Do unused credits roll over to the next month?

Current Credit System

All plans currently operate on a monthly credit reset basis. Credits are refreshed at the start of each billing cycle, and unused credits from the previous month do not carry over. This applies to Free, Pro, and Max plans.

Monthly Credit Allocations

Credit Refresh:

• Credits reset to full allocation on your billing date (e.g., 1st of each month)
• Previous month's unused credits are not retained
• All users start each billing cycle with their plan's full credit amount

Credit Usage Tracking

Where to View Credits:

• Dashboard Header: Real-time credit balance display
• Settings > Subscription: Detailed usage statistics with progress bar
  • Used credits
  • Total credits (monthly allocation)
  • Remaining credits
  • Usage percentage

What Consumes Credits:

• Image Generation: 3-8 credits per image (varies by complexity)
• AI Chat Editing: 1-4 credits per edit (Pro/Max only, up to 10 edits per image)
• Upscaling: 2-3 credits per upscale (Pro/Max only)

Maximizing Your Credits

Strategic Usage Tips:

1. Plan Your Monthly Workload

   • Estimate credit needs before billing cycle ends
   • Generate critical images early in the month
   • Use remaining credits for testing and experimentation

2. Batch Generate Images

   • Create multiple variations in one session (more efficient)
   • Generate different aspect ratios simultaneously (16:9, 9:16, 4:5, 1:1)
   • Use "What to Vary" settings to create diverse options (6 variation types available)

3. Choose Right Plan for Usage

   • Free (30): Testing, low-volume needs (5+ images/month)
   • Pro (200): Regular content creation (25+ images/month)
   • Max (500): High-volume campaigns (60+ images/month)

4. Optimize Generation Settings

   • Use reference images to reduce regeneration needs
   • Write detailed prompts to minimize iterations
   • Leverage AI Chat Editing (Pro/Max) instead of full regenerations (more cost-effective)

Future Feature: Credit Rollover

Coming Soon (Planned): Gryd is developing a credit rollover system for Pro and Max plans that will allow unused credits to accumulate month-over-month, subject to plan-specific caps. This feature is currently in planning phase.

Expected Behavior (Subject to Change):

• Pro/Max plans may support rollover in future updates
• Free plan will likely maintain monthly reset
• Implementation timeline to be announced

Stay Updated:

• Check our Feature Roadmap for development status
• Subscribe to product updates via Settings > Notifications
• Follow announcements on the platform for rollover feature launch

Common Questions

Q: What happens to unused credits at month end? A: Currently, unused credits expire and reset to your plan's monthly allocation on the next billing date.

Q: Can I purchase additional credits? A: Currently, credit purchases are managed through plan upgrades (Free → Pro → Max). Add-on credit purchasing is planned for future releases.

Q: What if I need more credits this month? A: Upgrade to a higher plan (Pro → Max) for immediate access to more monthly credits. Plan changes take effect immediately, and you receive the new plan's full credit allocation.

Q: How do plan changes affect credits? A: When upgrading, you immediately receive the new plan's full credit allocation. When downgrading, current credits remain usable until your next billing cycle, then reset to the new plan's allocation.

Pro Tip: Monitor your credit usage in Settings > Subscription to identify usage patterns. If you consistently use all your credits mid-month, consider upgrading to the next tier. If you rarely use more than 50% of your monthly allocation, you may be able to save by downgrading.

See also: Pricing Plans | Credit Usage | Plan Changes