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Recraft V2

recraft/recraft-v2

Recraft V2 is Recraft's foundational image generation model. It delivers photorealistic output, accurate text rendering, and complex prompt following for production design workflows.

Image Gen
index.ts
import { experimental_generateImage as generateImage } from 'ai';


const result = await generateImage({
  model: 'recraft/recraft-v2',
  prompt: 'A red balloon on a wooden table.'
});

What To Consider When Choosing a Provider

  • Zero Data Retention

    AI Gateway does not currently support Zero Data Retention for this model. See the documentation for models that support ZDR.

    Authentication

    AI Gateway authenticates requests using an API key or OIDC token. You do not need to manage provider credentials directly.

Recraft V2 is the earliest Recraft generation on AI Gateway. Confirm per-image rates. If your workflow demands greater photorealism or style control, evaluate Recraft V3 or V4 before committing to V2.

When to Use Recraft V2

Best For

  • Stable existing integrations:

    Production workflows already on Recraft V2 that need consistent output without migration risk

  • Accurate text rendering:

    Text-to-image generation where legible on-image copy is a requirement

  • Baseline evaluation:

    Teams evaluating the Recraft family who want a reference point before comparing newer generations

  • Cost-sensitive pipelines:

    Workloads where the foundational model meets your quality bar

Consider Alternatives When

  • Maximum photorealism:

    Recraft V3 and V4 improve skin realism, lighting, and material rendering

  • Style preset library:

    Recraft V3 introduced 20+ specialized style presets

  • Print-ready output:

    Recraft V4 Pro targets high-resolution, print-ready production

Conclusion

Recraft V2 is Recraft's foundational image generation model. It established the text rendering accuracy and prompt adherence that define the Recraft family. It fits when you already rely on V2, or when cost and predictability matter more than newer generations' capabilities.

FAQ

Photorealistic image generation, accurate text rendering, and complex prompt following. These three capabilities form the foundation of the Recraft model family.

It renders legible, correctly spelled text within generated scenes. Use it for signage, labels, product mockups, and other cases where on-image text must be accurate.

Stick with V2 if your integration meets your requirements. Upgrade to Recraft V3 or V4 if you need improved photorealism, expanded style presets, or higher-resolution output.

No. Recraft V2 is a dedicated image generation model. It doesn't process conversation history or maintain a context window. Use generateImage from the AI SDK to send requests.

Pass recraft/recraft-v2 to generateImage from the AI SDK. AI Gateway routes the request to available providers and handles retries and failover automatically.

See the pricing section on this page for today's rates. AI Gateway exposes each provider's pricing for Recraft V2.

Photorealistic scenes, product imagery, and compositions with readable text. It handles multi-clause prompts that specify subject, composition, and style at once.