# How do credits work, and what does a video cost?

> Everything you make on MakeViral.ai is priced in credits, and every page shows the price before you start. You buy credits with a one-time pack or a plan.

Canonical: https://www.makeviral.ai/help-center/how-credits-work
Updated: 2026-10-21
Author: MakeViral Team (https://www.makeviral.ai/about)
Publisher: MakeViral (https://www.makeviral.ai)

Topic: [Credits and payments](https://www.makeviral.ai/help-center#credits)

| What you make | Price in credits |
|---|---|
| A trend template video | 26 to 304 credits, shown on its page |
| A trend template photo | 3 credits |
| A faceless format video | 10 credits |
| An image or a video on the Create page | Depends on the model, the size and the length. The price is on the Generate button. |
| A Video Swap | Depends on the clip length and the quality. The price is on the Swap it button. |

## Good to know

- New accounts start with 0 credits. The smallest purchase is a one-time pack of 100 credits for $9.99, with no subscription.
- A run charges once, when it starts. If it fails, its credits come back by themselves.
- Plan credits are used first, so your pack credits last longer. Pack credits never expire; plan credits end with the plan.
- The full list of prices is under "What do credits buy?" on [the pricing page](https://www.makeviral.ai/pricing).

## Related articles

- [What are the prices, packs and plans?](https://www.makeviral.ai/help-center/prices-packs-and-plans)
- [My video failed. Do I get my credits back?](https://www.makeviral.ai/help-center/failed-video-credits-back)
- [Can I pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card?](https://www.makeviral.ai/help-center/payment-methods)

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