Getting started
Credits and account
How Artgen accounts and credits work in plain language — sign-in, free fixed effects, AI usage, and where to see prices.
Do I need an account?
- Browse styles, tools and blog pages — no account needed.
- Run a fixed effect or AI generation — sign in required.
What uses credits
| Action | Credits |
|---|---|
| Six fixed effects (pixel, ASCII, cyanotype, risograph, pop art, pointillism) | No — free with sign-in |
| AI create from a prompt | Yes — cost depends on the selected model |
| AI reimagine / style transfer on an upload | Yes — cost depends on the model |
| ASCII conversion after an AI ASCII source image is ready | No extra charge to retry the character conversion |
The studio shows the credit cost for the selected model before you generate. Different models can cost different amounts. There is no fixed “images per plan” count — see Pricing for subscriptions, one-time packs and billing details.
How credits behave (in words)
From the pricing FAQ and terms (paraphrased — always check the current Pricing and Terms pages):
- Unused credits accumulate in your account balance and do not expire under the current offer while your account remains available.
- Cancelling a subscription stops future renewals; it does not remove remaining credits.
- Credits are added after a payment is confirmed as successful. Confirmation and credit delivery can take time.
- Credits are deducted when an accepted generation request starts; if generation fails because the model service errors, the system tries to return them. If a return is missing, contact support with the request identifier.
Exact plan names, amounts and checkout run through Stripe on the pricing page.
Video
Video generation is currently unavailable.