Introduction
Dreamina 2.6 — ByteDance’s integrated AI creative platform for image and video generation — has attracted significant interest from creators worldwide. But getting started with a new platform always raises practical questions: How do I create an account? How does the credit system work? Can I use generated content commercially? What are the content restrictions?
This FAQ compiles the most common questions about Dreamina 2.6, organized by topic, with clear answers based on the platform’s current policies and features as of March 2026.
Account Setup
How do I create a Dreamina account?
There are two primary ways to access Dreamina:
International version (Dreamina):
- Visit dreamina.capcut.com
- Click “Sign Up” or “Get Started”
- Create an account using:
- Email address
- Google account
- Apple ID
- TikTok account
- Verify your email (if using email registration)
- Complete basic profile setup
Chinese domestic version (Jimeng AI / 即梦):
- Visit jimeng.jianying.com
- Sign up using:
- Phone number (Chinese mobile required)
- Douyin account
- ByteDance account
- Verify via SMS
- Complete profile setup
Important: The international version (Dreamina) and Chinese domestic version (Jimeng AI) are separate platforms with separate accounts, different feature sets, and different content policies. You cannot use a Jimeng AI account on Dreamina or vice versa.
Do I need a phone number to sign up?
- International Dreamina: No — email, Google, Apple, or TikTok accounts work
- Chinese Jimeng AI: Yes — a Chinese mobile phone number is required
Is there an age requirement?
Yes. Users must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in their jurisdiction) to create an account. ByteDance may request age verification in some regions.
Can I use Dreamina on mobile?
As of March 2026, Dreamina is primarily a web-based platform optimized for desktop browsers. A mobile-optimized web version is available with reduced functionality. There is no dedicated Dreamina mobile app in most markets, though Jimeng AI has a mobile app available in China.
CapCut’s mobile app includes some Dreamina generation features through integration, but the full Dreamina feature set requires the web interface.
Which browsers are supported?
Dreamina works best on:
- Chrome (version 100+) — Recommended
- Edge (version 100+)
- Safari (version 16+)
- Firefox (version 110+)
Hardware acceleration should be enabled for best performance. Older browsers may experience reduced functionality or visual glitches.
The Credit System
How do credits work?
Dreamina uses a credit-based consumption system. Different operations consume different numbers of credits:
| Operation | Approximate Credit Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard image generation (per image) | 1 credit |
| High quality image generation (per image) | 2 credits |
| Ultra quality image generation (per image) | 4 credits |
| Standard video (5 sec) | 10 credits |
| High quality video (5 sec) | 20 credits |
| Extended video (10 sec) | 15–30 credits |
| Image-to-video conversion | 10–20 credits |
| Inpainting (per operation) | 1–2 credits |
| Upscale (per image) | 2 credits |
| Style transfer | 2 credits |
| Background removal | 1 credit |
How many free credits do I get?
Free tier users receive approximately 30 credits per day, which refresh daily (typically at midnight UTC). Unused daily credits do not roll over to the next day.
This translates to roughly:
- 8–10 standard quality images per day, OR
- 2–3 video clips per day, OR
- A mix of images, videos, and editing operations
Do paid plan credits expire?
Monthly credits expire at the end of each billing cycle. Unused credits from the current month do not roll over to the next month. This is consistent with most AI platform credit policies.
Can I buy additional credits?
Yes. All paid plans allow purchasing additional credit packs:
| Credit Pack | Approximate Price |
|---|---|
| 100 credits | ~$2 |
| 500 credits | ~$8 |
| 1,000 credits | ~$14 |
| 5,000 credits | ~$60 |
Credit pack prices may vary by region and are subject to change.
What happens when I run out of credits?
When your credits are depleted:
- Free users: Wait for the next daily refresh
- Paid users: Purchase additional credit packs, or wait for the next monthly credit allocation
- Generation requests submitted without sufficient credits will be queued and processed when credits become available (paid users) or rejected with a notification (free users)
Is there an unlimited plan?
No. As of March 2026, Dreamina does not offer a truly unlimited generation plan. The Ultra plan (6,000 credits/month) is the highest standard tier. Enterprise plans with custom credit allocations may be available through ByteDance’s sales team.
Commercial License
Can I use Dreamina-generated content commercially?
It depends on your plan:
| Plan | Commercial Use |
|---|---|
| Free | No — Personal use only |
| Basic | Limited — Personal commercial use (individual creator, small business) |
| Pro | Yes — Full commercial use |
| Ultra | Yes — Full commercial and enterprise use |
What does “personal commercial use” mean?
The Basic plan’s “personal commercial use” license covers:
- Individual creators monetizing their own content (YouTube, TikTok, blog posts)
- Small businesses using generated content for their own marketing
- Freelancers creating content for clients (with some restrictions)
It does not cover:
- Reselling generated content as stock images/videos
- Large-scale commercial campaigns for enterprise clients
- Use in products that are primarily composed of AI-generated content (e.g., AI art print-on-demand)
- Sublicensing generated content to third parties
What does “full commercial use” cover?
