Bad Times AI Free Video: What 20 Credits Make
A failed render costs you nothing.
Add a photo, pick a length, then press Generate.
Bad Times AI videos made from one photo
The original routine
Golden retriever puppy
Curly-haired toddler
Orange tabby cat
German shepherd puppy
Husky
Is Bad Times AI free? What the 20 credits cover
Bad Times AI free credits come with every new account: 20 of them, the exact cost of one Lite 5-second video. That clip is a finished, downloadable Bad Times AI video: the template clip's performer is swapped for whoever is in your photo, and the MP4 plays with "Bad Times" by Imael Angel.
A one-time starting balance
The 20 credits arrive once, when the account is created. They are not a monthly allowance, so plan to use them on your best photo.
Exactly one Lite clip
Lite at 5 seconds costs 20 credits, so the free balance makes one 480p video: the head in hands and the first "hold on" toward the lens.
A failed attempt does not use it up
If the render fails or is filtered, the 20 credits are refunded to your balance, ready for another go with a different photo or template.
No card to sign up
Signing in with Google is all it takes; the Bad Times AI free credits appear without any payment details.
Free Bad Times video vs paid: where the line sits
The free credits buy the shortest, lightest version of the trend; everything above it is paid. New to the routine itself? The Bad Times trend page explains the song and the kitchen argument the clips copy.
Free: the 5-second opening at 480p
One Lite clip with the template that fits your subject, the song already on it and a vertical 9:16 file to post. It is short, but it shows how your pet, baby or face comes through the edit before you spend anything.
Paid: 15 and 30 seconds
Fifteen seconds reaches the side turn and the first lunge; 30 seconds carries on to the close-up at the lens, the cut most viral versions run to. A Standard 15-second video costs 100 credits, HD 200 and Ultra 250, and the 30-second cut is Ultra only at 500.
Paid: Standard, HD and Ultra
All three render at 720p instead of Lite's 480p. At 5 seconds they cost 35, 70 and 100 credits, so even the shortest sharper clip goes beyond the free balance.
How to make your Bad Times AI free clip count
You get one finished free clip, at 480p, so the photo and template decide how good it looks. Casting a baby or toddler? Read the Bad Times baby guide first, and use only your own photos of your child or a child in your guardianship.
The cheapest next step after the free clip
If the 480p opening convinced you and you want more, these are the smallest ways to pay. The full table of plans and packs is on Bad Times AI Video pricing.
$4.99 pack: 35 credits
A one-off purchase with no subscription. 35 credits make one Standard 5-second clip, the same opening moves as the free one at 720p.
Starter monthly: $9.99
100 credits a month, which is one Standard 15-second video: long enough to reach the side turn and the first charge at the lens.
Pro monthly: $24.99
300 credits a month, which is three Standard 15-second videos.
Studio monthly: $59.99
1,000 credits a month, ten Standard 15-second videos at $6 each.
$49.99 pack: 350 credits
For a few clips without a plan, such as three Standard 15-second videos with 50 credits to spare.
Still comparing routes?
If a template of about 15 seconds edited inside an app sounds closer to what you want, weigh it up on the Bad Times CapCut page.
Bad Times AI free clip and paid videos compared
Same templates, same song, same file format. The differences are length, resolution and what you pay.
| Free credits20 on sign-up | Paid creditsplan or pack | |
|---|---|---|
| Credits per video | 20 | 35 to 500 |
| Length | 5 seconds | 5, 15 or 30 s |
| Quality | Lite, 480p | Standard, HD or Ultra, 720p |
| Templates | All four | All four |
| Song included | ||
| Output | Vertical 9:16 MP4 | Vertical 9:16 MP4 |
| Render that fails | Never charged | Never charged |
Bad Times AI free: common questions
Is Bad Times AI free?
Partly. Each new account starts with 20 free credits, which pay for one Lite 5-second video at 480p, and failed or filtered renders are never charged. Videos of 15 or 30 seconds, and the Standard, HD and Ultra levels, need credits from a plan or a pack; the smallest is a $4.99 pack of 35 credits.
How many free Bad Times videos can I make?
One. The 20 credits on a new account pay for a single Lite 5-second clip, and they are a starting balance rather than something that tops up each month. If that render fails or is filtered, the credits come back, so you still end up with one finished free Bad Times video.
Can I get the 30-second version for free?
No. The 30-second video, which is the length most viral versions run to, is made only at the Ultra level and costs 500 credits. The free balance covers 5 seconds at Lite, and a 15-second video starts at 100 credits in Standard.
What happens if my free render fails?
Nothing is lost. A failed or filtered render is never charged, so the 20 credits are back in your account for a retry. Before retrying, check for one subject, fully visible and evenly lit, and a template that matches it.
Does the free clip work with my dog or cat?
Yes. Choose the Pet template, which is driven by a dog's performance, and in our tests the paws stayed paws (no render is flawless). A photo showing the whole animal works best. Breed and photo advice for dog owners is on the Bad Times dog page.
Do I need an app to use the Bad Times AI free credits?
No. It all works in the browser on a phone or a computer: create an account, pick a template, upload the photo and choose Lite at 5 seconds. The 5-second render needs roughly 2 to 4 minutes, and the vertical MP4 downloads straight to your device with the song on it.
Is Bad Times AI Video connected to the song or the original video?
No. Bad Times AI Video is an independent fan-made tool, not affiliated with Imael Angel, Bouuh Yachaka or TikTok. The routine copies Bouuh Yachaka's argument with the camera, the song is Imael Angel's, and this site reworks a performance clip of it with your photo.
Put your free credits on the trend
Pick the template that fits, upload one full-body photo, choose Lite at 5 seconds and download your clip.