How Generation Uses Credits
Think of credits as the fuel for Genpire's AI engine. They're what we use to power the complex process of turning your product idea—whether it's a detailed description or a simple sketch—into a complete, factory-ready tech pack. The magic happens during that generation step, and that’s the one and only time credits come into play.
As you get your idea ready on the creation screen, you’ll want to keep an eye on the credit counter. It’s right there for you to see, updating in real time. This little counter does two important things: it shows you how many credits you have left in your account, and it gives you a live estimate of how many credits the current generation will use. This way, there are no surprises. You know exactly what’s needed before you tell the AI to get the ball rolling.
What's Free? (Hint: Almost Everything Else)
Here’s the good news: generating the tech pack is the only thing that costs credits. Once that tech pack exists, you’re free to use and manage it as much as you need without ever thinking about your credit balance. Don't sweat it!
Go ahead and dive into your Tech Packs section. You can open and view any of your tech packs, whether they’re drafts or published versions, as many times as you like. Need to make some edits or manage revisions? Go for it—it won’t use a single credit. Organizing your work into collections, searching through your catalog, or even starting the quote request process to connect with a manufacturer is all part of the package. We want you to feel free to explore, refine, and manage your projects without friction.
Running Out of Credits
It happens! If you find your credit balance is running low or you're fresh out, topping up is simple. You can manage your credits and see all your options by heading over to the account or billing section of your dashboard. There, you'll find everything you need to add more credits and jump right back into creating your next great product.
Related questions
Do I get charged credits for editing a tech pack?
Nope! Editing is completely on the house. Once a tech pack has been generated, you can tweak the details, manage revisions, and make all the changes you need without it ever touching your credit balance.
Where can I see how many credits I have left?
You can always see your current credit balance on the product creation screen—the counter updates in real-time as you work. For a more detailed overview, just pop over to your main account or billing page.
Will I be warned before a generation uses my credits?
Absolutely. The credit counter on the generation screen gives you a live estimate of what the tech pack will use before you commit. This way, you always know exactly what you’re spending before you hit the button.