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Help Center

Welcome to the OpenArt Help Center ✨ We’re here to guide you through everything you need to know about OpenArt — from getting started to advanced use cases. Explore the categories below or use the search function to quickly find answers.

Getting Started

What is OpenArt?

OpenArt is the leading AI creative platform, built for creators, brands, filmmakers, and storytellers who demand professional-grade results from their AI-powered creative tools. From image generation to character creation to navigable 3D worlds, OpenArt is where creative vision becomes reality. Read more about us on our blog.

What can I create with OpenArt?

OpenArt lets you create AI-generated images, videos, music, audio, and more — all in one platform. You can:
  • Generate images using models like Nano Banana Pro, Flux, Seedream, and GPT Image
  • Create videos with models like Kling, Veo, Seedance, Sora, and Grok
  • Train custom characters that stay consistent across all your generations
  • Build worlds with consistent settings and environments
  • Create music using AI music models to produce original tracks and soundtracks
  • Generate audio and voice clones for video narration
  • Create multi-scene stories with One Click Story — including music videos, explainer videos, and more

Whether you're making content for social media, marketing materials, or creative projects, OpenArt provides all the AI tools you need in one place.

How do I sign up?

You can sign up with Google, Discord, Twitter, or email + password. We also offer an SSO (single sign-on) option. Once registered, you’ll have access to credits, generation tools, and community features.

Device compatibility

OpenArt works on desktop and mobile browsers. For the best experience, use Chrome or Safari.

I don’t know how to do something — where should I go?

We have a full library of resources to help you learn:
  • Tutorials page — browse by category (video generation, image creation, characters, and more)
  • Blog — stories, insights, and guides to models and features from the OpenArt team
  • Discord community — ask questions and get help from experienced users

If you can't find what you're looking for, reach out to us at support@openart.ai.

Subscriptions & Billing

Is the subscription in US dollars or country-specific?

Subscriptions are available in USD and a few other currencies. Visit the checkout page to see which currencies are currently supported. More currencies will be coming soon.

What payment options are available (e.g., PayPal)?

Most debit and credit cards are accepted. We also support Amazon Pay, Link, and Cash App. Unfortunately, PayPal is not available at this time.

What’s the difference between monthly and annual plans?

The features are identical across monthly and annual billing — the only difference is pricing and flexibility:
  • Annual gives a significantly lower effective monthly rate, billed upfront for the year. Best if your usage is ongoing and predictable.
  • Monthly costs more per month but offers full flexibility — cancel, upgrade, or downgrade at any time.

If you're still testing things out, start monthly — you can switch to annual later once you know it fits your workflow.

Team Plan vs multiple seats on other plans

Team Plan offers centralized billing and shared assets/models. Multiple seats on basic plans are just independent accounts — seats cannot share content or collaborate.

Why am I seeing upgrade prompts despite having an active subscription?

Upgrade prompts may appear when your available credits have been fully used. To continue generating, you can either upgrade your subscription or purchase additional credits.

I subscribed but don’t see it in my account — why?

This usually happens when you’re logged into a different account than the one you subscribed with. Check the email on your payment receipt and make sure you’re logged into OpenArt with that same email. If you signed up with Google and also have an email/password account, you may have two separate accounts.

Which plan is best for me?

It depends on your usage and which models you rely on:
  • Most models are available across all tiers — the biggest difference between plans is how much you can generate per month, not which tools you can access
  • Pro is our most popular plan and offers the best balance of value and volume for regular creators
  • Wonder is designed for heavy users who want unlimited generations on our newest flagship models
  • Team Plan is the right choice if you need centralized billing and shared assets across multiple collaborators

For a full feature breakdown by tier, see our pricing page. If you're unsure, starting with Pro and upgrading later is a safe bet.

Can I cancel my subscription any time?

Yes. You can cancel your subscription at any time from Profile → Subscriptions.
  • Monthly plan: access continues until the end of the current month, then ends
  • Annual plan: access continues until the end of the current year, then ends

To avoid being charged for the next cycle, cancel at least 5 days before your renewal date.

