CapCut credits are used to access premium AI-powered features such as AI Image Generation, AI Script-to-Video, AI Portrait, Smart Cutout, Premium Voiceovers, and more. Credits are automatically deducted when you confirm an action that requires them—no manual redemption is needed.
However, the user experience varies slightly across platforms. Below is a clear, step-by-step guide for each platform where credit-based AI features are available:
CapCut Web (CapCut Online)
- Step 1: Go to Capcut Online and sign in with your account.
- Step 2: Create a new project or open an existing one.
- Step 3: Click on any AI-powered tool, such as:
AI Generate Image (in the media panel)
Create with AI
- Step 4: Configure your request (e.g., enter a prompt for image generation).
- Step 5: Before execution, a preview panel appears showing:
This action requires X credits.
Your available balance: Y credits. (Currently, only subscription credits and other activity credits are displayed; there is no separate item showing purchased credits).
- Step 6: Click "Generate" or "Apply".
If you have enough valid credits (purchased, activity, or active subscription credits), they are automatically deducted, and the result is generated instantly.
If insufficient, you'll be prompted to buy more credits or subscribe to Pro.
📍 Note: Web shows real-time credit type usage (e.g., "Using 10 subscription credits") in the activity log.
CapCut Desktop (Windows / macOS)
- Step 1: Open CapCut Desktop and log in.
- Step 2: Open or create a project.
- Step 3: Use an AI feature, for example:
Right-click a clip → "AI Tools" → "Remove Background"
Click "AI Generate" in the top toolbar
- Step 4: A small confirmation dialog appears:
"This will use X credits. Continue?"
It does not specify credit type, but uses your available pool (subscription > purchased > activity, by priority).
- Step 5: Click "Confirm".
If sufficient credits exist, the AI process runs, and credits are deducted silently.
If not, a pop-up says: "Not enough credits. Buy credits or upgrade to Pro" with a link to the Web store.
📍 Important: Desktop does not display your current credit balance unless you trigger an AI action—but deduction works automatically.
CapCut Mobile App (iOS / Android)
- Step 1: Open the CapCut mobile app.
- Step 2: Tap "+" to start a new project or open an existing one.
- Step 3: Access AI tools such as, "AI Script", "AI video".
- Step 4: After setting your parameters, tap "Apply" or "Generate".
- Step 5: The app checks your credit balance in the background:
If enough: Process completes, and credits are deducted.
If not: You'll see "Insufficient credits" and options to "Buy Credits" (opens in-app purchase) or "Learn More".
- Step 6: No detailed breakdown is shown—but successful usage confirms deduction from your total usable pool.
📍 If you still experience problems, please contact our support team for further assistance.
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