Designers making brand and print work get proper vector output; free-plan images are public and owned by Recraft, so commercial users need to pay.
Kenning's take
What it does
Recraft V4 is an image generation model rebuilt with input from designers, aimed at brand, campaign and print work rather than broad general appeal. It comes as V4 for fast everyday images and V4 Pro for higher-resolution print assets, plus vector versions that produce editable vector files. It is available in Recraft Studio and through the Recraft API.
- V4 (about 10 seconds) and V4 Pro (about 28 seconds) versions
- V4 Vector and V4 Pro Vector for editable vector files
- Tuned for composition, colour and typography
- Posters, billboards and other production visuals
- Available in Recraft Studio and the API
Who it suits. Designers, marketers and brand teams who need images and vectors ready for production.
Key facts
- Category
- AI models
- Part of
- Recraft
- Made by
- Recraft
- Released
- 17 February 2026
- How to get it
- in Recraft Studio on free and paid plans, and through the Recraft API
- Works on
- Web, iOS, Android, API
- Free plan
- Recraft Studio has a Free plan (images owned by Recraft and public, no commercial use)
FAQ
When was Recraft V4 released?
Recraft released V4 on 17 February 2026.
What is the difference between Recraft V4 and V4 Pro?
Both share the same style. V4 is faster and cheaper, and V4 Pro makes higher-resolution images for print.
Can Recraft V4 make vector files?
Yes. V4 Vector and V4 Pro Vector produce editable vector files.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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