[Recraft](/ai-gateway/models/labs/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. Your use is subject to Recraft's [Terms](https://www.recraft.ai/terms) & [Privacy](https://www.recraft.ai/privacy) Policies.

Image Gen

[Use with AI Gateway](https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Futm_source%3Dgateway-model-page%26utm_campaign%3Dai-gateway-models&title=Get+Started+with+Vercel+AI+Gateway) [View docs](https://vercel.com/docs/ai-gateway)

AI SDKChat Completions

```
1import { experimental_generateImage as generateImage } from 'ai';
2

3const result = await generateImage({
4  model: 'recraft/recraft-v2',
5  prompt: 'A red balloon on a wooden table.'
6});
```

[Read docs](https://vercel.com/docs/ai-gateway/sdks-and-apis/ai-sdk)

[Overview](/ai-gateway/models/recraft-v2) [About](/ai-gateway/models/recraft-v2/about) [Providers](/ai-gateway/models/recraft-v2/providers) [Similar](/ai-gateway/models/recraft-v2/similar) [FAQ](/ai-gateway/models/recraft-v2/faq)

## [Copy link to heading](#playground)Playground

Try out Recraft V2 by Recraft. Usage is billed to your team at API rates. Free users (those who haven't made a payment) get $5 of credits every 30 days.

![recraft logo](/vc-ap-vercel-marketing/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F7nyt0uhk7sse4zvn.public.blob.vercel-storage.com%2Fdocs-assets%2Fstatic%2Fdocs%2Fai-gateway%2Flogos%2Frecraft.png&w=48&q=75)Recraft V2

Prompt

Describe what you want the model to generate.

Size

1024x10241365x10241024x13651536x10241024x15361820x10241024x18201024x20482048x10241434x1024

Images to generate

123456

![recraft logo](/vc-ap-vercel-marketing/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F7nyt0uhk7sse4zvn.public.blob.vercel-storage.com%2Fdocs-assets%2Fstatic%2Fdocs%2Fai-gateway%2Flogos%2Frecraft.png&w=96&q=75)

Your generated image will appear here

## [Copy link to heading](#providers)Providers

Route requests across multiple providers. Copy a provider slug to set your preference. Visit the [docs](/docs/ai-gateway/provider-options) for more info. Using a provider means you agree to their terms, listed under Legal.

| Provider |
| --- |

| Input | Output | Cache | Web Search | Capabilities | ZDR | No Training | Free Tier | Release Date |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

| ![recraft logo](/vc-ap-vercel-marketing/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F7nyt0uhk7sse4zvn.public.blob.vercel-storage.com%2Fdocs-assets%2Fstatic%2Fdocs%2Fai-gateway%2Flogos%2Frecraft.png&w=48&q=75) [Recraft](/ai-gateway/models/providers/recraft) Legal:[Terms](https://www.recraft.ai/terms)•[Privacy](https://www.recraft.ai/privacy) |  | $0.02/img+1 more |  | — |  |  |  |  | 03/13/2024 |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

## [Copy link to heading](#more-models-by-recraft)More models by Recraft

All

Image

| Model |
| --- |

| Context | Latency | Throughput | Input | Output | Cache | Web Search | Capabilities | Providers | ZDR | No Training | Free Tier | Release Date |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

