Recraft V4 Pro
Recraft V4 Pro is Recraft's premium image generation model. It builds on V4's photorealism and composition advances with higher-resolution output for print-ready assets, large-format production, and professional commercial workflows.
import { experimental_generateImage as generateImage } from 'ai';
const result = await generateImage({ model: 'recraft/recraft-v4-pro', 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.
Higher resolution carries a higher per-image cost than standard V4. Per-image pricing is $0.25; confirm figures. Use Recraft V4 for iterative drafting, and switch to V4 Pro for final production renders.
When to Use Recraft V4 Pro
Best For
Print production:
Packaging, editorial spreads, brochures, and posters where pixel density must survive physical reproduction
Large-format digital display:
Trade show graphics, billboard assets, and high-DPI screens
Final production renders:
Output where maximum resolution is non-negotiable
Commercial asset creation:
Final imagery for brand campaigns and advertising where the asset represents the brand
Consider Alternatives When
Iterative drafting:
Recraft V4 is optimized for speed over maximum resolution
Web-only display:
V4's standard output is sufficient for screen-only delivery
Budget-first decisions:
When budget drives the choice, compare standard V4 and V4 Pro rates first
Native vector output:
Recraft V3 supports vector generation directly
Conclusion
Recraft V4 Pro is Recraft's highest-resolution image generation model. It combines V4's photorealism with higher-resolution output for print and large-format production. Use it when the final asset must survive physical reproduction or full-zoom review. Pair it with V4 for iterative drafting to balance cost and fidelity.
FAQ
V4 Pro generates higher-resolution output for print-ready assets and large-format applications. It shares all of V4's photorealism and composition improvements but extends them to a higher resolution. V4 is optimized for speed and cost in iterative workflows. V4 Pro targets final production output.
Use V4 for iterative exploration, prompt testing, and generating variations where speed and cost matter. Switch to V4 Pro when you need the final production asset at maximum resolution for print or large-format display.
Yes. V4 Pro targets print workflows: packaging, editorial spreads, brochures, and posters. Its higher-resolution output provides the pixel density you need for physical reproduction without upscaling artifacts.
Yes. All of V4's advances carry over: realistic skin, natural material textures, clean lighting, varied composition, and original character generation. V4 Pro applies these at a higher resolution.
No. Recraft V4 Pro 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-v4-pro to generateImage from the AI SDK. AI Gateway handles routing, retries, and provider failover automatically.
Pricing appears on this page and updates as providers adjust their rates. AI Gateway routes traffic through the configured provider.
Yes, and it's the recommended approach. Use V4 for rapid iteration at lower cost, then regenerate your chosen output with V4 Pro for the final asset at maximum resolution.
