How LlamaGen Credits Work
Understand credit units, comic versus anime Auto Model defaults, credit expiration, top-ups, redraws, failed generations, and how to plan a comic budget.
The essentials
LlamaGen credits are used for eligible AI operations. There is no single cost for all images or all comic pages: the amount depends on the workflow, model, and sometimes the operation and settings.
| Default Auto Model task | Default cost | Output unit |
|---|---|---|
| Comic creation | 150 credits | One comic panel |
| Anime image creation | 100 credits | One anime image generation |
These are both valid Auto Model defaults. A page containing four comic panels is not one panel. For example, generating four panels with Comic Auto Model is approximately 4 × 150 = 600 credits before additional charged work.
You can also manually choose eligible models with different credit prices; some comic panel models can range from 50 to 600 credits / panel. Check your model picker before generating.
What uses credits, and what doesn't?
See our detailed, action-by-action reference: What costs credits, what doesn't?. It explains artwork generation, redraws, text edits, cover art, and operations with their own separate charges.
A useful distinction: editing an existing text object is not the same as running AI to regenerate an image. Not every AI-assisted feature, export, or model is free just because text or layout editing may not call an image model.
Where credits come from
Your account may receive credits through an eligible subscription, a one-time top-up, or a promotion/reward. These credit types can have different availability and expiration rules. The current offer and account terms are authoritative.
Do credits expire? Under the currently published standard rules, unused subscription credits expire at the end of their billing cycle, while standard top-up credits are valid for 120 days from purchase. A specific promotion or purchase may state different terms; check that offer and Usage. Do not assume LlamaGen credits roll over forever.
Are top-ups subscriptions? No. A one-time credit top-up is a single purchase and does not begin a recurring subscription. If you also have a subscription, it has its own renewal and cancellation controls.
Are website and Comic API credits the same? No. Personal LlamaGen subscription credits and Comic API balances are separate and cannot be converted into each other.
See your balance and actual deductions
- Sign in to the account used for the purchase.
- Open Credit Usage.
- Check your balance and recent usage entries.
- Compare any charge to the actual generation's model, workflow, artwork ID, and time.
- Use Billing Settings to review subscription renewal or payment information.
The credit balance and successful charge history are more useful than estimates when investigating an individual request.
Calculate how many panels you can make
Panel budget = page count × panels per page × credits per panel, before retries and other generated assets.
For a 20-page comic with four panels per page:
| Model selection | Initial illustration budget |
|---|---|
| Lower-cost 50-credit model, where available | 4,000 credits |
| Comic Auto Model, 150 credits/panel | 12,000 credits |
| Higher-cost 300-credit model | 24,000 credits |
This is not a quote for a whole book: front/back covers, character images, redraws, and other AI operations can be extra. The 20-page comic guide explains how to estimate the complete workflow without assuming every page costs the same.
What if I run out of credits?
A generation that requires more credits than you have may be unavailable until eligible subscription credits renew or you purchase a top-up. Existing project content does not need to be regenerated simply because the balance is low. Features and access still depend on your plan.
See current plans for credit allocations. One-time top-ups have separate conditions from monthly subscriptions.
What if a generation fails but credits were deducted?
Do not assume every failed request is refunded in the same way. Some workflows explicitly report a refund; others require inspection. First check whether the generation completed in the background, then match the entry in Usage.
Follow Generation failed but credits were deducted. For support, share the account email, project/artwork ID, time with time zone, model, error message, and relevant credit entry; do not send login credentials.
Related guides
- What costs credits, what doesn't? — per-action guidance and unexpected charges.
- Why Auto Model costs 150 credits for comics and 100 for anime — the two defaults explained.
- Plan a 20-page comic and choose a model — production budgeting.
- Pricing FAQ — plans, billing, cancellation, and tax.
- Current prices — current plan amounts and billing period.