What happens when I upgrade?

When you upgrade, you immediately gain access to the new plan's features and full credit allowance. You'll be billed the pro-rated difference between your old and new plan for the remainder of the current billing cycle — no waiting, no double charges.

How do I cancel my subscription, and what happens to my credits?

To cancel: Click on your Profile icon in the top right corner → Subscription → Cancel Plan, then click Continue and follow the steps to confirm. Cancelling stops future renewals. Your remaining credits stay available until the end of your current billing period, but unused monthly credits do not roll over after cancellation.

How do I cancel my extra credit add-on packs?

To cancel or adjust add-ons: Click on your Profile icon → Subscriptions → Add-ons and modify your add-on quantity. Note that add-on credit packs are recurring monthly charges — they automatically renew each billing cycle unless you cancel them. Changes take effect in the next billing cycle.

What happens to add-ons if I cancel my subscription?

If you cancel your Plus, Pro, or Wonder plan, associated add-ons are also canceled.

What happens when I downgrade or cancel?

The change takes effect at the start of your next billing cycle. You’ll keep access to your current plan’s features and credits until that cycle ends. After that, you’ll move to the lower plan (or Free), and unused monthly credits will not carry over.

What’s your refund policy?

AI-generated content is an evolving technology, and results can vary. Because generation costs are incurred at the time of creation, we’re generally unable to issue refunds for completed generations or active subscription periods.

You can cancel your subscription here at any time to stop future charges, and you’ll retain full access until the end of your current billing period.

I accidentally subscribed to yearly. Can you switch my yearly plan to monthly?

Our team will process the downgrade to the monthly plan and issue a partial refund for the unused portion of your yearly subscription. A minimum processing fee (10%) will be applied. Contact support@openart.ai to request this.

Where can I find my invoices and download them as PDFs?

Go to Profile → Subscriptions while signed in (or visit openart.ai/subscriptions). The Recent Invoices section lists your latest invoices — click the download icon next to a paid invoice to open it on Stripe, where you can save or print the PDF.

How do promotional discounts work?

Promotional and limited-time discounts apply only to the first billing period of a new purchase or upgrade. When your plan renews, it renews at the then-current list price - excluding any promotional discounts referenced on the "Pricing" page which are not applicable for a renewal.

Credit Usage

How do credits work, and when do they refill?

Credits are OpenArt's universal currency — every generation (image, video, audio, character training, etc.) costs a set number of credits, shown before you hit Generate.
  • Your monthly credits refill automatically on your billing anchor date (the day of the month you subscribed), not on the 1st
  • The exact refill time can vary slightly depending on when your payment is processed — if your credits haven't refreshed yet, wait a few minutes and refresh the page
  • You can check your next refill date under Profile → Subscriptions
  • Unused monthly credits don't roll over; unused add-on credits do (see the add-on section below)

Why do credit costs sometimes change?

Credit costs for individual models are tied to the underlying costs from our AI model providers, which occasionally adjust their pricing. When that happens, we pass through the change as transparently as possible — and we always aim to keep pricing as stable and low as we can. If a model’s credit cost has been updated, the new cost will be shown in the generation form before you confirm.

What are add-ons?

Add-ons are monthly extra credit packs you can stack on top of your subscription plan.
  • Available in increments of 5,000 credits per add-on
  • Can be added at any time from Profile → Subscriptions → Add-ons
  • Recurring monthly charge — renews automatically until you cancel
  • Unused add-on credits roll over to the next month (unlike monthly plan credits)

If you have both add-on credits and standard monthly subscription credits in your account, your add-on credits will be consumed first.

Why are add-on credits used first?

Add-on credits are designed to provide you with additional credit capacity when your regular monthly allocation is no longer sufficient. Using these credits first allows your standard monthly credits to remain available for use throughout your billing cycle.

Can I buy extra credits without a subscription?

No. Extra credits can only be purchased as an add-on to an active subscription.

Do purchased add-on credits roll over or expire?

