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Credits are the currency used for AI-powered processing in Youka. You spend credits when creating a karaoke track or re-syncing lyrics. Everything else — editing, styling, exporting, and library playback — is completely free.

What credits pay for

The AI work involved in creating a karaoke track (vocal separation, lyric transcription, and word-level timing) consumes credits. The exact cost depends on:
  • Song duration — longer songs use more credits
  • Lyrics mode — auto-transcription costs more than alignment against provided lyrics
  • AI model — premium models cost more than the standard option
You’ll see the exact credit cost displayed before you confirm each creation, so there are no surprises.

Credit costs

ActionCredits used
Create karaoke (with your lyrics)~5 credits
Create karaoke (auto-transcribe)~7–10 credits
Re-sync lyrics~3–5 credits

What’s free

Once a karaoke is created, the following actions cost no credits:
  • Editing lyric text
  • Manual sync adjustments
  • Styling and visual customization
  • Exporting videos (any resolution)
  • Playing tracks from your library
  • Creating versions
  • Using presets

Checking your balance

Your credit balance appears in the top-right corner of the header at all times. It also appears on the creation screen before you confirm a new karaoke, so you can verify you have enough credits before committing. Click your balance to open the credits dialog, where you can see:
  • Total credits available
  • Individual credit packages with their expiration dates
  • Options to buy more

Credit expiration

Credit sourceExpiration
Monthly subscription2 months from allocation
Annual subscription1 year from allocation
Credit packs (one-time purchase)1 year from purchase
Credits are used in expiration order — oldest credits are spent first.

What happens when you run out

If you don’t have enough credits to create a karaoke:
  • You’ll see a notification before the creation starts
  • A dialog prompts you to purchase more credits
  • You can still access, play, and edit all your existing karaoke projects

Getting more credits

SourceDetails
Free trial15 credits when you sign up (~3 karaokes)
SubscriptionMonthly or annual plans with automatically renewing credits
Credit packsOne-time purchases; credits never auto-renew
Visit the pricing page for current plan details and credit amounts.

Failed processing and refunds

If karaoke creation fails for any reason, your credits are automatically refunded. You’ll see a notification confirming the refund, and you can try again or contact support at support@youka.io.