| ![recraft logo](/vc-ap-vercel-marketing/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F7nyt0uhk7sse4zvn.public.blob.vercel-storage.com%2Fdocs-assets%2Fstatic%2Fdocs%2Fai-gateway%2Flogos%2Frecraft.png&w=48&q=75) [recraft/recraft-v4.1](/ai-gateway/models/recraft-v4.1) |  |  |  |  | $0.04/img+1 more |  | — |  | ![recraft logo](/vc-ap-vercel-marketing/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F7nyt0uhk7sse4zvn.public.blob.vercel-storage.com%2Fdocs-assets%2Fstatic%2Fdocs%2Fai-gateway%2Flogos%2Frecraft.png&w=48&q=75) |  |  |  | 05/14/2026 |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ![recraft logo](/vc-ap-vercel-marketing/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F7nyt0uhk7sse4zvn.public.blob.vercel-storage.com%2Fdocs-assets%2Fstatic%2Fdocs%2Fai-gateway%2Flogos%2Frecraft.png&w=48&q=75) [recraft/recraft-v4.1-pro](/ai-gateway/models/recraft-v4.1-pro) |  |  |  |  | $0.21/img+1 more |  | — |  | ![recraft logo](/vc-ap-vercel-marketing/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F7nyt0uhk7sse4zvn.public.blob.vercel-storage.com%2Fdocs-assets%2Fstatic%2Fdocs%2Fai-gateway%2Flogos%2Frecraft.png&w=48&q=75) |  |  |  | 05/14/2026 |  |
| ![recraft logo](/vc-ap-vercel-marketing/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F7nyt0uhk7sse4zvn.public.blob.vercel-storage.com%2Fdocs-assets%2Fstatic%2Fdocs%2Fai-gateway%2Flogos%2Frecraft.png&w=48&q=75) [recraft/recraft-v4.1\-utility](/ai-gateway/models/recraft-v4.1-utility) |  |  |  |  | $0.04/img+1 more |  | — |  | ![recraft logo](/vc-ap-vercel-marketing/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F7nyt0uhk7sse4zvn.public.blob.vercel-storage.com%2Fdocs-assets%2Fstatic%2Fdocs%2Fai-gateway%2Flogos%2Frecraft.png&w=48&q=75) |  |  |  | 05/14/2026 |  |
| ![recraft logo](/vc-ap-vercel-marketing/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F7nyt0uhk7sse4zvn.public.blob.vercel-storage.com%2Fdocs-assets%2Fstatic%2Fdocs%2Fai-gateway%2Flogos%2Frecraft.png&w=48&q=75) [recraft/recraft-v4](/ai-gateway/models/recraft-v4) |  |  |  |  | $0.04/img+1 more |  | — |  | ![recraft logo](/vc-ap-vercel-marketing/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F7nyt0uhk7sse4zvn.public.blob.vercel-storage.com%2Fdocs-assets%2Fstatic%2Fdocs%2Fai-gateway%2Flogos%2Frecraft.png&w=48&q=75) |  |  |  | 02/17/2026 |  |
| ![recraft logo](/vc-ap-vercel-marketing/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F7nyt0uhk7sse4zvn.public.blob.vercel-storage.com%2Fdocs-assets%2Fstatic%2Fdocs%2Fai-gateway%2Flogos%2Frecraft.png&w=48&q=75) [recraft/recraft-v4-pro](/ai-gateway/models/recraft-v4-pro) |  |  |  |  | $0.25/img+1 more |  | — |  | ![recraft logo](/vc-ap-vercel-marketing/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F7nyt0uhk7sse4zvn.public.blob.vercel-storage.com%2Fdocs-assets%2Fstatic%2Fdocs%2Fai-gateway%2Flogos%2Frecraft.png&w=48&q=75) |  |  |  | 02/17/2026 |  |
| ![recraft logo](/vc-ap-vercel-marketing/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F7nyt0uhk7sse4zvn.public.blob.vercel-storage.com%2Fdocs-assets%2Fstatic%2Fdocs%2Fai-gateway%2Flogos%2Frecraft.png&w=48&q=75) [recraft/recraft-v3](/ai-gateway/models/recraft-v3) |  |  |  |  | $0.04/img+1 more |  | — |  | ![recraft logo](/vc-ap-vercel-marketing/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F7nyt0uhk7sse4zvn.public.blob.vercel-storage.com%2Fdocs-assets%2Fstatic%2Fdocs%2Fai-gateway%2Flogos%2Frecraft.png&w=48&q=75) |  |  |  | 10/30/2024 |  |

## [Copy link to heading](#about-recraft-v2)About Recraft V2

Recraft V2 is Recraft's original production image generation model. It established the core Recraft capabilities: photorealistic image synthesis, accurate text rendering, and complex prompt following.

Text rendering is a persistent challenge for image generators. Recraft V2 produces legible, correctly spelled text in generated scenes. That makes it useful for signage, labels, or on-image copy. The model also handles multi-clause prompts that specify composition, subject, and style at once.

Recraft V2 serves as the Recraft baseline. Teams already on V2 get stable, predictable output. If you need greater photorealism and style control, Recraft V3 and V4 build on this foundation.

## [Copy link to heading](#what-to-consider-when-choosing-a-provider)What To Consider When Choosing a Provider

- Configuration: 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.
- Zero Data Retention: Zero Data Retention is offered on a per-provider and model basis. See the [documentation](https://vercel.com/docs/ai-gateway/security-and-compliance/zdr) for details.
- Authentication: AI Gateway authenticates requests using an [API key](https://vercel.com/docs/ai-gateway/authentication-and-byok#api-key-authentication) or [OIDC token](https://vercel.com/docs/ai-gateway/authentication-and-byok#oidc-token-authentication). You do not need to manage provider credentials directly.

## [Copy link to heading](#when-to-use-recraft-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

## [Copy link to heading](#conclusion)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.