Recraft's latest image generation model at ~2048px resolution with stronger composition, refined lighting, and realistic materials for print-ready and large-scale work
Settled by community votes across 13 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.
Recraft V4 Pro
#18 of 62 in Text-to-Image
Wan 2.7
#38 of 62 in Text-to-Image
Where the votes landed
Recraft V4 Pro
100.0%
win rate
Ties
0.0%
Wan 2.7
0.0%
win rate
Challenge by challenge
The strongest take from each model on every shared challenge, with the AI judge's read.
Geometric Composition
Text-to-Image“A glass cube on a wooden table. Inside the cube is a small blue sphere. On top of the cube sits a red book. A green plant is behind the cube, partially visible through the glass. Soft window light from the left.”
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Excellent photorealism and texture on the wood and book cover.
- + Accurate interpretation of 'soft light' with realistic refractions.
- + High clarity and detail in the glass and sphere.
- − The plant is to the side rather than strictly behind the cube.
- − The perspective of the cube's top and the book is slightly mismatched.
Wan 2.7
- + Successfully placed the plant behind the cube as requested.
- + The sphere is 'small' as per the prompt while Model A's sphere is large.
- + Complex reflections within the glass panels.
- − The glass cube appears more like a mirrored box with inconsistent transparency.
- − The lighting on the book is somewhat flat compared to the table.
- − Distorted proportions on the glass edges and corners.
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt instructions well, but Recraft V4 Pro produced a much more realistic and aesthetically pleasing image with high-quality textures. While Wan 2.1 followed the spatial instruction of placing the plant 'behind' the cube more accurately, the glass rendering and lighting were significantly more professional in the Recraft V4 Pro output.
Candid Street Photography
Text-to-Image“A candid street photo of an elderly Japanese man repairing a red bicycle in light rain, reflections on wet pavement, shallow depth of field, 50mm lens, natural skin texture, imperfect framing, motion blur from passing cars, cinematic but realistic, no stylization.”
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Excellent shallow depth of field and bokeh
- + Atmospheric lighting with the yellow taxi providing high-quality reflections
- + Captures the requested motion blur and cinematic feel
- − The subject's skin and face are very dark and obscured
- − The bicycle geometry is slightly warped near the handlebars
Wan 2.7
- + Natural skin texture and very high level of realism in the subject's face
- + Correct bicycle structure and realistic urban Japanese street environment
- + Accurate depiction of wet clothes and pavement
- − Missing the requested motion blur for passing cars
- − Lacks the shallow depth of field requested, with much of the background in focus
Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro successfully captured the cinematic aesthetics and technical camera requirements like motion blur and shallow depth of field, but obscured the subject. Wan 2.7 produced a much more realistic and detailed subject with a more authentic Japanese street setting, though it ignored the specific request for motion blur.
Fantasy Warrior
Text-to-Image“Close portrait of a battle-worn paladin in ornate engraved plate armor, hair braided with small beads, faint scars and dirt on the skin, warm torchlight reflecting off metal, shallow depth of field, bokeh sparks, lifelike eyes, highly detailed texture on leather straps and cloth underlayer.”
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Excellent engraving detail on the armor that feels intricate and high-quality.
- + Captures a moody atmosphere with effective dark lighting and subtle smoke.
- + Hair braids and beads are integrated very naturally into the character design.
- − The face is quite dark and lacks the 'lifelike eyes' pop requested in the prompt.
- − Leather straps and cloth underlayers are less visible than in the competitor's image.
Wan 2.7
- + Outstanding skin texture and realistic eye detail that captures the 'battle-worn' theme perfectly.
- + Superior rendering of leather straps with convincing wear and buckle detail.
- + Better implementation of warm torchlight highlights on both the face and the metal.
- − The engraving on the armor is a bit simpler compared to the other model.
- − The background bokeh is slightly more distracting due to high contrast.
Verdict: Wan 2.7 is the clear winner for its superior rendering of textures, particularly the skin, leather straps, and lifelike eyes, which make the character feel truly battle-worn. While Recraft V4 Pro features more intricate armor engravings and a moody atmosphere, Wan 2.7 follows the lighting and detail instructions more effectively.
Modern Clean Menu
Text-to-Image“Modern minimalist restaurant menu design, white background with colorful food photos in grid, sections for appetizers/pizza/mains, bold sans-serif fonts, vibrant accents, clean professional layout for casual dining.”
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Perfect text legibility with no spelling errors or hallucinations.
- + Clean, professional layout with accurate categorization for appetizers, pizza, and mains.
- + High-quality, realistic food photography that matches the descriptions exactly.
