Kapwing Credits Ran Out
Quick answer
Kapwing credits reset on the 1st of each month and unused ones expire. Free gets only 10 credits; upgrading is the only documented way to get more.
Most likely fix: Check usage and reset date
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Check usage and reset date
- Usage resets on the 1st of each month regardless of billing date
Did this fix it?2. Use tools that do not cost credits
- Some tools use no credits and are unlimited for paid users
Did this fix it?3. Upgrade the plan
- From the Billing tab upgrade Pro to Business
- Enterprise offers custom credit amounts
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
AI tools are blocked because you have no credits left.
Why it happens
- Free plan has 10 credits in total
- Pro has 1,000 a month and Business 4,000
- Heavy tools cost more (Lip Sync 30 credits per minute, subtitles 1 per minute)
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