Recraft V4 is an AI image model from Recraft released on 17 Feb 2026. It aims to move past basic text to image tools and focus more on visual taste composition and pro level design. It’s built for real creative tasks like brand visuals campaigns and design assets not just random images.
Recraft says V4 does more than copy a prompt. The model makes visual choices about lighting color layout and mood almost designer esque in how it thinks.
Design focused results. The model is tuned for pro style visuals. It aims for balanced layouts strong color harmony clean detail and clear intent instead of a plain stock photo feel.
Two versions. V4 standard runs faster about 10 seconds per image and costs less so you can test ideas quickly. V4 Pro takes around 28 seconds and gives higher resolution files better for print or large formats.
Pro level image quality. It creates cinematic photo style images and editorial type layouts. It reads detailed prompts better and sets a clear mood and style. It also handles busy scenes and complex text inputs with more control.
What sets it apart. Recraft presents V4 as design centric. It doesn’t just follow instructions it interprets them and shapes the layout with artistic judgment. The goal is images that feel art directed and ready for branding editorial or product work.
If you access V4 inside Recraft Studio you can mix generation with vector editing, mockups, brand color palettes and export options like SVG PNG JPG. You get 10000 characters limit for your prompt!
People in the community point out strengths like readable text balanced layouts and illustrations that feel closer to publish ready work.
Recraft Studio pulls everything together generation, editing, background removal, SVG vector tools mockups and style palettes so you get an all in one creative workspace.
