If your creative projects rely heavily on Adobe’s AI, this calculator will help you estimate how many generative credits you’ll spend on each project.
This way, you’ll know exactly if you need to get more credits. Depending on your results, you’ll also see a few alternatives to save credits by using other tools.
Just fill in the fields below to get your estimated credit consumption and a recommended credit plan.
Note: Keep in mind that these are just estimates. Credit consumption in Adobe varies significantly depending on the partner model you choose (like Firefly, Sora, Veo, or ElevenLabs) and your file’s resolution. Also, remember that it often takes several attempts to get an image or video sequence that you really love (and each generation consumes credits too).
Adobe AI Credit Calculator
AI Image & Vector Generation
AI Video Generation
Audio, Translation & Bulk Production
Estimated Consumption:
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Recommended add-on plan:
Buy Adobe CreditsAlternative options to save credits:
You can complement your work with these external tools:
- Text to Audio: Elevenlabs (Great free option)
- Image to Video: Use Gemini, ChatGPT, or Grok.
- AI Music: Suno (Free, no commercial use)
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Adobe Generative Credits
Do Adobe generative credits roll over month to month?
No, generative credits do not roll over to the next month. Your generative credit balance will reset to your allocated amount automatically on a monthly basis based on your billing date.
What is the difference between standard and premium generative features?
Standard features (like Generative Fill in Photoshop) use less processing power and typically consume 1 credit per generation. Premium features (like video generation or partner models like OpenAI and Google) require advanced power and use significantly more credits per generation.
Why does video generation consume so many credits?
Advanced tools that create video need massive amounts of power to run. Depending on the model and output resolution, the cost varies wildly. For example, Firefly Video at 540p costs 20 credits per second, while high-resolution partner models like Veo 2 or Luma Ray can consume 100 to 150 credits per second.
What happens if I use all my generative credits?
Paid Creative Cloud users can purchase Firefly add-on plans for additional premium credits. However, if your specific plan includes "unlimited access", you can continue using standard generative features (like basic image generation) as often as you like without credits being deducted.