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# Credits & Pricing

> Transparent pricing for Vectorized (AI Vectorizer) - Image Tracer. Learn about credits, packages, expiration, and how to purchase.

## How Credits Work

Vectorized (AI Vectorizer) - Image Tracer uses a **credit-based pricing model** with no subscriptions or hidden fees.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Pay As You Go" icon="wallet">
    Buy credits when you need them

    No monthly fees or commitments
  </Card>

  <Card title="Credits Never Expire*" icon="infinity">
    Use credits at your own pace

    \*6-month validity (details below)
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Credit Costs

| Action             | Credits    | What You Get                                                             |
| ------------------ | ---------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **HD Preview**     | 2 credits  | Full-resolution preview with watermark. Test settings before converting. |
| **Convert to SVG** | 10 credits | Clean, editable SVG without watermark. Ready to use in your designs.     |

<Note>
  **Smart workflow**: Use HD Preview (2 credits) to test settings, then Convert (10 credits) when satisfied. This saves you from re-converting!
</Note>

***

## Pricing Packages

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Starter Pack">
    <Card>
      ## \$4 USD

      ### 100 Credits

      **Perfect for**:

      * Trying out the plugin
      * Small projects
      * Occasional use
      * Testing different presets

      **Includes**:

      * ✓ \~10 full conversions
      * ✓ \~50 HD previews
      * ✓ 6-month validity
      * ✓ All presets and features

      **Cost per conversion**: \$0.40

      <button className="btn-primary">Buy Starter Pack</button>
    </Card>

    <Accordion title="What can you do with 100 credits?">
      **Example workflows**:

      **Option 1**: 10 careful conversions

      * Preview each image (2 credits × 10 = 20)
      * Convert when satisfied (10 credits × 10 = 100)
      * Total: 120 credits (need to preview less or buy more)

      **Option 2**: 8 conversions with testing

      * Preview twice per image (2 × 2 × 8 = 32)
      * Convert (10 × 8 = 80)
      * Total: 112 credits

      **Option 3**: 10 confident conversions

      * No preview, direct convert (10 × 10 = 100)
      * Best for experienced users

      **Option 4**: 50 previews only

      * Test settings extensively
      * Convert later with more credits
    </Accordion>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Pro Pack ⭐">
    <Card color="#16A34A">
      ## \$8 USD

      ### 400 Credits

      ⭐ **Most Popular - 50% Bonus!**

      **Perfect for**:

      * Regular users
      * Design teams
      * Client projects
      * Design system work

      **Includes**:

      * ✓ \~40 full conversions
      * ✓ \~200 HD previews
      * ✓ 6-month validity
      * ✓ All presets and features
      * ✓ **50% more credits per dollar!**

      **Cost per conversion**: \$0.20 (50% savings!)

      <button className="btn-primary">Buy Pro Pack</button>
    </Card>

    <Accordion title="Why Pro Pack is the best value">
      **Comparison**:

      | Package     | Price | Credits  | \$/Credit    | \$/Conversion |
      | ----------- | ----- | -------- | ------------ | ------------- |
      | Starter     | \$4   | 100      | \$0.040      | \$0.40        |
      | Pro         | \$8   | 400      | \$0.020      | \$0.20        |
      | **Savings** | +\$4  | **+300** | **50% less** | **50% less**  |

      **You save**: \$4 compared to buying 4× Starter Packs

      **Recommended for**:

      * Anyone converting more than 10 images
      * Teams sharing the plugin
      * Regular Figma users
      * Best ROI for most users
    </Accordion>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Note>
  **Need more credits?** Simply purchase multiple Pro Packs as needed. Credits from all purchases stack together!
</Note>

***

## Credit Expiration

<Warning>
  **Credits expire after 6 months** from the date of purchase.
</Warning>

### How Expiration Works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Purchase Credits">
    You buy a credit pack today (e.g., January 1, 2025)

    **Expiration date**: July 1, 2025 (6 months later)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Expiration Warnings">
    You'll see warnings in the plugin:

    * 🟡 **7 days before**: Yellow warning badge
    * 🔴 **3 days before**: Red urgent warning
    * ⚫ **After expiration**: Credits become unavailable
  </Step>

  <Step title="Renewal Resets Expiration">
    **Key benefit**: Buying new credits resets the expiration date for **all** your credits!

