Credits and billing
How credit packs work, what each AI call costs, and how to keep your balance topped up.
Wrangler AI runs on prepaid credits. Credits never expire. They're billed separately from your Shopify subscription.
Credit packs
| Pack | Price | Credits | Per credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $29 | 500 | $0.058 |
| Studio | $79 | 2,000 | $0.040 |
| Pro | $179 | 6,000 | $0.030 |
Buy from the AI Credits tab in your Pixel Wrangler admin. Credits land in your balance within seconds of payment.
What each tool costs
| Tool | Credits |
|---|---|
| Background removal | 1 |
| Image generation | 3 |
| Graphic text | 3 |
Image generation and graphic text cost the same regardless of quality (low, medium, high). The auto-clean on generated images doesn't add a charge — it's bundled into the 3 credits.
Checking your balance
Your current balance shows in two places:
- Admin → AI Credits tab — current balance, lifetime usage, recent transactions
- Admin → Settings → Wrangler AI — current balance plus the auto top-up toggle
A balance widget also sits in the admin header so you can glance at it without leaving the template builder.
Auto top-up
If you don't want to think about balances, turn on auto top-up:
- Pick a threshold — top-up triggers when the balance falls below this
- Pick a pack size — what to charge when the threshold hits
When auto top-up runs, you get an email with the invoice. If a charge fails (expired card, declined transaction), AI tools quietly disable on the storefront until you settle.
What happens if you cancel
If you cancel your Pixel Wrangler subscription, your unused credits stay in your account. Reactivate later and the balance is still there.
Refunds
Credits aren't refundable once purchased. If a pack was bought in error or there's a billing dispute, reach out and we'll work it out — but the default policy is no refunds on prepaid credits.
What's next
- Understand what each AI tool does before deciding how often you'll use it: Wrangler AI overview
- See your platform plan options: Plans and what's included