Unused add-on credits (the portion above your monthly plan credits) will roll over to the next month. For example, if you're on the Pro plan with 24,000 monthly credits and purchase 15 add-ons (75,000 extra credits), you'll have a total of 99,000 credits this month. If you use 10,000 credits, you'll have 89,000 left.

At the start of next month, your 24,000 base credits will reset, and the unused 65,000 add-on credits will roll over — giving you a total of 89,000 credits again.

Will new users receive free credits?

Yes. When you create an account, you'll automatically receive a set of free credits to get started.

How many credits do generations cost?

Credit costs vary by model. The interface shows the credit cost before you generate. As a rough guide:
  • Image generation: 5–50 credits depending on the model and resolution
  • Video generation: 100–800+ credits depending on model, duration, and resolution

Check the credit indicator next to the Generate button for exact costs before each generation.

Do unused monthly credits roll over?

No. Monthly credits reset each billing cycle and do not carry over. (Add-on credits do roll over — see the add-on section above.)

Why aren’t my monthly credits resetting?

Your credits reset based on your billing anchor date, not the 1st of each month:
  • Yearly subscriptions: Credits reset monthly on the anniversary of your subscription start date
  • Monthly subscriptions: Credits reset after each monthly payment is processed

Check your next refill date under Profile → Subscriptions.

How do I check my credit usage history?

Click on your credit balance in the top right corner. This opens a detailed ledger showing your entire credit history — including generations, refunds, purchases, and monthly resets.

How does Unlimited Generation work?

Unlimited generation is available for Pro and Wonder plan users, and applies only to select models — the specific models and promotion periods are listed on the pricing page.

To maintain a smooth and fair experience for everyone, we may temporarily place high-activity accounts in a slower queue, but you can still enjoy unlimited generation. You may turn off Unlimited anytime to get back to a faster queue.

If unusual or automated activity is detected, your unlimited generation may be paused or temporarily disabled for review.

This policy is in place to ensure speed, reliability, and fair access for all our users.

Do I lose credits if a generation fails?

No. When a generation fails, credits are automatically refunded in most cases. If you don't see the refund immediately, refresh the page or check your credit history to confirm the refund. If credits still appear missing, contact support@openart.ai with the generation ID.

My credits disappeared — what happened?

Common reasons credits may appear to be missing:
  • Monthly reset: Your monthly credits reset to your plan amount on your billing date (unused credits don't carry over)
  • Stuck generation: A generation in progress has reserved credits — they'll be returned if it fails
  • Different account: You may be logged into a different account than the one with the subscription. Check the email tied to your receipt

If none of these apply, check your credit history to see a detailed ledger. If you still can't find the cause, contact support@openart.ai with your account email and we'll investigate.

Video Generation

Where can I learn about video generation?

Check out our Video Generation tutorials for step-by-step guides on creating videos, using lip sync, motion sync, Start & End Frames, One Click Story, and more.

Which video model should I use?

OpenArt offers a wide selection of video models, and we're always adding new ones as the technology evolves. Here's how to find the right one for you:
  • Start with the default model — it's pre-selected for a reason and is usually our current top recommendation
  • Explore and experiment — different models have different strengths (motion quality, character consistency, audio support, etc.). Try a few to see which fits your creative style
  • Check our Model Features page — we maintain an up-to-date overview of all available models with their highlights and capabilities
  • Join our Discord community — our users actively discuss and compare models, share tips, and post results. It's the best place to stay current on which models are trending

How long can my videos be?

Standard video generations are 5–15 seconds depending on the model. For longer content, use One Click Story, which lets you generate narrative videos up to 3 minutes by combining multiple scenes. You can also extend videos by using the last frame of one generation as the start frame of the next.

What are Start & End Frames, and how do I use them?

Start & End Frames let you control exactly how your video begins and ends. Upload an image as the start frame, end frame, or both — and the AI will generate a video that transitions between them. This is great for:
  • Creating smooth scene transitions
  • Controlling character movement direction
  • Extending existing videos seamlessly

For a detailed walkthrough, check out our tutorial video: The Power of Start & End Frame | A Complete Workshop.

