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Credits are the units Pinsearch uses for AI creation work. Research tools such as Keyword Finder, Pin Explorer, and Profile Explorer require active access, but they do not spend credits for normal research actions. Credits are mainly used when Pinsearch creates larger AI outputs.

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Where to see your credits

Open Settings and select Credits & Usage. This tab shows:
  • Total Received: Credits added through trial, plan, lifetime, or packs.
  • Credits Used: Credits already spent on AI generation.
  • Available Balance: Credits ready to spend now.
  • Next refill: The next scheduled subscription refill, when your plan has one.
  • Recent credit activity: Recent credit additions, usage, and refunds.
  • Top up credits: Available credit pack options.
The sidebar can also show your plan name and current credit balance.

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What uses credits

ActionCredit cost
Generate Pin titles and descriptionsFree
Create an article from uploaded images1 credit per image
Create an article from a topic or keyword2 credits per listicle item
Regenerate an article image2 credits
Regenerate article text or descriptions where availableFree
You still need active Pinsearch access to use the creation tools, even when the specific action is free.

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Subscription credits and purchased credits

Pinsearch keeps credit balances in two practical groups:
  • Subscription credits: Credits included with a free trial or recurring subscription.
  • Purchased credits: Credits from lifetime starter credits or credit packs.
When you spend credits, Pinsearch uses subscription credits first. If the action needs more than your subscription balance, it uses purchased credits after that.

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Why this matters

Subscription credits can roll over only up to your plan’s bank limit. Purchased credits sit outside that rollover cap and stay on your account until used. This means a credit pack can give you extra room without replacing your monthly plan credits.

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If you do not have enough credits

You can:
  • Reduce the number of uploaded images.
  • Reduce the No. of Items in Listicle for topic-based articles.
  • Wait for your next subscription refill.
  • Buy a credit pack from Settings > Credits & Usage.
  • Change to a plan with more monthly credits.

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If credits look wrong

Check Recent credit activity in Settings > Credits & Usage. Look for recent items such as generation usage, subscription refills, credit pack additions, lifetime credits, or refunds.
If the balance still looks wrong after refreshing Pinsearch, contact support with the approximate time and the action you were taking.