The Pro and Ultra plan’s full commercial license covers:
- All personal commercial uses
- Client work for businesses of any size
- Marketing campaigns and advertising
- Product packaging and merchandising
- Editorial and publishing use
- Social media content for brands
- E-commerce product imagery
Are there content categories that can’t be used commercially?
Yes. Regardless of your plan, the following content cannot be used commercially:
- Content that infringes on third-party intellectual property
- Content depicting identifiable real individuals without consent
- Content that violates ByteDance’s terms of service
- Content flagged by ByteDance’s content moderation system
Do I own the content I generate?
This is a nuanced question. ByteDance’s terms of service (as of March 2026) state:
- You retain rights to your original prompts and input materials
- Generated content is licensed to you under the terms of your subscription plan
- ByteDance retains rights to use generated content for model improvement and platform development (unless you opt out where available)
- Ownership of AI-generated content varies by jurisdiction — some countries don’t recognize copyright for AI-generated works
For practical purposes: you can use, modify, and commercially exploit your generated content within the terms of your license. You should not claim exclusive copyright over generated content, particularly if similar outputs could be generated by other users.
Does Dreamina provide IP indemnification?
As of March 2026, ByteDance does not provide IP indemnification for Dreamina-generated content. This means:
- If someone claims your generated content infringes their IP, ByteDance is not obligated to cover your legal costs
- This contrasts with Adobe Firefly, which does provide IP indemnification for Firefly-generated content
For high-stakes commercial use where IP risk matters (major advertising campaigns, product packaging), this lack of indemnification is worth considering.
Content Policies and Restrictions
What content is restricted on Dreamina?
Dreamina applies content moderation that restricts or blocks:
- Explicit sexual content — Nudity and sexual imagery are blocked
- Extreme violence — Graphic violence and gore are restricted
- Political content — Content related to politically sensitive topics (particularly Chinese politics) may be restricted
- Hate speech / discrimination — Content promoting hatred or discrimination
- Real person impersonation — Generating realistic images of identifiable public figures
- Misinformation — Content designed to deceive or mislead
- Copyright infringement — Explicit reproduction of copyrighted characters or brands
How does content moderation work in practice?
Dreamina uses both automated and manual content moderation:
- Prompt filtering — Certain keywords and phrases trigger automatic blocking before generation
- Output screening — Generated content is checked by automated classifiers
- Manual review — Flagged content may be reviewed by human moderators
- Account penalties — Repeated violations can result in warnings, temporary suspension, or permanent ban
Are the content restrictions different between Dreamina and Jimeng AI?
Yes. The Chinese domestic version (Jimeng AI) applies Chinese internet content regulations, which are generally more restrictive than international standards. Key differences include:
| Content Category | Dreamina (International) | Jimeng AI (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Political sensitivity | Moderate restrictions | Strict restrictions |
| Historical references | Generally permissible | Some restrictions |
| Religious content | Generally permissible | Some restrictions |
| Fashion/swimwear | Usually permissible | More restricted |
| Celebrity likeness | Restricted | Strictly prohibited |
| Foreign political figures | Some restrictions | Strict restrictions |
Can I generate content featuring real brands or logos?
Generating content that explicitly reproduces trademarked logos, brand names, or copyrighted designs is against Dreamina’s terms of service. The moderation system will attempt to block such content, though it’s not always perfectly accurate.
For brand-adjacent content (creating images “in the style of” a brand without reproducing trademarks), the platform is more permissive, though results vary.
Technical Questions
What image formats does Dreamina support?
Output formats:
- PNG (default) — Lossless, supports transparency
- JPEG — Compressed, smaller file size
- WebP — Modern compressed format
Input formats (for reference images/inpainting):
- PNG
- JPEG
- WebP
- BMP
- TIFF (limited support)
What is the maximum image resolution?
| Plan | Max Generation Resolution | Max Upscale Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 1024 × 1024 | Not available |
| Basic | 2048 × 2048 | 2048 × 2048 |
| Pro | 2048 × 2048 | ~4096 × 4096 (4x upscale) |
| Ultra | 2048 × 2048 | ~4096 × 4096 (4x upscale) |
What video specifications does Dreamina support?
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Max resolution | 1920 × 1080 (1080p) |
| Max duration | 5 seconds (free), 8 seconds (Basic), 10 seconds (Pro/Ultra) |
| Frame rate | 24 fps |
| Output format | MP4 (H.264) |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 |
Does Dreamina have an API?
As of March 2026, API access is available in beta for Ultra plan subscribers. The API supports:
- Text-to-image generation
- Image-to-video generation
- Basic editing operations (upscale, background removal)
API documentation is available through ByteDance’s developer portal. Rate limits and pricing for API calls are separate from the standard credit system.
