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Understanding Credits
How the credit system works for creating karaoke
Credits are how you pay for creating karaoke tracks in Youka Online.
What Are Credits?
Credits are the currency used for AI processing:
- Creating a karaoke costs credits
- Exporting videos is free (unlimited)
- Manual editing is free
- Playing from your library is free
How Many Credits per Karaoke?
A typical karaoke costs 5-10 credits depending on:
- Song duration (longer = more credits)
- Lyrics mode (transcription costs more than alignment)
- AI model selected (premium models cost more)
You'll see the exact credit cost before creating each karaoke.
What Uses Credits
| Action | Credits Used |
|---|---|
| Create karaoke (with lyrics) | ~5 credits |
| Create karaoke (auto-transcribe) | ~7-10 credits |
| Re-sync lyrics | ~3-5 credits |
What's Free
Once a karaoke is created, these actions are free:
- Editing lyrics text
- Manual sync adjustments
- Styling and customization
- Exporting videos (any resolution)
- Playing from library
- Creating versions
- Using presets
Checking Your Balance
Your credit balance appears:
- In the header (top right)
- Before creating a karaoke
- In the credits dialog
Click on your balance to see:
- Total available credits
- Credit packages and expiration dates
- Option to buy more
Credit Expiration
- Monthly subscription credits expire after 2 months
- Annual subscription credits expire after 1 year
- Credit pack credits expire after 1 year
Credits are used in order of expiration (oldest first).
What Happens When You Run Out
If you don't have enough credits:
- You'll see a notification before creating
- A dialog prompts you to buy more
- You can still access and edit existing karaokes
Getting More Credits
Ways to get credits:
- Free trial — 15 credits when you sign up (3 karaokes)
- Subscription — Monthly or annual plans
- Credit packs — One-time purchases
Learn more: Buy More Credits
Failed Processing
If karaoke creation fails for any reason:
- Your credits are automatically refunded
- You'll see a notification about the refund
- Try again or contact support