    **Example**:

    * Day 170: You have 50 credits expiring in 10 days
    * You buy 100 more credits
    * **All 150 credits** now expire in 6 months from Day 170
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  **Pro tip**: Buy credits before they expire to reset the clock on your existing balance. No credits ever wasted!
</Tip>

### What Happens When Credits Expire

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Before Expiration">
    * ✓ Full access to all features
    * ✓ Preview and convert normally
    * ✓ Credits available for use
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Expiration Warning">
    **7 days before**:

    * 🟡 Yellow badge appears
    * Message: "Credits expire in X days"
    * Suggestion: "Buy now to extend expiry"

    **3 days before**:

    * 🔴 Red badge (more urgent)
    * Message: "Expires in X days!"
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="After Expiration">
    * ⚫ Credits become unavailable
    * Cannot preview or convert
    * Need to purchase new credits
    * **Note**: Expired credits cannot be recovered
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

***

## How to Purchase Credits

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click 'Buy Credits' in Plugin">
    Located at the top of the plugin panel, next to your credit balance.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Your Package">
    * **Starter Pack**: \$4 for 100 credits
    * **Pro Pack**: \$8 for 400 credits (⭐ Recommended)

    Select the package that fits your needs.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete Secure Payment">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/vectorized/ykrACu7FU0Tosj-7/images/payment.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ykrACu7FU0Tosj-7&q=85&s=b05f73d13d6d4549b5cebc422b00bced" alt="PayPro secure checkout" width="958" height="1042" data-path="images/payment.png" />

    **Payment processed by PayPro** (industry-leading security)

    **Accepted payment methods**:

    * 💳 Credit/Debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex)
    * 🍎 Apple Pay
    * 🔵 Google Pay
    * 🏦 Bank transfers (select regions)

    **Security**:

    * ✓ PCI-DSS compliant
    * ✓ Encrypted connection
    * ✓ We never see or store your card details
  </Step>

  <Step title="Credits Added Instantly">
    * ✅ Credits appear in your account immediately
    * ✅ Success notification
    * ✅ Updated expiration date shown
    * ✅ Receipt emailed automatically

    Start vectorizing right away!
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## Frequently Asked Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I get a refund?" icon="rotate-left">
    **Refund policy**:

    * ❌ Credits are **non-refundable** once purchased
    * ✅ **Except**: Technical issues preventing use

    **Why no refunds**:

    * Credits are instantly usable
    * API costs are incurred immediately
    * Similar to gift cards or prepaid services

    **Recommendation**:

    * Start with **Starter Pack** (\$4) to test
    * Use **HD Preview** (2 credits) before full conversions
    * Upgrade to Pro Pack once confident

    **If you have technical issues**: Contact support immediately. We'll help resolve or refund if we can't fix it.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do credits work across Desktop and Browser?" icon="laptop-mobile">
    **Yes! Credits are tied to your Figma account.**

    * ✓ Buy on Desktop, use on Browser (and vice versa)
    * ✓ Same balance everywhere
    * ✓ Single credit pool

    **How it works**:

    * Credits linked to your Figma User ID
    * Synced automatically across devices
    * No manual transfer needed
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I share credits with my team?" icon="users">
    **No, credits are individual.**

    * Each Figma account needs separate credits
    * Cannot transfer between accounts
    * Cannot pool credits

    **For teams**:

    * Each member purchases independently
    * Or use shared Figma account (not recommended)

    **Workaround**: Use a shared Figma account for team work (all members log in with same account).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What if I run out of credits mid-project?" icon="battery-empty">
    **No problem! Purchase anytime.**