How do I do lip sync / motion sync?

Lip sync and motion sync let you animate characters with audio or motion references:
  • Lip Sync: Upload a video or image + an audio file → the model animates the face to match the speech
  • Motion Sync: Upload a video reference → the model transfers the motion to your character

Check our Video Generation tutorials for detailed walkthroughs on both features.

Why does my video show random or foreign-language text?

Some video models may generate unwanted text overlays, especially when prompts mention text-related concepts. To avoid this:
  • Explicitly add “no text, no subtitles, no captions, no watermarks” to your prompt
  • Avoid using quotation marks in prompts (the model may interpret them as text to display)
  • If the issue persists, try a different model

How do I cancel a stuck video generation?

If your video generation appears stuck (timer keeps increasing with no output):
  • Click the Cancel button on the generation card — there should always be a cancel option available
  • Credits for any cancelled generation are automatically refunded
  • If credits aren't refunded after cancelling, contact support@openart.ai with the generation ID (shown in the error details)

Tip: If a specific model keeps timing out, try switching to a different model.

Why do my videos have an OpenArt watermark?

Videos may include an OpenArt watermark by default. Free users cannot remove the watermark; paid subscribers have the option to download videos without it — check the download options when saving your video. Removing, cropping, or hiding the watermark by any other means on a plan that includes it isn't allowed and may lead to account suspension per our Terms of Service (§4.5).

Image Generation

Where can I learn about image generation?

Check out our Image Generation tutorials for step-by-step guides on creating images, using reference images, prompting techniques, and more.

Which image model should I use?

OpenArt offers a wide range of image models, with new options added regularly. Here's how to choose:
  • Start with the default model — it's our current top pick for general use
  • Explore different models — each model has unique strengths (photorealism, artistic style, text rendering, speed, etc.). Experimenting is the best way to find your favorite
  • Check our Model Features page — we keep an up-to-date overview of all models with their highlights and capabilities
  • Join our Discord community — users actively share results and tips on which models work best for different use cases

How can I achieve photorealistic results?

For the most realistic images:
  • Choose a model known for photorealism — check our Model Features page for the latest recommendations
  • Write detailed prompts describing lighting, camera angle, and environment (e.g., “professional photograph, natural lighting, shallow depth of field”)
  • Upload a reference image to guide the style
  • Use higher resolution settings when available

How can I generate accurate text in images?

Text generation in AI images is improving but still challenging. For the best results:
  • Choose a model with strong text rendering — check our Model Features page for the latest recommendations
  • Keep text short (1–3 words works best)
  • Specify the text in quotes within your prompt (e.g., a sign that reads “OPEN”)
  • For longer text or precise typography, generate the image first, then add text using an external editor

How do I fix hands/feet issues in generated images?

AI models sometimes struggle with hands and feet. Here's what to try:
  • Use Edit Image → Area Edit to regenerate just the problematic area — select the hands/feet and re-generate with a focused prompt like “realistic hands, five fingers, natural pose”
  • Try a different model — different models have different strengths with anatomy
  • Adjust your prompt to specify hand positions explicitly (e.g., “hands clasped behind back” or “hands in pockets”)

Why do models struggle with certain body types or actions?

AI models learn from training data, which may have limited representation of certain body types, poses, or actions. To improve results:
  • Use detailed prompts describing the exact pose and body position
  • Upload reference images (up to 10–15 diverse images help with character consistency)
  • Try different models — each has different strengths with body representation

What if images or attachments fail to upload?

Try refreshing the page or switching to a different browser. If the issue continues, contact support@openart.ai.

Characters & Consistency

Where can I learn about characters?

Check out our Characters tutorials for step-by-step guides on creating characters, maintaining consistency, and using characters across images and videos.

Can I use a character in both images and videos?

Yes! Characters created in OpenArt work across both image and video generation. Select your character from the character panel, choose your model, and generate. The character’s face and appearance will remain consistent whether you’re generating a still image or a video clip.

