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# Frequently Asked Questions

## AI Visual Studio

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<summary>What image formats can be uploaded?</summary>

The following data formats are supported for upload:\
**png, jpg, jpeg, webp**\
PDF data is not supported, so please convert your files into an image format before using them.

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<summary>Is there a limit on image size?</summary>

We support file sizes up to **8MB** and approximately **4K resolution**.

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<summary>What are the supported output formats?</summary>

The output is as follows:

**Still Images**\
　Format: webp

　Styles: Photorealistic, Sketch, Watercolor, Marker\
　Output Specifications:

| **Output Format** | **Approx. Resolution** | **Width Guideline** | **File Capacity** | **Main Uses**                    |
| ----------------- | ---------------------- | ------------------- | ----------------- | -------------------------------- |
| Standard          | Standard (1K)          | Approx. 1,000px     | 1〜2MB             | SNS・Web                          |
| HD Generation     | High (2K)              | Approx. 2,000px     | 2〜10MB            | Presentations・ PC Wallpapers     |
| Upscale           | Ultra (4K)             | Approx. 4,000px     | 25〜30MB           | Poster Printing・Close-up Details |

※ If the original image is 4K, it will be downscaled to a ratio close to 1K (1920×1080).\
※ If the original image is less than 1K resolution, it will be upscaled to a ratio close to 1K.

**Videos**\
　**Format:** mp4　\
　**Resolution:**：1280×720\
　**Length:** 3～8 seconds

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<summary>What are the steps to create a perspective drawing/rendering?</summary>

Perspective drawings (renderings) can be generated from a single still image.<br>

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## AI Communication

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<summary>What is the maximum duration/length supported for "AI Minutes &#x26; Summaries"?</summary>

The current maximum processing time is approximately 2 hours.\
For a 1-hour meeting, transcription and summarization will be completed in about 3 to 5 minutes.

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## Team Sharing Features

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<summary>What are the benefits of using team sharing features?</summary>

By using the team sharing feature, you can pool and share the credits granted each month.\
Additionally, it allows you to share projects for viewing and reference.

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<summary>Who is eligible to be invited as a team member?</summary>

You can invite users who share the same email address domain.\
Currently, you can only invite users who have already registered for a free account.\
If you wish to invite an account that already has a paid subscription, please contact the support center.

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## Plans & Billing

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<summary>Is there a free trial available?</summary>

Yes, you can try the service for free for 2 weeks with 1,000 credits included after registration.\
Please rest assured that you will not be automatically transitioned to a paid plan once the trial period ends.<br>

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<summary>Is invoice payment supported?</summary>

Yes, we accept invoice payments exclusively for annual contracts.\
For customers who prefer a monthly plan, we kindly ask that you use our online payment option instead.

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<summary>Can I pay by credit card?</summary>

Yes, the following brands are accepted:\
Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.\
Additionally, payments can be made via Apple Pay and Link.

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<summary>Is it possible to change plans mid-contract?</summary>

Yes, it is possible. Details are as follows:

**■ Changing Annual Plans (Upgrade)**

* **Timing of Application:** Upon acceptance of your application, you can immediately begin using the features and services of the new plan.
* **Contract Renewal:** A new 1-year contract period will start from the date the plan is changed.
* **Fee Adjustment:**

The fee for the new plan will be calculated and settled after deducting the unused portion of the old plan's fee.\
【Calculation Example】\
If a contract started on March 1, 2025, and the plan is changed on December 14:\
Discount applicable: The remaining 3 months of the old plan (December, January, and February).<br>

**■ Changing Monthly Plans (Upgrade)**

* **Timing of Application:** Upon acceptance of your application, you can immediately begin using the features and services of the new plan.
* **Fee Adjustment:** As the fee for the current month, you will be billed for the additional "difference" calculated by subtracting the old plan fee from the new plan fee.

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<summary>Could you tell me more about how credits work?</summary>

In ArchiX, "credits" are consumed when using various features such as perspective drawing generation and meeting minutes creation. Credits are deducted at the timing when the generation is completed.\
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\&#xNAN;**■ Types and Features of Credits**

There are two types of credits: **"Regular Credits"** that come with the plan, and **"Purchased Credits"** that can be added as needed.

* **Regular Credits:** Granted automatically every month and reset at the end of each month.
* **Purchased Credits:** Credits that you top up (purchase). They are retained until they are consumed.

※ Regular credits will be consumed first.<br>

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## Security

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<summary>Will uploaded data, such as images, drawings, or text, be used for AI training?</summary>

No. In ArchiX, data uploaded by users is never used for AI training.

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The entered data is used solely for the "inference" process to generate responses, and once the processing is complete, the data is deleted.

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For more details, please check [here](https://archix.ai/blog/archix-ai-security).

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<summary>Where is my data stored?</summary>

Data is managed and operated on servers located within Japan (AWS Tokyo and Osaka regions), placed in a secure environment that complies with domestic laws.

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## Implementation & Onboarding

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<summary>Could you tell me the required PC specifications needed to run ArchiX?</summary>

Since ArchiX is a browser-based service, it can be used anywhere you have an internet connection.

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There are **no specific PC hardware requirements.**

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