- − Minimalist aesthetic might feel a bit sparse to some users.
- − Lacks the lifestyle elements like a background table or props seen in the other model.
Wan 2.7
- + Excellent graphic design with vibrant orange accents and branding elements.
- + Complete marketing layout including social media handles, address, and QR code.
- + Attractive mock-up presentation with realistic shadows and utensils.
- − Significant text issues including many spelling errors and illegible fine print.
- − The grid does not clearly separate the requested sections for appetizers, pizza, and mains.
- − Small artifacts present in some food images.
Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro is the clear winner because it produces a functional, professional menu with perfectly rendered text and accurate content categorization. While Wan 2.7 has a more aesthetically pleasing 'mockup' style with better brand integration, its failure to generate legible text and follow the specific section requirements makes it less useful for the prompt.
Magic Burger Explosion: Fiery Photorealism Challenge
Text-to-Image“Ad for 'Magic Burger'. Dynamic, exploded burger with all components (bun, patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, sauce) suspended in mid-air. Emphasize photorealistic detail and a sense of motion. Dark, fiery background with glowing embers. Integrate text: 'MAGIC BURGER' as a prominent title, 'LIMITED TIME ONLY' as a secondary message, and '€6.99' in a starburst, all rendered with a fiery, glowing effect.”
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Excellent photorealistic textures on the burger bun and patty.
- + Authentic and professional commercial lighting and composition.
- + Clean, integrated typography that follows the requested fiery theme.
- − The pricing starburst is a bit simple compared to the rest of the graphics.
- − The lettuce appears slightly wilted in some areas.
Wan 2.7
- + Highly vibrant colors and strong sense of motion with liquid splashes.
- + Creative interpretation of 'fiery' text with literal flames on top of letters.
- + Strong graphic design elements for a social media style ad.
- − The cucumber/pickle looks somewhat plastic and unrealistic.
- − The burger patty lacks the high-end photorealistic detail of its competitor.
- − The seeds floating in the air look more like nuts or shells than sesame seeds.
Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro delivers a more professional, high-end food photography look that adheres perfectly to the photorealistic requirement. Wan 2.7 is more illustrative and energetic, but lacks the realistic textures found in Recraft V4 Pro, particularly in the rendering of the meat and bun.
Chalkboard Menu
Text-to-Image“Handwritten-style chalkboard menu in a cozy café, all text rendered in the exact same realistic chalk handwriting style with natural variations in letter size, slight slant, and chalk texture — no printed or digital fonts anywhere on the board. Title at the top in elegant cursive chalk handwriting: ‘TODAY’S SPECIALS – APRIL 30, 2026’. Below it, three menu items also in the same handwritten chalk style: ‘Truffle Mushroom Risotto – $24’, ‘Grilled Octopus with Lemon & Herbs – $28’, ‘Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies – $9’. At the very bottom, smaller text in the identical handwritten chalk style (slightly smaller but still clearly legible with the same handwriting characteristics): ‘All items made fresh daily • Ask about our gluten-free options’. Warm ambient café lighting, visible chalk dust and smudges, realistic handwriting imperfections, no clean printed text anywhere.”
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Excellent text realism with authentic chalk texture and smear marks
- + Accurately rendered all requested menu items with zero spelling errors
- + Followed the prompt to include ‘natural variations in letter size’ for a more human feel
- − The title is in a clean sans-serif style rather than the requested ‘elegant cursive’
- − The composition is a bit tight on the left side near the door frame
Wan 2.7
- + Successfully used a script-style font for the title as requested
- + Perfectly centered composition with balanced margins
- + High clarity and contrast making the text very legible
- − The text looks like a digital font overlay rather than realistic chalk handwriting
- − Lowercase 't's and 'o's are too uniform, missing the requested 'natural variations'
- − The lighting on the board is somewhat flat compared to the surrounding environment
Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro produced a significantly more realistic image that captures the physical texture of chalk and the natural imperfections of handwriting, despite missing the cursive instruction for the title. Wan 2.7 followed the cursive instruction but failed the 'no digital fonts' requirement, resulting in a menu that looks like a clean graphic design rather than a handwritten chalkboard. Recraft V4 Pro is the clear winner for its superior texture and adherence to the physical medium.
The Reversed Rodeo
Text-to-Image“Horse riding astronaut in space — horse on top, not vice versa. Surreal, highly detailed, cinematic.”
