Here are ways to save credits:
1. Use Async Mode for Large Jobs
If your task takes more than 30 seconds, use "async": true. This prevents failures and avoids wasted credits.
Wait 2–5 mins before calling job/check
Use webhooks to get notified when processing is done
2. Reuse Uploaded Files
Uploaded files stay available for 60 minutes. You can reuse the file URL across multiple steps or API calls without re-uploading.
3. Use Your Own File Hosting
Save credits by hosting files yourself. Instead of uploading, pass a direct URL from Dropbox, S3, Google Drive, etc.
4. Choose More Efficient Endpoints
Use lower-cost alternatives when possible:
For plain text extraction: use
/pdf/convert/to/text-simpleinstead of OCRFor merging only PDFs: use
/pdf/mergeinstead of/pdf/merge2
5. Switch to Annual Plan
Annual plans save you 10% compared to monthly—and help avoid credit refill failures caused by card issues. Compare plans →