As of 2026, CapCut offers three distinct types of credits, each with its own way of being obtained, validity period, and usage priority. These credits are used to access advanced AI-powered features that go beyond standard subscription benefits.
Below is a detailed breakdown of each credit type:
Subscription Credits
- How to Get Them: Automatically granted when you subscribe to a CapCut Pro or Teams plan.
- Validity: Valid for one full subscription billing cycle (e.g., 30 days for monthly plans, 365 days for annual).
- Usage: Used first when you apply eligible AI tools (like AI Image Generation or Smart Cutout Pro) during your active subscription period.
đź“Ť Note: These credits refresh with each new billing cycle if your subscription remains active.
Activity Credits
- How to Get Them: Earned by participating in official CapCut campaigns, challenges, or promotional events (e.g., "Summer Creator Challenge" or "New Feature Trial").
- Validity: Varies based on the specific activity rules—could be 7 days, 30 days, or even permanent for special rewards. The expiry date is clearly stated when awarded.
- Usage: Typically used to try out new or limited-time AI features without spending money.
đź“Ť Note: These are bonus credits and do not require payment.
Purchased Credits
- How to Get Them: Bought directly through in-app purchase or the CapCut website store (e.g., $4.99 for 100 credits).
- Validity: Remain valid for 2 years from the date of purchase.
- Usage: Ideal for users without an active Pro/Teams subscription who still want occasional access to premium AI tools.
đź“Ť Note: These are the most flexible and long-lasting credits, but they are consumed only after subscription and activity credits are exhausted.
đź’ˇ Credit Consumption Order:
When you use an AI feature that requires credits, CapCut deducts them in this fixed order:
1. Subscription Credits → 2. Activity Credits → 3. Purchased Credits
This ensures you always use time-limited or free credits first, preserving your paid credits.
Platform Support for Credit Management
All three platforms support viewing and using credits, but functionality varies:
CapCut Online (Web)
- Full credit dashboard with balance, history, and expiry dates for each credit batch.
- You can purchase additional credits directly.
- Clear indication of which credit type will be used before applying an AI tool.
CapCut PC (Windows / macOS)
- Real-time sync with your Web account credit balance.
- Shows credit deduction pop-ups when using AI features.
- Cannot purchase credits—clicking "Buy More" redirects you to the Web version.
CapCut Mobile App (iOS / Android)
- Displays total usable credit balance under your profile.
- Automatically applies credits when using mobile-optimized AI tools (e.g., AI Portrait Animation).
- Does not show expiry details per batch and does not support purchasing credits within the app.
Final Notes:
- Credits are tied to your CapCut account, not your device—use them seamlessly across platforms.
- Expired credits are permanently removed and cannot be recovered.
- In Teams, subscription credits are shared at the team level, while activity and purchased credits remain personal.
This flexible credit system lets you explore CapCut's most innovative AI tools—whether you're subscribed, participating in events, or paying as you go.