Runway rate limits, context window & usage caps (2026)
Runway ML rate limits and video generation credits. Video generation credits per month, maximum video length and resolution caps.
Runway usage limits by plan
| Credits Per Mo | 125 credits | One-time free credits, watermarked |
| Credits Included | 125 credits | One-time credit grant on free plan — not monthly |
| Credits Per Mo | 625 credits | $15/month |
| Credits / month | 625 credits/mo | $15/month — roughly 62 seconds of Gen-3 video |
| Video Length Max | 16 seconds | Maximum video length per generation |
| Credits Per Mo | 2250 credits | $35/month |
| Credits / month | 2250 credits/mo | $35/month — roughly 225 seconds of Gen-3 video |
| Video Length Max | 16 seconds | Maximum video length per generation |
| Credits Per Mo | Unlimited credits | $95/month, fair use applies |
| Generations | Unlimited | $95/month — unlimited standard quality generations |
What happens when you hit Runway'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
Runway 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. Runway uses rolling-window resets - quotas refresh continuously, not at a fixed midnight cutoff.
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Limits sourced from Runway's official documentation. Updated when plan changes are announced.
Runway limits - frequently asked questions
What is the Runway message limit?
Runway message limits vary by plan - see the full breakdown by tier in the table above.
Does Runway have a file upload limit?
Yes, Runway enforces file upload limits that vary by plan. See the detailed breakdown above.
When do Runway limits reset?
Reset periods vary by limit type - many Runway 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 Runway's rate limit?
Runway 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.