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Recraft V3

recraft/recraft-v3

Recraft V3 is Recraft's second-generation image model. It adds 20+ specialized style presets, native vector output, long multi-word text generation with precise positioning, and improved anatomical accuracy over Recraft V2.

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


const result = await generateImage({
  model: 'recraft/recraft-v3',
  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 V3 introduced the style library that defines the Recraft design workflow. Confirm per-image rates. If your pipeline needs style presets (realistic portrait, digital illustration, pixel art, and others), V3 is the minimum version that supports them.

When to Use Recraft V3

Best For

  • Consistent style presets:

    Design workflows that use the 20+ built-in presets to keep output on-aesthetic across generations

  • Native vector output:

    Projects that need scalable vector graphics for logos, icons, or print assets

  • Precise text positioning:

    In-image text generation where multi-word copy must land exactly

  • Anatomically accurate illustration:

    Character and figure work where correct proportions matter

Consider Alternatives When

  • Maximum photorealism:

    Recraft V4 improves natural skin, clean lighting, and reduces synthetic artifacts

  • Print-ready resolution:

    Recraft V4 Pro targets high-resolution output for print production

  • Budget-first without presets:

    Recraft V2 may suffice when the style library isn't needed, so compare per-image rates

Conclusion

Recraft V3 is the style-focused generation of the Recraft family. Its 20+ style presets, native vector output, precise text positioning, and improved anatomical accuracy suit design workflows that need consistent style control and vector output.

FAQ

Over 20 specialized styles spanning realistic portraits, digital illustrations, pixel art, vector graphics, and more. Each preset applies a consistent aesthetic without style descriptions in the prompt.

Yes. Recraft V3 generates scalable vector graphics directly. Use it for logos, icons, and print assets where resolution independence matters.

V3 handles long multi-word text with precise positioning in the composition. V2 renders text accurately, but V3 extends this to longer copy and gives finer control over placement.

More natural human proportions, realistic hands and faces, and correct body poses. You'll spend less time retouching the anatomical errors common in generated images.

No. Recraft V3 is a dedicated image generation model. It doesn't have a conversational context or text completion interface. Use generateImage from the AI SDK.

Pass recraft/recraft-v3 to generateImage from the AI SDK. AI Gateway routes the request to available providers automatically.

This page lists the current rates. Multiple providers can serve Recraft V3, so AI Gateway surfaces live pricing rather than a single fixed figure.

Choose V3 when style presets and vector output are central to your workflow and you don't need V4's photorealism improvements. If natural skin textures, clean lighting, and fewer synthetic artifacts matter more, evaluate V4.