Buying Coins on Redraw: how one-time Coin purchases work
You're wrapping up an important project, but your Coins ran out before your subscription renews. You still have a few images left to deliver, and the question comes up: do I need to upgrade my plan, or can I just buy more Coins?
Redraw's one-time Coin purchase lets you keep using the platform without changing your subscription. You buy additional credits, they're added to your account automatically, and they stay available whenever you need them.
In this article, you'll learn how buying Coins works, when it's worth it, and the main rules for using them.
What are Redraw Coins?
Coins are the credits used to access Redraw's features.
Whenever you use a tool that consumes credits, such as rendering, image editing, video generation, 3D model creation, or other features available on the platform, a specific amount of Coins is used.
Each tool clearly shows how many Coins will be consumed before generating, so you can keep track of how your credits are being used.
How does a one-time Coin purchase work?
In addition to the Coins included in your monthly subscription, Redraw lets you buy additional Coin packages.
Once the purchase is confirmed, the Coins are added to your account automatically and can be used normally across all compatible features on the platform.
Who can buy Coins?
Coin purchases are available for the eligible plans indicated by the platform.
When available for your account, the purchase option will appear directly inside Redraw, letting you buy new packages whenever you need them.
Do I need to change my plan to buy more Coins?
No.
If you only need to temporarily increase the amount of credits available, you can buy extra Coins without changing your subscription.
This is useful when you have a one-off spike in demand, such as:
- delivering an important project;
- a period with a higher number of clients;
- using models that consume more Coins;
- needing to generate a large volume of images in a single month.
Which Coins are used first?
Whenever you have monthly subscription Coins available, they'll be used before the Coins bought through a one-time purchase.
The consumption order is:
- Monthly subscription Coins;
- Coins bought through a one-time purchase.
This logic preserves your separately purchased Coins while there's still a balance available from your active subscription.
How long do purchased Coins stay available?
Coins bought through a one-time purchase are valid for 12 months from the date they become available in your account.
Coins included in your subscription follow the rules of your plan and are renewed according to your billing cycle.
Do subscription Coins roll over?
No.
Coins provided monthly through your subscription do not roll over between renewal cycles. If they aren't used within the subscription period, they expire according to your plan's rules.
When is it worth buying Coins?
A one-time purchase is usually the best option when you only need a temporary top-up of credits. Some examples:
- a project required more generations than expected;
- you want to use models that consume more Coins;
- you took on new clients before your subscription renews;
- you need to finish a job without interrupting your workflow.
In these situations, buying Coins is usually more practical than changing your plan.
When is upgrading your plan the better choice?
One-time Coin purchases are designed to complement your subscription during periods of higher demand. However, if you find yourself buying Coins frequently, it's worth considering a higher plan.
More advanced plans offer more monthly Coins, access to exclusive features, and better value for anyone who uses Redraw regularly. If you notice your Coins run out every month before renewal, upgrading is probably the more economical and complete option for your workflow.
Does a one-time purchase change my subscription?
No.
Buying Coins is completely independent of your subscription. When you buy an additional package:
- your plan stays the same;
- your subscription price is not changed;
- your renewal date remains the same;
- your benefits stay unchanged.
Can I buy Coins more than once?
Yes.
Whenever the feature is available for your account, you can buy new packages as needed.
How do I buy Coins on Redraw?
When available for your plan, just go to your user profile, in the Coin purchase area inside the platform.
After selecting the package you want and completing payment, the Coins are added to your account balance automatically.
Can Coins be transferred to another account?
It depends on your plan.
On individual plans, Coins are tied to the account where they were made available and cannot be transferred, sold, or converted into cash.
On Business plans, Coins are part of the plan's shared balance and can be used by the members linked by the administrator. Each user keeps their own account, projects, and usage history, but consumes the Coins made available for the Business plan.
Are Coins refundable?
Once they've been made available in your account, Coins bought through a one-time purchase are non-refundable, except when there's a technical error demonstrably attributable to Redraw or when applicable law requires otherwise.
How to make the most of your Coins
A few practices help reduce unnecessary attempts and get more out of your credits.
Before generating an image:
- use a well-organized input image;
- review the camera framing;
- use Image Evaluation when available;
- write a clear, objective prompt when you use one;
- choose the model best suited to your goal;
- use reference images when it makes sense.
These small adjustments increase your chances of getting a good result in the very first generations.
Frequently asked questions
What are Redraw Coins?
They're the credits used to access the platform's features.
Can I buy Coins without changing my plan?
Yes. A one-time purchase is independent of your subscription.
Do purchased Coins replace subscription Coins?
No. They work as an additional balance.
Which Coins are used first?
Subscription Coins are used first. Then the Coins bought through a one-time purchase.
Do purchased Coins expire?
Yes. They're valid for 12 months after becoming available in your account.
Can I buy Coins whenever I need them?
Yes, as long as the feature is available for your plan.
Does buying Coins change my subscription?
No. Your plan, renewal, and benefits stay exactly the same.
Can I transfer Coins to another account?
On individual plans, no. On the Business plan, Coins are shared among the members linked to the same plan by the administrator.
Can Coins be converted into cash?
No. Coins are virtual credits used exclusively within the Redraw platform.
Is it better to buy Coins or upgrade?
If you use practically all of your subscription Coins every month, it may be more worthwhile to move to a higher plan. Beyond offering a larger amount of monthly Coins, higher plans may also unlock exclusive features and additional resources.
Keep creating without interrupting your projects
One-time Coin purchases let you keep using Redraw whenever you need extra credits, without changing your subscription and without interrupting your workflow.
That way, you keep your projects moving, use the platform's tools according to your demand, and choose the consumption method that makes the most sense for the moment you're in.
Updated on: 15/09/2026