How to Use FluidFlow Tokens to Create Videos

FluidFlow uses a simple token system to give you full control over what you spend when creating videos — no monthly subscription, no surprise charges. Tokens are the currency inside the app, and understanding how they work helps you plan your projects and get the most out of every purchase. This guide breaks down exactly how tokens work, how to buy them, and what happens when you put them to use.

1. Understand the Token System

   Here's the core idea: one token generates one transition clip. So if your video has five transitions between photos, it uses five tokens. This structure gives you precise control — you're never paying for more than what your video actually needs. Before you start a project, count how many photos you're using. The number of transitions in your video will generally match the number of gaps between your photos, so you can estimate your token use before you spend anything. This kind of pay-per-clip model is straightforward and easy to plan around, especially for one-off projects.

2. Purchase Tokens

   Tokens are bought directly inside the FluidFlow iOS app — there's no need to visit a website or set up a subscription. You simply buy the amount you need for the project you're working on right now. This is a good approach if you only want to make one or two videos without committing to a recurring plan. To make a purchase inside an iPhone app, your Apple ID needs to have a valid payment method set up — you can check or update this in your <a href='https://support.apple.com/en-us/111900' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Apple Account payment settings</a>. A common mistake is under-buying — if you're planning a longer video with many photos, make sure you purchase enough tokens to cover all the transitions before you start.

3. Generate Your Video

   With tokens in your account, you're ready to create. Select your photos, choose your style, and let FluidFlow use your tokens to build the video — each transition clip is generated one by one using the AI. Your photos are uploaded to secure cloud servers for processing, and they're automatically deleted within 24 hours, so you don't need to worry about your images being stored long-term. Once the video is generated, it's yours to save or share. If you plan to make videos regularly, it's worth keeping a small token balance topped up so you're always ready to go when the moment calls for it.