Opus Clip rate limits, context window & usage caps (2026)
Opus Clip rate limits and video processing credits. Monthly video upload minutes and AI clip generation caps.
Opus Clip usage limits by plan
| Minutes | 60 mins/month | Clipping minutes |
| Clips | 25 clips/month | |
| Watermark | Included | Watermarked output |
| Storage | 10 GB |
| Minutes | 250 mins/month | |
| Clips | Unlimited | |
| Watermark | Not available | No watermark |
| Storage | 100 GB |
| Minutes | 1000 mins/month | Shared across team |
| Clips | Unlimited | |
| Watermark | Not available | |
| Storage | Unlimited |
What happens when you hit Opus Clip's limits?
Check the reset window - most limits refresh within 1–60 minutes
Reload or try again after the reset window passes
If you hit limits regularly, upgrade your plan to increase caps
Opus Clip limit reset schedule
⚡
Per minute
API RPM limits - reset every 60 seconds
🕐
Per hour
Short rolling windows for message quotas
⏱
Per 5 hours
Common for consumer plan message limits
📅
Per day / month
Image gen credits and file storage caps
Exact reset period per limit type is shown in the "Notes" column of the plan table above. Opus Clip uses rolling-window resets - quotas refresh continuously, not at a fixed midnight cutoff.
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Limits sourced from Opus's official documentation. Updated when plan changes are announced.
Opus Clip limits - frequently asked questions
What is the Opus Clip message limit?
Opus Clip message limits vary by plan - see the full breakdown by tier in the table above.
Does Opus Clip have a file upload limit?
Yes, Opus Clip enforces file upload limits that vary by plan. See the detailed breakdown above.
When do Opus Clip limits reset?
Reset periods vary by limit type - many Opus Clip limits reset on a rolling window (e.g., per 5 hours or per 24 hours). Check the notes column in the table above for specific reset schedules.
What happens when you hit Opus Clip's rate limit?
Opus Clip will temporarily block new requests when you exceed your plan's limits. You may see an in-app message or receive an HTTP 429 response. Wait for the reset window to pass or upgrade your plan.