# SVG Genie Pipeline Cheat Sheet

Use this to decide when to spend 1, 2, or 3 credits.

## Quick

- Cost: 1 credit
- Best for:
  - ideation
  - rough concept exploration
  - prompt testing
  - generating multiple directions fast
- Good fit:
  - simple icons
  - initial logo concepts
  - basic cut-file compositions
  - first-pass SaaS illustrations
- Use Quick when:
  - you are still deciding
  - you need volume
  - you are not ready for final export

## HD

- Cost: 2 credits
- Best for:
  - polished production assets
  - client-ready drafts
  - better shape refinement
  - cleaner final exports
- Good fit:
  - marketing graphics
  - website illustrations
  - ecommerce assets
  - cleaner logo options
- Use HD when:
  - you already like the concept
  - you want a more refined deliverable
  - the SVG will be downloaded and used soon

## Premium

- Cost: 3 credits
- Best for:
  - high-stakes visuals
  - hero assets
  - centerpiece illustrations
  - more detailed compositions
- Good fit:
  - homepage hero artwork
  - flagship app icons
  - premium product graphics
  - detailed editorial visuals
- Use Premium when:
  - the output is the final asset
  - the asset has commercial visibility
  - you care more about quality than iteration speed

## Simple Rule

- Quick = explore
- HD = refine
- Premium = finalize

## Credit Planning Examples

13 credits can look like:

- 13 Quick generations
- 6 HD generations
- 4 Premium generations
- or any mix

Example workflow:

1. Use 3 Quick generations to test ideas
2. Use 2 HD generations to polish the best direction
3. Use 1 Premium generation for the final asset

Total: 10 credits

## How To Waste Fewer Credits

- Start with a tighter prompt
- Add style and composition constraints
- Keep subject count low on early generations
- Use Quick before jumping to Premium
- Save strong prompt structures once they work