Overview
Each Magic Hour tool has limits based on your plan and selected settings. These may include output resolution, video or audio length, upload size, and credit cost.
Always check the credit estimate shown in the Magic Hour editor before generating. It is the most accurate price for your selected model, resolution, length, audio, and other options.
Limitations by Tool
Image Generation & Editing Tools
Tool | Credit Cost per Generation |
AI Image Generator | Varies by model, resolution, and number of images. Check the estimate in the editor. |
AI Image Editor | Starts at 10 credits and varies by model, resolution, and number of images. |
AI Image Upscaler | 25 credits (2× Pro) · 50 credits (2× Creative) · 100 credits (4× Pro) · 200 credits (4× Creative) |
AI Image Expander | 25 credits |
AI Headshot Generator | 50 credits |
AI Selfie Generator | 50 credits |
Face Swap Photo | 10 credits |
Head Swap | 10 credits |
Body Swap | 100 credits |
AI Clothes Changer | 25 credits |
Background Remover | 5 credits |
AI Face Editor | 1 credit |
Photo Colorizer | 10 credits |
AI GIF Generator | 50 credits |
AI Meme Generator | 10 credits |
AI Storyboard Generator | Varies by model; currently 100 or 250 credits |
QR Code Generator | 0 credits (currently free) |
Video Generation & Editing Tools
Video credit costs depend on the tool and selected settings. Longer videos, higher resolutions, premium models, and audio options generally use more credits.
Tool | Credit Cost and Length |
Text-to-Video | Varies by model, resolution, length, and audio options |
Image-to-Video | Varies by model, resolution, length, and audio options |
AI Video Editor | Varies by model, resolution, and clip length. Supports 3–10 second clips. |
Character Replace | Varies by resolution and clip length. Supports clips up to 15 seconds. |
AI Video Expander | Varies by clip length. Supports clips up to 15 seconds. |
Video-to-Video | Varies by video length |
Face Swap Video | Varies by video length |
Lip Sync | Varies by video length |
Talking Photo | Varies by output length |
Animation | Varies by output length |
AI Video Upscaler | Varies by video length |
Auto Subtitle Generator | Varies by video length |
AI Video Expander | Varies by model and extension length |
Audio-to-Video | Varies by output length |
AI UGC Ad Generator | Varies by ad length and selected options |
Character Replace preview: The full /create/character-replace tool uses credits. A no-credit preview is planned for /products/character-replace. Until it appears there, use the estimate shown in the Create tool.
Character Replace examples: A 15-second clip currently costs 720 credits at 480p or 1,440 credits at 720p. Shorter clips cost less.
AI Video Editor example: A 10-second edit using Google Omni at 720p currently costs 1,440 credits. Other models and settings may cost less.
Audio Tools
Tool | Credit Cost |
AI Voice Generator | 0.05 credits per character of generated speech |
AI Voice Cloner | 0.05 credits per character of generated speech |
AI Voice Changer | 1 credit per second of output audio |
Video-to-Audio | Varies by video length |
AI Music Generator | 1 credit per second of generated audio |
Characters
Use Characters to create a reusable person reference for supported image and video tools.
Characters is free to use. Creating, saving, or managing a Character does not have a separate credit cost. Generations use the normal credit cost of the tool where the Character is used.
Each Character can include 1–12 reference photos, with a maximum size of 100 MB per photo.
Understanding Credit Costs
Credit costs vary because different models and settings require different amounts of processing. Higher resolution, longer duration, premium models, additional outputs, and generated audio can increase the cost.
Before generating, check the credit estimate in the editor. This shows the amount that will be charged for your current settings.
Plan-Based Resolution Limits
Your plan determines the highest resolution you can select. The exact resolutions available also depend on the tool and model.
Plan | General Resolution Limit |
Free | Up to 576px |
Creator | Up to 1024px |
Pro | Up to 1472px |
Business | Up to 4K on supported tools and models |
Some tools and models support lower maximum resolutions. If a setting is unavailable, the editor will show an upgrade prompt or ask you to select another resolution.
Video and Audio Length Limits
Maximum length varies by tool and model. The editor shows the available duration for your current selection. If your input is too long, trim it before generating or select a supported setting.
Input File Limitations
Upload Size Limits
Plan | Maximum Upload Size |
Free | 200 MB |
Creator | 2 GB |
Pro | 5 GB |
Business | 10 GB |
Individual tools may also have format or input-specific limits.
Credit Balance and Insufficient Credits
If you do not have enough credits, the generation will not start and you will not be charged.
If you run out of credits, you can:
Purchase additional credits with a Credit Pack
Upgrade to a plan that includes more credits
Choose a shorter duration, lower resolution, or lower-cost model
Credits never expire. Unused credits from subscriptions and credit packs carry over indefinitely.
What Happens If You Exceed a Limit
Limit | What to Do |
Resolution unavailable on your plan | Choose a lower resolution or upgrade your plan |
Video or audio is too long | Shorten the input or output, or choose another supported setting |
Insufficient credits | The generation will not start; purchase credits or reduce the generation settings |
Upload is too large | Compress the file or upgrade for a larger upload limit |
Upgrading Your Plan
To access higher resolutions, larger uploads, more saved Characters, and additional tools, upgrade at magichour.ai/pricing. New limits take effect immediately.
Getting Help
If you have questions about a limit or credit estimate, contact [email protected] and include:
Your current plan
The tool and settings you selected
The error message you received, if applicable