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The Cloud Video Editing API
AI-powered cloud video editing API and white-label editor for creating, automating, and scaling video generation at scale.
The Cloud Video Editing API
In brief
- How many free credits do new users start with?
- New users start with 10 free credits, which are valid for 30 days.
- Should I choose pay-as-you-go credits or a subscription?
- For one-off or hard-to-predict video needs, pay-as-you-go credits are a great option. For larger or ongoing rendering needs, a subscription saves money on every video rendered.
- What happens if I go over my credit limit?
- On a subscription plan, videos and images continue to render and any excess credits are charged as overage at the end of the billing cycle at a 30% premium. On a pay-as-you-go plan, the API stops functioning until more credits are purchased.
- How many minutes of video can I create with 1 credit?
- 1 credit is equal to 1 minute of video, regardless of resolution.
- Do subscription credits carry over to the next month?
- Yes, you can roll over up to 3 times your monthly credit budget month to month as long as you remain subscribed. Credits remain valid as long as your subscription is active.