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Recraft

Recraft AI

Recraft is an image generation model line from Recraft AI. The latest release is Recraft V4 (17 Feb 2026). This page tracks all 3 Recraft releases since 13 Mar 2024, with specs, licensing, and how to access each one. Official site →

Recraft V4released

ClosedFreemiumOfficial APIConsumer app

Ground-up rebuild around visual taste and design coherence; Exploration mode for parallel creative directions; V4 and V4 Pro variants; fully editable SVG vector generation

License
Proprietary
Commercial use
Allowed
Availability
Official API, Consumer app
Resolution
2048px (V4 Pro)

Launch date confirmed from Recraft blog-announcements: February 17, 2026. Official docs confirm 'released in February 2026'.

Recraft V3released

ClosedFreemiumOfficial APIConsumer app

Took #1 on Artificial Analysis T2I leaderboard at launch with ELO 1172; first model capable of placing text at specific positions in an image; rich curated style library; API launched

License
Proprietary
Commercial use
Allowed
Availability
Official API, Consumer app

Recraft V2released

ClosedFreemiumConsumer app

First model trained from scratch by Recraft; breakthrough in anatomical accuracy; brand consistency and color inputs; SVG vector output; minimalistic icon and illustration styles

License
Proprietary
Commercial use
Allowed
Availability
Consumer app
Parameters
20B

FAQ

When was Recraft V4 released?
Recraft V4 was released on 17 Feb 2026.
Is Recraft open source?
No. Recraft V4 is closed: the weights are not released and it is available through an API or app only.
Can Recraft be used commercially?
Yes. Commercial use of Recraft V4 is allowed under the Proprietary licence.
Where can I use Recraft?
Recraft V4 is available via Official API and Consumer app.

See Recraft in context on the image model timeline, or browse all model families.