Full public API availability has not been confirmed, and the current beta has limited capacity.
Does Dreamina support batch processing?
Within the web interface:
- Image generation supports batch generation of up to 4 images per prompt
- Video generation is single-clip per request
- Editing operations are applied one at a time
Through the API (Ultra plan, beta):
- Batch image generation is supported
- Batch video generation is supported with queuing
- Rate limits apply
Account Management
How do I cancel my subscription?
- Log into your Dreamina account
- Navigate to Settings → Subscription
- Click “Manage Subscription” or “Cancel Plan”
- Confirm cancellation
- Your plan remains active until the end of the current billing period
- After the billing period ends, your account reverts to the free tier
What happens to my generated content if I cancel?
- Generated images/videos you’ve already downloaded remain yours to use under the terms of the license you held when they were generated
- Content stored on Dreamina’s servers may be retained for a limited period (typically 30–90 days) before deletion
- Commercial license for previously generated content continues under the terms of your last active plan
- Download your content before canceling — there is no guarantee of indefinite server-side storage
Can I switch between plans?
Yes. You can upgrade or downgrade at any time:
- Upgrading takes effect immediately. Unused credits from your current plan are preserved, and the new plan’s credits are added. You’re charged the prorated difference.
- Downgrading takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You retain access to your current plan’s features until then.
Is there a refund policy?
ByteDance’s refund policy for Dreamina is limited:
- Within 7 days of initial purchase with minimal usage — refund may be available
- After 7 days or with significant usage — refunds are generally not provided
- Unused credit packs may be eligible for refund on a case-by-case basis
- Contact ByteDance customer support for refund requests
Dreamina vs. Jimeng AI: Which Should I Use?
If You’re Outside China
Use Dreamina (dreamina.capcut.com). Jimeng AI requires a Chinese phone number and is designed for the Chinese domestic market. Even if you could access Jimeng AI from outside China, the interface, content policies, and payment systems are optimized for Chinese users.
If You’re in China
Jimeng AI (即梦) is the recommended choice. It offers:
- Lower pricing in Chinese yuan
- Payment via Alipay, WeChat Pay, and Chinese bank cards
- Faster generation speeds (servers are located in China)
- Integration with Douyin and Jianying (Chinese CapCut)
- Compliance with Chinese internet regulations
Key Differences Summary
| Feature | Dreamina (International) | Jimeng AI (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Website | dreamina.capcut.com | jimeng.jianying.com |
| Language | English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean | Chinese |
| Payment | Credit card, PayPal | Alipay, WeChat Pay, bank cards |
| Content policies | International standards | Chinese regulations |
| Ecosystem | CapCut + TikTok | Jianying (剪映) + Douyin |
| Pricing | USD-based | CNY-based (lower) |
| Server location | Global CDN | China |
Troubleshooting Common Issues
My generation is taking too long
Possible causes and solutions:
- Peak hours — Try generating during off-peak hours (late evening to early morning in your timezone)
- High quality settings — Ultra quality takes longer; use standard for exploration
- Free tier queue — Paid users get priority; consider upgrading
- Server issues — Check Dreamina’s status page or social media for known outages
My prompt was blocked but shouldn’t have been
Content moderation can be overly aggressive. If your prompt is blocked incorrectly:
- Rephrase — Try alternative wording that avoids triggering keywords
- Remove ambiguous terms — Some words have multiple meanings; the filter may interpret them differently
- File a report — Use the feedback mechanism to report false positives
- Be specific — More detailed prompts are less likely to be misinterpreted
My generated images don’t match my prompt
Common causes:
- Prompt too vague — Add more specific details about composition, lighting, style, and subject
- Conflicting instructions — Remove contradictory elements from your prompt
- Wrong style preset — Ensure the selected style preset matches your intended output
- Language issues — If using English, try adding Chinese translations of key concepts for better results
- Quality setting — Higher quality settings generally produce more prompt-faithful output
I can’t access certain features
Feature availability depends on:
- Your plan tier — Some features are locked to paid plans
- Your region — Some features may not be available in all regions
- Platform version — Ensure you’re using the latest version of the web interface
- Beta access — Some features (like API access) are in beta and require separate enrollment
Conclusion
Dreamina 2.6 is a capable and competitively priced AI creative platform, but navigating its account system, credit structure, and licensing terms requires understanding the details. The key takeaways:
- Free tier works for casual exploration but not for professional or commercial use
- Pro plan ($18–25/month) is the sweet spot for most daily content creators
- Commercial licensing requires at least the Basic plan; full commercial use requires Pro or Ultra
- Content moderation is more restrictive than some Western alternatives
- Regional differences between Dreamina (international) and Jimeng AI (China) are significant
Understanding these details upfront prevents frustration and ensures you choose the right plan for your specific needs.