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 Pro
#37 of 62 in Text-to-Image
Where the votes landed
Recraft V4 Pro
0.0%
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Ties
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Wan 2.7 Pro
100.0%
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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 wooden table and book cover
- + Very realistic light refraction through the thick glass cube
- + Clean, high-quality resolution with no visible AI artifacts
- − The sphere is quite large, whereas the prompt asked for a 'small' blue sphere
- − The plant is mostly to the side rather than 'behind' the cube seen through the glass
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Perfect adherence to the object size, correctly depicting a 'small' sphere
- + Accurately places the plant behind the glass cube as requested
- + Strong sense of depth and atmospheric window lighting
- − Noticeably lower resolution with more softness and compression noise
- − The glass cube has some structural inconsistencies in its edges
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro followed the spatial instructions and size requirements of the prompt much better, specifically placing a small sphere and the plant correctly behind the cube. However, Recraft V4 Pro produced a far superior photographic image with clearer details, better textures, and more realistic glass physics, despite the sphere being larger than requested.
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 cinematic atmosphere and lighting
- + Strong adherence to the 'motion blur from passing cars' prompt
- + Very realistic skin textures and rain effects
- − The bicycle frame is physically incoherent and missing several structural parts
- − Anatomically awkward hands that blend into the bike
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Highly realistic subject and clothing texture
- + The bicycle is structurally more complete and recognizable
- + Excellent reflection detail on the wet pavement
- − Lacks the requested 'motion blur' from cars
- − The background cars are too sharp and clean for a 'candid' street photo with 50mm depth of field
Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro captures the cinematic requested mood and motion blur far better, though it struggles with the physical logic of the bicycle. Wan 2.7 Pro produces a cleaner, more realistic person and bike, but fails to incorporate the kinetic energy and shallow depth of field requested in the prompt. Recraft V4 Pro is preferred for its superior artistic interpretation of a 'cinematic' street scene.
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
- + Expertly rendered engraving on the metal plate armor.
- + Atmospheric lighting with high contrast and realistic shadows.
- + Superior detail on the beads within the braids.
- − The facial expression is somewhat stiff and lacks some of the warmth requested.
- − The 'bokeh sparks' are less distinct in the foreground/background compared to the other model.
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Excellent execution of the 'shallow depth of field' and 'bokeh sparks' request.
- + Very lifelike eyes and realistic skin texture with distinct scars.
- + Better depiction of the leather straps across the chest as requested.
- − The leather strap cuts through the hair braid in a way that is anatomically incorrect.
- − The lighting on the face is slightly more flat than in Model A.
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt exceptionally well, but Wan 2.7 Pro captured the cinematic qualities like bokeh sparks and depth of field more effectively. Recraft V4 Pro excelled at the intricate textures of the plate armor and atmospheric lighting, but Wan 2.7 Pro's focus on lifelike skin details and the requested leather elements makes it slightly more comprehensive despite a minor clipping artifact in the hair.
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
- + Exceptional text rendering with perfect spelling and legibility
- + Highly professional grid alignment and consistent typography
- + Clear separation of headers for Appetizers, Pizza, and Mains as requested
- − Layout is slightly sterile and lacks decorative elements like a logo or contact info
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + More complete 'lifestyle' composition including a header, footer, and branding
- + Successful integration of diverse food photography into a coherent grid
- + Vibrant use of color accents throughout the design
- − Significant spelling errors in both titles and descriptions (e.g., 'Garfic Herb Bread', 'Loided Jachos')
- − The text is very small and loses clarity in the description sections
Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro produced a pixel-perfect, usable graphic design with flawless typography and text, adhering strictly to the requested sections. While Wan 2.7 Pro created a more visually complex layout with a nice 'casual dining' atmosphere, it failed significantly on text legibility and spelling, which is critical for a menu. Recraft V4 Pro is the clear winner for its professional-grade execution of the design elements.
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
- + Displays excellent photorealistic textures for the bun and dripping sauce.
- + The text integration looks sophisticated with its internal fire texture.
- + Effective use of a dark, atmospheric background with subtle embers.
- − The composition is slightly bottom-heavy with the lower bun cut off.
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Bold, vibrant colors and very clear, legible typography.
- + Dynamic layout with symmetrical distribution of ingredients.
- + Strong adherence to the fiery aesthetic with glows and sparks throughout.
- − Textures look more like a digital illustration than a photorealistic image.
- − The cheese looks relatively flat and synthetic compared to other elements.
Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro succeeds with tactile realism and a polished, professional advertisement layout. Wan 2.7 Pro offers a more energetic, illustrative style with better text clarity, but it fails to meet the photorealistic requirement as effectively as Recraft V4 Pro.
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 spelling accuracy on all menu items
- + Realistic chalk dust and texture on the board surface
- − The font looks too digital and uniform, failing the 'handwritten' and 'cursive' requirement
- − The text lacks the natural variation in letter size and slant requested in the prompt
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Successfully rendered the title in a cursive style as requested
- + Text has a more authentic hand-drawn feel with tall, condensed lettering and stroke variations
- + Excellent adherence to the full prompt including the bottom disclaimer text
- − Slightly less realistic chalk texture compared to Model A
- − The horizontal divider lines are a bit shaky
Verdict: Wan 2.7 Pro is the winner because it successfully followed the stylistic instructions for cursive and handwritten chalk text, whereas Recraft V4 Pro produced text that looks like a clean digital font. Wan 2.7 Pro also perfectly captured all requested text, including the items and the bottom disclaimer, with a much more organic aesthetic.
