How much does animating a map cost, and why can't I use free credits?
Credits & Pricing
Animating a map costs 3 purchased credits. If you're animating a copied community map, it costs an additional 1 credit, which supports the original creator. Free credits cannot be used for this premium feature. Purchased credits never expire and are always used after any free credits you have, which refill at 1 every 12 hours up to a maximum of 3.