    **What happens**:

    * Plugin shows "Insufficient credits" message
    * Click "Buy Credits" button
    * Purchase completes in \~30 seconds
    * Resume work immediately

    **Pro tip**: Buy Pro Pack (\$8/400 credits) to avoid frequent purchases.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Are there discounts for students/non-profits?" icon="graduation-cap">
    **Currently**: Standard pricing for all users

    **Best value**: Pro Pack at $8 for 400 credits ($0.20 per conversion)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I buy credits as a gift?" icon="gift">
    **Credit gifting is not currently available.**

    Credits are tied to individual Figma accounts and cannot be transferred.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What payment methods do you accept?" icon="credit-card">
    **All major payment methods via PayPro**:

    * 💳 Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover
    * 💳 Debit cards: Most regions
    * 🍎 Apple Pay
    * 🔵 Google Pay
    * 🏦 Bank transfers: EUR/GBP regions
    * 🌍 Local payment methods: 135+ countries

    **Security**: PayPro handles all payments. We never see or store your card details.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Will prices increase in the future?" icon="chart-line">
    **Current pricing is locked for existing users.**

    * If we raise prices, your current credit packs remain at old price
    * No retroactive price changes
    * Grandfathered pricing for loyal users

    **Why we might raise prices**:

    * Vectorizer.ai API cost increases
    * New premium features added
    * Enterprise features

    **Recommendation**: Pro Pack offers best long-term value.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do you offer subscriptions?" icon="calendar-check">
    **No subscriptions currently.**

    **Why credit-based**:

    * ✓ Pay only for what you use
    * ✓ No monthly commitments
    * ✓ No surprise charges
    * ✓ Credits last 6 months
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

***

## Pricing Transparency

We believe in transparent pricing. Here's the breakdown:

### What Your Credits Pay For

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="API Costs" icon="server">
    **\~60% of price**

    Vectorizer.ai API processing fees
  </Card>

  <Card title="Infrastructure" icon="cloud">
    **\~20% of price**

    Servers, storage, bandwidth
  </Card>

  <Card title="Development" icon="code">
    **\~20% of price**

    Plugin updates, support, features
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Why We Don't Offer Free Tier

<Accordion title="API costs make free tier unsustainable">
  **Vectorizer.ai charges us per conversion**:

  * Preview: \~\$0.01 per request
  * Full conversion: \~\$0.06 per request

  **If we offered 10 free conversions**:

  * Cost to us: \$0.60 per user
  * With 10,000 users: \$6,000/month
  * Unsustainable without revenue

  **Our solution**: Cheap previews (2 credits = $0.04-$0.08) let you test before committing to full conversion.
</Accordion>

### Price Comparison

**Compared to alternatives**:

| Service                                       | Price       | Model        | Notes                  |
| --------------------------------------------- | ----------- | ------------ | ---------------------- |
| **Vectorized (AI Vectorizer) - Image Tracer** | $0.20-$0.40 | Pay per use  | In Figma, instant      |
| Vectorizer.ai (web)                           | \$9.99/mo   | Subscription | 100/month, leave Figma |
| Adobe Illustrator                             | \$20.99/mo  | Subscription | Image Trace, expensive |
| Manual tracing                                | \$25-100    | Per logo     | Freelancer rates       |

**Our advantage**: No subscription, use in Figma, professional quality.

***

## Ready to Get Started?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Buy Starter Pack" icon="rocket" color="#3B82F6">
    **\$4 for 100 credits**

    Perfect for trying out the plugin

    Open the plugin and click "Buy Credits"
  </Card>

  <Card title="Buy Pro Pack ⭐" icon="star" color="#16A34A">
    **\$8 for 400 credits**

    Best value - 50% more credits!

    Open the plugin and click "Buy Credits"
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Note>
  **Still have questions?** Check our [FAQ](/support/faq) or contact support at [zouwenqiang678@gmail.com](mailto:zouwenqiang678@gmail.com)
</Note>