Question 1

How do I generate my first AI image?

Accepted Answer

Go to the Image page from the sidebar, type a description of what you want, choose an art style (realistic, anime, cinematic, etc.), then click Generate. Your image is ready in seconds, powered by Google Gemini.

Question 2

How many free credits do I get?

Accepted Answer

New accounts start with 5 free credits per month. Each image generation costs 1 credit, video generation costs 20 credits, and AI Stories cost 5 credits. Upgrade to Pro for 100 credits/month.

Question 3

What is AI Stories?

Accepted Answer

AI Stories lets you write a script, choose a voice from ElevenLabs, and generate a narrated 9:16 short video with AI-created scene images. Perfect for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.

Question 4

Can I use Gather AI Apps on iOS?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The iOS app is in development. Sign in with Apple is supported. If you pay on iOS via Apple IAP, your credits and plan automatically sync to your web account.

Question 5

What AI models power image generation?

Accepted Answer

Images are generated using Google Gemini. You can choose from 10+ artistic styles: realistic, anime, 3D, cinematic, watercolor, pixel art, oil painting, and more.

Question 6

What models are used for video generation?

Accepted Answer

Videos are generated via Kling AI (kling-v1-5, kling-v2-master) and MiniMax Video-01. Supported modes: text-to-video, image-to-video, and motion control.

Question 7

How long can AI-generated videos be?

Accepted Answer

Videos can be 5–10 seconds per clip. Use Video Nodes to chain multiple clips together into a longer final video.

Question 8

What format are generated videos in?

Accepted Answer

AI videos are MP4 or WebM depending on the provider. AI Stories output WebM, which is accepted by TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts.

Question 9

How do credits work?

Accepted Answer

Credits are the currency of Gather AI. Each feature costs credits: 1 for images, 1 for edits, 20 for video, 15 for Video Nodes, 5 for AI Stories. Subscription plans include monthly credits that reset each billing cycle.

Question 10

Do credits expire?

Accepted Answer

Subscription credits reset at the start of each billing cycle. Purchased credit packs never expire and carry over indefinitely.

Question 11

Does Gather AI support Apple Pay and Google Pay?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Apple Pay and Google Pay are automatically available in the checkout when using Safari on Mac or iOS, or Chrome on Android.

Question 12

How do I cancel my subscription?

Accepted Answer

Go to Pricing → click 'Manage Plan' → you'll be taken to the Stripe billing portal where you can cancel, pause, or change your plan. Your current plan stays active until the billing period ends.

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