Introduction
Gamma’s AI features use tokens to process and generate content. Whether you’re using AI to create a presentation, refine text, or generate images, tokens determine how much content can be processed at a time. This article explains what Gamma tokens are, how they work, and how they differ from AI credits.
What Are Gamma Tokens?
Gamma follows OpenAI’s definition of tokens:
Tokens represent pieces of words, not necessarily full words.
A token may include spaces, sub-words, or full words.
Tokenization varies by language. For example, "How are you?" contains four tokens, whereas "Cómo estás?" in Spanish contains five tokens.
Token Example:
English: "Artificial intelligence is powerful." (6 tokens)
Spanish: "La inteligencia artificial es poderosa." (7 tokens)
Tip: You can estimate token counts using OpenAI’s free tokenizer: OpenAI Tokenizer
Gamma AI Tokens vs. AI Credits
Gamma AI features require both AI credits and tokens. Here’s the difference:
Feature | AI Tokens | AI Credits |
Defines how much AI can process in one generation | ✅ | ❌ |
Determines the complexity of AI-generated content | ✅ | ❌ |
Required for AI features like generating decks, docs, and editing content | ✅ | ✅ |
Limited for Free and Plus users, higher for Pro users | ✅ | ✅ |
Can be earned through referrals or purchased via a subscription | ❌ | ✅ |
How Many Tokens Do I Get?
Your Gamma subscription plan determines how many AI tokens you can use per generation:
Plus Plan: Up to 50,000 AI tokens per generation
Pro Plan: Up to 100,000 AI tokens per generation
How to Optimize Token Usage
To maximize your tokens:
Be Concise: The more text AI processes, the more tokens it consumes.
Use Simple Commands: Complex requests may use more tokens.
Limit Unnecessary Formatting: AI processing of structured lists or tables may require additional tokens.
FAQs & Common Issues
What happens if I exceed my token limit?
If you reach the token limit for your plan, the AI generation will stop, and you may need to simplify your request or upgrade your plan.
Do AI tokens refresh monthly?
No, AI tokens are allocated per generation. You can generate multiple times as long as each request is within your plan’s token limit.
Can I increase my AI token limit?
Yes, upgrading to the Pro Plan increases the token limit to 100,000 per generation.
How do AI tokens affect multi-language text processing?
Some languages require more tokens per word, meaning non-English text may consume more tokens per generation.