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Excellent cinematic lighting and atmosphere
- + Highly detailed environment with realistic textures on the asteroids and planetary surface
- + Dynamic sense of movement with debris spray
- − Failed the negative constraint; the astronaut is riding the horse, not vice versa
- − The horse's back legs lack anatomical clarity in the debris
Wan 2.7
- + Clean, sharp imagery with good contrast
- + Well-rendered astronaut suit details including flags and patches
- + Clearer depiction of the horse's anatomy
- − Failed the negative constraint; the astronaut is riding the horse
- − Composition feels a bit more generic or 'clip-art' style compared to the prompt's 'cinematic' request
Verdict: Both models failed to follow the specific negative constraint to place the 'horse on top' of the astronaut, defaulting to the standard horse-rider configuration. Recraft V4 Pro produced a far more cinematic and artistically compelling image with beautiful lighting, whereas Wan 2.7 provided a standard, though technically clean, interpretation.
The Capybara Taxi Driver
Text-to-Image“Photorealistic scene inside a yellow New York taxi at night. A capybara is driving, wearing a yellow taxi driver cap and a dark jacket. It has a calm, professional expression and both front paws on the steering wheel. In the back seat sits a human businesswoman in a coat, looking at her phone with a completely normal, bored expression (as if this is just another normal ride). Through the windows you can see the streets of Manhattan at night with blurred lights. Realistic taxi interior, photorealistic, detailed fur and fabric, 35mm lens, night lighting with reflections, shallow depth of field.”
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Excellent photorealistic texture on the capybara's fur and the leather jacket
- + Great atmospheric lighting with realistic rainy reflections on the car and window
- + Correct placement of the passenger in the back seat as requested
Wan 2.7
- + Successfully shows both front paws on the steering wheel
- + Very clear and sharp facial features on the capybara
- − The human passenger is in the front passenger seat instead of the back seat
- − The capybara's fur looks slightly stylized or artificial compared to the background
- − The capybara's paws are rendered with an unnatural, almost claw-like appearance
Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro produced a much more convincing and atmospheric image, correctly placing the passenger in the back seat and delivering high-quality textures that blend the capybara naturally into the scene. Wan 2.7 failed the spatial requirement of putting the passenger in the back seat and had less realistic fur textures.
The Halloween Invitation
Text-to-Image“Vintage gothic Halloween party invitation. Dark parchment poster, spooky border with webs and thorns, central glowing jack-o-lantern, bats, twisted trees, moody night sky. Add elegant gothic title text saying "Halloween Party Invitation", a small scroll banner saying "You are invited to a night of frights", and event details at the bottom: Date: 30.10.2026 Time: 7pm Location: The Arches, NYC Spooky but polished, cinematic lighting, square format.”
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Excellent cinematic lighting and photographic quality
- + Perfectly sharp and legible typography for all requested fields
- − Missed the 'scroll banner' design element
- − Background is more generic spooky than 'vintage gothic parchment'
Wan 2.7
- + Highly accurate interpretation of the 'vintage parchment' and 'scroll banner' request
- + Intricate illustrative border featuring thorns, webs, and skulls
- − Missing some text from the scroll banner
- − Illustration style is less cinematic than requested
Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro delivers a high-impact cinematic design with superior text clarity, while Wan 2.7 better captures the specific layout elements like the parchment texture and scroll. Recraft V4 Pro is generally preferred for its more polished and professional aesthetic.
Isometric Miniature Diorama Scenes
Text-to-Image“Create a clear, 45° top-down isometric miniature 3D cartoon scene of Japan's signature dish: sushi, with soft refined textures, realistic PBR materials, gentle lighting, on a small raised diorama base with minimal garnish and plate. Solid light blue background. At top-center: 'JAPAN' in large bold text, 'SUSHI' below it, small flag icon. Perfectly centered, ultra-clean, high-clarity, square format.”
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Excellent PBR material rendering on the salmon and ikura.
- + Highly accurate text rendering and centered layout.
- + Unique and creative use of rice for the diorama base.
- − The diorama base lacks the clean, architectural look of traditional 3D miniatures.
- − Composition feels slightly cramped in the center.
Wan 2.7
- + Perfectly captures the 'miniature 3D cartoon' aesthetic with smooth, clean geometry.
- + Excellent balance of elements on the diorama platform.
- + Professional lighting and color contrast between the dish and background.
- − The flag icon is placed to the side rather than centered as requested.
- − The shrimp tail has a slightly odd, disjointed appearance.
Verdict: While Recraft V4 Pro captures realistic materials and perfect text alignment, Wan 2.7 better fulfills the 'cartoon scene' and 'miniature' aspect of the prompt with a much cleaner diorama execution. Wan 2.7 provides a more aesthetically pleasing composition that looks like a professional 3D asset, whereas Recraft V4 Pro's rice base feels a bit messy in comparison.
