# About Unity Credits

> Learn how Unity AI features use Unity Credits and how they affect access to AI tools.

Unity Credits are the usage-based credits that run AI features in the Unity Editor. Whenever you generate an image, create a 3D model, produce a sound effect, or send a message to the Assistant, you spend Unity Credits from your organization's monthly allocation.

Each Unity AI subscription includes a monthly allocation of Unity Credits. You can use the [Unity Dashboard](https://cloud.unity.com/home/ai/settings) to monitor your organization’s credit usage and remaining balance.

## How Unity Credits work

Each AI feature consumes Unity Credits based on the type and complexity of the action you perform. For example, generating an asset might use a different number of credits than sending a request to the Assistant. More complex AI operations might consume additional credits.

Unity Credits reset automatically at the start of each billing cycle, and any unused credits don't roll over. If your organization's available balance reaches zero, Unity AI features are paused until the next billing cycle begins and credits reset, or until you purchase additional credits.