Recraft V4.1 Pro
Recraft V4.1 Pro is the premium tier of Recraft's V4.1 generation. It extends the expressive V4.1 aesthetic with higher-fidelity output for print-ready assets, large-format display, and final production renders.
import { experimental_generateImage as generateImage } from 'ai';
const result = await generateImage({ model: 'recraft/recraft-v4.1-pro', prompt: 'A red balloon on a wooden table.'});Playground
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About Recraft V4.1 Pro
Recraft V4.1 Pro is the premium model in Recraft's V4.1 generation. It shares the V4.1 visual aesthetic — more natural photorealism, dreamier gradients, sharper illustration output — and extends those advances for production-grade work.
The Pro tier targets situations where the final asset must survive close scrutiny: brand campaigns, packaging, editorial spreads, large-format display, and commercial photography mockups. Skin, fabric, and material textures hold up at full zoom. Gradients render without banding in print reproduction. Illustration linework stays crisp at scale.
The recommended workflow pairs recraft-v4.1 and Recraft V4.1 Pro. Use the standard tier for rapid exploration, prompt iteration, and composition tests at lower cost. When you find the output that meets your requirements, regenerate it with Recraft V4.1 Pro at production fidelity.
What To Consider When Choosing a Provider
- Configuration: Recraft V4.1 Pro carries a higher per-image cost than the standard tier. Per-image pricing is $0.25; confirm figures on this page. Use
recraft-v4.1for iterative drafting and switch to Recraft V4.1 Pro for final production renders. For utility-style mockup output at premium fidelity, evaluaterecraft-v4.1-utility-pro. - 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 V4.1 Pro
Best For
- Final production renders: Brand campaigns, packaging, and editorial work where fidelity is critical
- Print-ready output: Assets that must survive physical reproduction without artifacts
- Large-format display: Trade show graphics, billboards, and high-DPI screens
- Commercial brand imagery: Final assets that represent the brand to customers
Consider Alternatives When
- Iterative drafting:
recraft-v4.1is optimized for rapid exploration at lower cost - Utility-style mockups:
recraft-v4.1-utility-proproduces premium flat-lighting output - Screen-only delivery:
recraft-v4.1is sufficient when output never goes to print - Budget-first decisions: Compare per-image rates against
recraft-v4.1first
Conclusion
Recraft V4.1 Pro is the highest-fidelity tier of Recraft's V4.1 generation. It pairs the expressive V4.1 aesthetic with production-grade output for print, large-format display, and commercial brand work. Pair it with recraft-v4.1 for iterative drafting to balance cost and fidelity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Recraft V4.1 Pro different from
recraft-v4.1?Recraft V4.1 Pro extends the V4.1 aesthetic with higher-fidelity output for final production work. It shares the same natural photorealism and sharper illustration output, then targets print-ready and large-format use cases. The standard tier is optimized for cost and iteration; Recraft V4.1 Pro is optimized for the final render.
When should I use
recraft-v4.1instead of Recraft V4.1 Pro?Use
recraft-v4.1for exploration, prompt testing, and generating variations where per-image cost matters. Switch to Recraft V4.1 Pro when you need the final production asset at higher fidelity.Is Recraft V4.1 Pro suitable for print production?
Yes. Recraft V4.1 Pro targets print workflows: packaging, editorial spreads, brochures, and posters. Higher-fidelity output supports physical reproduction without the banding and artifact issues that can show up at print resolution.
How does Recraft V4.1 Pro compare to
recraft-v4.1-utility-pro?Recraft V4.1 Pro is the expressive premium tier and brings composition and aesthetic variety.
recraft-v4.1-utility-prois the utility premium tier and produces flat lighting, front-facing composition, and predictable scenes for mockups and product shots.Is Recraft V4.1 Pro a multimodal LLM?
No. Recraft V4.1 Pro 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 V4.1 Pro on AI Gateway?
Pass
recraft/recraft-v4.1-protogenerateImagefrom the AI SDK. AI Gateway handles routing, retries, and provider failover automatically.What does Recraft V4.1 Pro cost?
Per-image pricing is $0.25. See the pricing section on this page for the current rate.
Does Recraft V4.1 Pro support zero data retention?
Zero Data Retention is not currently available for this model. Zero Data Retention is offered on a per-provider basis. See https://vercel.com/docs/ai-gateway/capabilities/zdr for details.