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.
import { experimental_generateImage as generateImage } from 'ai';
const result = await generateImage({ model: 'recraft/recraft-v3', prompt: 'A red balloon on a wooden table.'});Playground
Try out Recraft V3 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.
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About Recraft V3
Recraft V3 is Recraft's second-generation image model. It expands the V2 foundation with improvements in style control, text generation, and anatomical accuracy.
The most visible addition is the style library: 20+ specialized presets covering realistic portraits, digital illustrations, pixel art, vector graphics, and more. These presets give you direct control over visual direction without prompt engineering workarounds. Select a preset and the model applies that aesthetic consistently.
Text generation also improved in V3. The model handles long multi-word text with precise positioning within compositions. Combined with anatomically correct output (correct proportions, natural poses, realistic hands and faces), V3 produces images that need less post-production correction.
Native vector output is another V3 addition. Generate scalable vector graphics directly for logos, icons, and print assets. No need to rasterize and trace. This fits into professional design toolchains where vector formats are the standard.
What To Consider When Choosing a Provider
- Configuration: 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.
- 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What style presets does Recraft V3 include?
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.
Does Recraft V3 support vector output?
Yes. Recraft V3 generates scalable vector graphics directly. Use it for logos, icons, and print assets where resolution independence matters.
How does text generation differ between V2 and V3?
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.
What does anatomically correct output mean in practice?
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.
Is Recraft V3 a multimodal LLM?
No. Recraft V3 is a dedicated image generation model. It doesn't have a conversational context or text completion interface. Use
generateImagefrom the AI SDK.How do I use Recraft V3 on AI Gateway?
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recraft/recraft-v3togenerateImagefrom the AI SDK. AI Gateway routes the request to available providers automatically.What does Recraft V3 cost?
This page lists the current rates. Multiple providers can serve Recraft V3, so AI Gateway surfaces live pricing rather than a single fixed figure.
When should I choose V3 over V4?
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.