> ## Documentation Index
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# PDF export limits and credits in CineFlow

> Understand PDF export limits per plan, how to buy PDF packs for extra credits, watermarks on the Free plan, and what happens when you hit your limit.

CineFlow can export your production documents as professionally formatted PDFs ready to share with cast, crew, and clients. The number of PDF exports available each month depends on your plan, and you can extend your allowance at any time by purchasing a PDF Export Pack.

## What you can export as a PDF

* **Callsheets**: daily call sheets with crew and talent schedules
* **Shot lists**: ordered lists of planned shots with descriptions and metadata
* **Gear lists**: equipment lists for a production
* **People lists**: cast and crew contact sheets
* **Camera reports**: technical shot and take records for a shoot day
* **Finance summaries**: budget and actual spend reports (Pro plan)

## Monthly export limits by plan

| Plan | Monthly PDF exports |
| ---- | ------------------- |
| Free | 10                  |
| Solo | 100                 |
| Team | Unlimited           |
| Pro  | Unlimited           |

<Note>
  Your monthly PDF count resets at the start of each calendar month. Usage from the previous month does not carry over.
</Note>

## Watermarks on Free plan exports

On the Free plan, all PDF exports include a CineFlow watermark. The watermark is removed automatically when you upgrade to any paid plan.

<Tip>
  If you're on the Free plan and need to share a watermark-free document with a client, upgrading to Solo for a single month is the simplest option.
</Tip>

## PDF Export Packs

If you're on the Free or Solo plan and need more exports than your monthly allowance provides, purchase a **PDF Export Pack**.

* **Price:** \$20 AUD, one-time charge
* **Credits included:** 100 PDF exports
* **Expiry:** Pack credits do not expire as long as your account is active

Pack credits are consumed **before** your monthly plan credits. You can purchase multiple packs and their credits stack.

### Buying a PDF Export Pack

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Settings > Plan and Billing">
    Navigate to **Settings** and select the **Plan and Billing** tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find the Add-ons section">
    Scroll down to the **Add-ons** section.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Buy pack">
    Under **PDF Export Pack**, click **Buy pack**. Credits are available immediately after payment.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Checking your PDF usage

Go to **Settings > Usage** to see how many PDF exports you've used this month. The **PDF Exports** card shows how many you've used, your total available (monthly limit plus any pack credits remaining), and a note if pack credits are contributing to your total.

## What happens when you reach your limit

When you've used all available PDF exports for the month, the export button becomes unavailable and you'll see a message indicating you've reached your limit.

To regain export access:

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Wait for the monthly reset">
    Your monthly PDF allowance resets at the start of each calendar month. If you're close to the limit at the end of a month, waiting a few days is the simplest option.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Buy a PDF Export Pack">
    Purchase a PDF Export Pack (\$20 AUD, 100 exports) from **Settings > Plan and Billing > Add-ons**. Credits are available immediately after checkout.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Upgrade your plan">
    Upgrading to Team or Pro gives you **unlimited PDF exports** with no monthly cap.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Warning>
  Exports that fail due to a system error do not count against your limit. Only successfully generated PDF files consume a credit.
</Warning>