate. Double-check your selected AI model, Action Template, Camera Motion, Action Prompt, Narration, and any other generation settings, as each regeneration will consume additional credits.
You can also edit your image with the help of Scene Builder, however each Scene generation requires additional credits. The number of credits deducted depends only on the AI model you select. Nano Banana 2 Lite uses 45 credits per generation, while all other models use 90 credits per generation.
Additionally, videos containing images from Shutterstock require additional credits to download. Amount of credits differ depending on the selected image.
If you wish to test the idea and see how it is going to look in your final video, you can select AI model that consumes fewer credits, and then regenerate the video with more advanced AI model with exactly the same settings.
For more information about the available generation settings, please see the following articles:
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