How do I create a character?

OpenArt offers three ways to create a character:
  • Start from an image — upload a photo to create a character based on that appearance
  • Describe your character — write a text prompt describing what your character looks like
  • Build your character — use the creation panel to select look vibe, gender, ethnicity, age range, and generate

How do I keep characters consistent across images and videos?

Use the Character feature — create a character you're happy with, then use it as a reference for all future generations. This is supported by most models and is the best way to maintain consistency. For a detailed guide, check our Characters tutorials.

How do I get my character to face different directions or turn around?

AI models sometimes default to front-facing poses. To control character direction:
  • Be explicit in your prompt: “character facing right,” “seen from behind,” “three-quarter view from the left”
  • Upload a reference image showing the desired pose/angle
  • Use the Camera Angle Control feature under Image — this lets you change the camera angle to get different perspectives of your character

What’s the difference between Character Training and Model Training (LoRA)?

Both methods help you create consistent characters, but they work differently:
  • Character Training: You let the model do most of the work with fewer reference images. This is faster and more efficient — great for getting started quickly
  • Model Training (LoRA): You provide many reference images to train the model for very precise results. Choose this if you want exact control over your character's appearance

Both approaches can produce consistent characters — Character Training is better for speed, LoRA is better for precision.

Note: Model Training (LoRA) is currently only available in the previous version of OpenArt and will be migrated to OpenArt Suite shortly.

How can I add expressions or poses to characters?

To generate specific expressions or poses:
  • In your prompt: Describe the expression or pose in detail (e.g., “smiling with eyes closed, arms crossed, looking confident”)
  • Use reference images: Upload a photo showing the exact pose you want — this is the most reliable way to control pose
  • For video: Use the Motion Sync feature, which allows your character to fully follow the expressions and movements of a reference video

General, Support & Community

How do I contact OpenArt support?

You can reach us through:

How do I report inappropriate content?

Use the in-platform report feature or email the link to support@openart.ai with the subject “Content Policy Violation.”

Where can I submit a feature request?

You can submit feature requests through:
  • Our Discord server in the #feature-requests channel
  • The in-platform feedback section — click the Help button (question mark icon) in the top navigation, then select Feedback

We review all requests and prioritize based on community demand.

Do you have any videos or tutorials for beginners?

Yes! Check out our YouTube channel for video tutorials and feature demos covering everything from getting started to advanced techniques.

Is there API access?

No public API is available currently.

Why is system performance slow on certain days?

Performance may vary during periods of heavy traffic. If you're experiencing long wait times:
  • Try a different model — some models may have shorter queues
  • Try generating at a lower resolution

Join our Discord community to see if others are experiencing similar issues or to share real-time feedback.

Will there be a mobile app?

Currently, there is no mobile app available yet. However, OpenArt works well in mobile browsers — we recommend Chrome or Safari for the best experience.

Can I create NSFW content?

No. NSFW content generation is restricted and will be flagged by our content moderation system.

Do I need to keep the browser open for generations to complete?

No. Generation continues in the background — you can switch tabs or close the browser and come back later to find your results.

How do I download my images and videos on mobile?

On mobile browsers, the download process may differ from desktop:
  • Tap on your generated image or video
  • Tap the Download button
  • Your browser should save the file to your device's Downloads folder

If the download doesn't work, try switching to Chrome (Android) or Safari (iOS), or use the desktop version of the site for more reliable downloads.

What are OpenArt’s creator and affiliate programs, and how do I join?

OpenArt offers three programs for creators:
  • OpenArtist Program — exclusively for our top-notch creators. Apply if you're producing exceptional work and want to represent OpenArt at the highest level
  • Creative Partner Program (CPP) — for a wider range of creators who want to collaborate with OpenArt. More accessible than the OpenArtist tier
  • Affiliate Program — for creators or organizations interested in distributing OpenArt through their own community or networks to earn affiliate commissions

Visit the program pages above to learn more and apply. You'll receive an email notification once your application is reviewed.