Adorable Baby Animals in Sunny Meadow
Text-to-Image“Hyper-photorealistic scene of fluffy baby animals—a golden retriever puppy, tabby kitten, baby bunny, and red fox kit—with big expressive eyes and ultra-detailed soft fur, playfully chasing butterflies and tumbling together in a lush wildflower meadow, warm golden sunrise light with god rays and dew sparkles, joyful wholesome vibe, 8K masterpiece.”
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Excellent fur texture and realistic lighting integration
- + Naturalistic composition that suggests movement and playful interaction
- + High fidelity and photorealistic rendering of the environment
- − The fox kit is slightly tucked in the background, making it less prominent
- − The bunny's scale and positioning feel a little floaty compared to the foreground animals
Wan 2.7
- + Successfully includes all animals requested in a clear, well-lit scene
- + Vibrant colors and strong, beautiful god rays
- + Captures the 'wholesome' and 'joyful' vibe perfectly
- − Anatomy errors, particularly the kitten's limb placement and the fox's body structure
- − The butterflies look like flat clip-art stickers rather than integrated elements
- − Less photorealistic and more like a composite digital illustration
Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro is the clear winner due to its superior photorealism, convincing fur textures, and natural integration of the subjects into the environment. While Wan 2.7 captures a bright and cheerful atmosphere, it suffers from several anatomical glitches and a less realistic, flatter compositional style.
Vintage Cafe Logo
Text-to-Image“Vintage minimalist restaurant logo for "Caffè Florian", retro cloche dome with steam and "Est. 1720" banner, classic typography, warm brown and cream tones, subtle texture on light background, vector emblem style.”
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Excellent typography with a stylish, classic feel
- + High-quality vector engraving style on the cloche
- + Clean, minimalist composition that works well as a logo
- − Missed the 'a' in 'Florian', spelling it 'Floriann' or 'Florian' with a trailing artifact
- − The steam effect is very subtle compared to the cloche size
Wan 2.7
- + Perfectly captures the 'vector emblem' and badge style requested
- + Accurate rendering of the banner and date
- + Excellent use of the warm brown and cream color palette
- − Spelling error in the main name ('Florion' instead of 'Florian')
- − The cloche looks a bit more like a lamp than a food cover
Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro produced a more elegant and professional minimalist logo with beautiful typography, despite a slight flourish at the end of the text. Wan 2.7 followed the emblem and banner instructions more literally but suffered from a spelling error and a less sophisticated design aesthetic. Recraft V4 Pro is preferred for its superior artistic execution and 'vintage minimalist' feel.
Apollo 11: Journey to Tranquility
Text-to-Image“Create a clean, modern vector infographic poster about the Apollo 11 mission. NASA-inspired palette (navy, white, muted red, light gray). Flat-vector style, crisp lines, consistent iconography, subtle gradients only. Steps (stop at landing): 1. Launch (Saturn Vicon) 2. Earth Orbit (Earth + orbit ring icon) 3. Translunar (trajectory arc icon) 4. Lunar Orbit (Moon + orbit ring icon) 5. Descent (lunar module descending icon) 6. Landing (lunar module on the surface icon) Small supporting elements (minimal text): • Crew strip: three silhouette icons with only last names: Armstrong, Aldrin, Collins. • Landing site marker: Moon pin labeled "Tranquility" only. Layout constraints: generous margins, large readable labels, clean background with subtle stars. Vector-only, print-poster look, high resolution.”
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Excellent text legibility and correct spelling across all labels.
- + Cohesive and professional flat-vector aesthetic that looks like a real infographic.
- + Proper spacing and logical flow of the mission steps.
- − The layout is a bit sparse with significant white space.
- − The Saturn V rocket illustration is very simplified and lacks the requested high-detail icon feel.
Wan 2.7
- + Stronger visual composition using a dark background that feels more space-themed.
- + Includes more detailed data points like altitudes and velocities which enhance the infographic feel.
- + Good use of the requested NASA-inspired color palette.
- − Several spelling errors including 'Descript' and 'Tranquiliry'.
- − Text rendering is smaller and less crisp compared to Recraft V4 Pro.
- − The iconography is somewhat cluttered and lacks the professional polish of the other model.
Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro is the clear winner due to its flawless text rendering and professional vector aesthetic, which perfectly matches the 'clean, modern infographic' prompt. While Wan 2.7 has a more engaging space-themed layout, it suffers from several spelling mistakes and less refined iconography.
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