The Generate button is the last step in every workstation mode: it kicks off the generation and spends credits. Right on the button you'll see how much it will cost before you commit, and the button greys out whenever something needed is missing.
How do I start a generation?
Set up the mode's inputs and options, then press Generate. On mobile, a successful start also closes the expanded workstation so you can watch the result land in your feed. You'll get a "Content generation started!" confirmation, and your view switches to the Generation feed.
How much does a generation cost?
The credit cost is shown right on the Generate button — for example "Generate −72" means it will spend 72 credits. The number updates live as you change options, so you always see the current price before clicking. The exact rate per mode is server-driven and depends on your plan and the quality you choose, so always read the figure next to Generate rather than assuming a fixed price.
Why does the cost keep changing?
Because cost depends on your settings. The two main pricing shapes are: images cost a per-image rate multiplied by quantity, and videos cost a per-second rate multiplied by duration. On top of that the price scales with:
Quality tier (higher tiers cost more),
Resolution (4K/QHD cost more than HD),
Duration (longer videos cost more — video modes are priced per second),
Quantity (more images cost more — the per-image rate multiplies by how many you make),
the length of an uploaded source (lip-sync, talking video, subtitles, and similar price off the audio/video length).
Change any of those and the number on the button updates immediately.
Where else does the cost show up?
In the action bar, some video modes also show a live "credits/s" readout and a "Duration — N s" display next to the controls, so you can see the per-second rate and the clip length the price is based on. Quality chips also show a per-tier cost in their hover tooltip.
Why is the Generate button greyed out?
Generate is disabled until the mode has everything it needs. The exact requirement depends on the mode:
No model selected / No Model mode — depends on the mode. Several modes can generate without a portrait model (Chat to edit, Edit image, Image to video, Talking avatar, Lip sync). For modes that do require a model, the workstation covers the panel with a "No Model" mask reading "This feature is not available under No Model mode. Please create a new model or select one created by others." — so create or pick a model to proceed there.
The model isn't ready — if the model is still processing, Generate stays off until it's ready.
Generate Image — you need a non-empty prompt (or a chosen prompt bundle for the complete-set flow).
Edit image — Chat to edit — you need both an image and a description of the edit.
Edit image — Face swap / Edit clothing / Upscale / Remove background — you only need the source image (Edit clothing also needs a clothing choice); these tools don't take a description.
Image to video / Extend video / video Upscale — you need a source image or video (selected, remixed, or uploaded).
Text to video — you need at least one shot with some prompt text.
Lip sync — you need a video and an audio track, and the audio must be within the duration limit.
Talking avatar — you need both an image and an audio track.
Add subtitles — you need a usable video source and at least one caption.
Edit video / Talking video — Generate stays off until the mode's setup is complete (no blocking reason remains).
Storyboard to video — you need a storyboard that's finished generating and has at least one shot.
I have everything filled in — why is it still disabled?
A couple of common cases: the model may still be finishing its own processing (Generate waits until it's ready), or an uploaded image/audio may still be uploading ("The image is still uploading. Please wait a moment."). Wait for those to finish and the button enables itself.
What happens if I click Generate when something's wrong?
Some modes do final validation on click instead of disabling the button. For example, Storyboard to video isn't disabled for a missing voice model — clicking shows "Please select a voice model." and opens the storyboard editor so you can fix it. You may also see prompts like "Please select a storyboard.", "Please add at least one clip." (the app says "clip" in this message, even though the storyboard is built from shots), or "Please wait for the storyboard to be ready." rather than a silent failure.
What if I'm not logged in?
You'll be asked to log in first — "Please log in to generate." — before a generation can run.
What if the generation fails to start?
If something goes wrong kicking it off, you'll see an error like "Failed to start generation…". If it's a credit/payment issue, you'll be guided to top up rather than shown a raw error.
What if a generation fails after it starts?
If a generation starts but then fails to finish, the credits it used are returned to your balance automatically — you aren't charged for a failed result. The failure shows up in your feed (a "Generation failed." state) and in your Notification Center ("Your content generation failed"). Just try again. If the same generation keeps failing, contact support so the team can look into it — see Troubleshooting and Help & support.
On mobile
The Generate button sits at the right of the bottom bar with the cost beside it, and it's visible even when the workstation is collapsed. Starting a generation successfully collapses the workstation automatically.