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
- + Stunning cinematic lighting with high-contrast atmosphere.
- + Exceptional integration of the horse and astronaut into the environment with kick-up effects.
- + High level of detail on the astronaut's suit and the lunar surface.
- − Failed the negative constraint; the astronaut is riding the horse instead of being ridden by the horse.
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Clear, clean rendering of the subjects.
- + Good anatomical proportions for the horse and astronaut.
- − Failed the negative constraint; like Model A, the astronaut is on top.
- − The composition feels like a cutout placed over a background.
- − Planets in the background are out of scale and lack depth.
Verdict: Both Recraft V4 Pro and Wan 2.7 Pro failed to follow the specific negative constraint to place the 'horse on top'. However, Recraft V4 Pro is the significantly better image in terms of visual quality, cinematic atmosphere, and artistic detail. Wan 2.7 Pro looks like a basic digital illustration with poorly integrated background elements.
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 atmospheric lighting and rain details on the taxi window.
- + Captures the 'bored' expression of the passenger perfectly in the background.
- + Capybara hands/paws are integrated realistically with the jacket sleeves.
- − The perspective is a bit tight, cutting off some of the taxi interior.
- − The capybara's cap looks slightly photoshopped onto the head compared to the rest of the lighting.
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Strong foreground clarity and sharper focus on the capybara's fur.
- + Accurately places the passenger in the back seat with a clear 'bored' expression.
- + Includes great details like the seatbelt and visible steering wheel grip.
- − The capybara's hands look more like primate hands than capybara paws.
- − The lighting on the capybara's head is a bit too bright compared to the dark car interior.
Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro creates a more cinematic and moody atmosphere with realistic rain and professional lighting, making the surreal scene feel grounded. Wan 2.7 Pro offers more clarity and detail in the characters, but the anatomy of the capybara's hands is slightly unsettling and the interior lighting is less cohesive.
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 photographic cinematic lighting.
- + Perfectly legible and accurate text rendering.
- − Lacks the requested parchment texture.
- − The border appears as a static overlay rather than an integrated part of the scene.
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Strong vintage aesthetic with a clear parchment textured background.
- + Highly detailed illustrative border containing all requested elements like thorns and webs.
- − Text layout is somewhat cluttered with added hallucinated details.
- − Overall style leans more toward modern illustration than cinematic realism.
Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro delivers a clean, high-contrast photographic design with perfect text accuracy, whereas Wan 2.7 Pro better captures the 'vintage parchment' and complex border requirements through an illustrative style. Recraft V4 Pro is likely preferred for its professional layout and superior lighting.
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 3D material rendering, especially the translucency of the fish roe.
- + Strong central composition that follows the square format well.
- + Unique interpretation of the 'diorama base' using a salt/rice texture.
- − The text layout is slightly cluttered with the flag positioned high and separate.
- − The rice grains on the 'base' appear a bit noisy or gritty compared to the sushi.
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Perfectly executed isometric perspective and smooth 'cartoon' 3D aesthetic.
- + Very clean graphic design with typography that feels professionally integrated.
- + Highly accurate 3D modeling with soft, refined textures as requested.
- − The text and flag are not strictly 'top-center' as specified, with the flag moved to the side.
- − Added extra elements like chopsticks and sauce that weren't in the prompt.
Verdict: Both models performed exceptionally well, but Wan 2.7 Pro produces a cleaner, more professional-looking graphic with superior 'soft refined textures' and a more appealing isometric base. While Recraft V4 Pro captures better individual material realism (like the roe), Wan 2.7 Pro's overall composition and polished aesthetic make it the stronger miniature scene.
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 photographic depth of field and realistic lighting
- + High-quality fur textures and realistic eye reflections
- + Inclusion of visible dew sparkles on the grass
- − The kitten has an extra-large paw that looks anatomically incorrect
- − The butterfly on the right has a slightly flattened 2D appearance
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Captures a more playful 'tumbling' interaction between all four animals
- + Vibrant colors and distinct god rays from the golden sunrise
- + The butterfly designs are varied and colorful
- − The fox's front right leg is anatomically merged and confusing
- − The kitten's facial expression is slightly distorted
- − Lower overall texture realism compared to Image A
Verdict: Both models successfully included all four requested animals and matched the lighting prompt. Recraft V4 Pro produced a more 'hyper-photorealistic' image with superior fur texture and more realistic lighting, though it struggled with the kitten's limb anatomy. Wan 2.7 Pro better captured the 'movement' and 'tumbling' aspect of the prompt, but the final result looks more like a high-end digital illustration than a real photo.
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 correct spelling and accents
- + Clean minimalist vector aesthetic
- + High-quality hand-drawn texture on the illustration
- − Steam is a bit simple compared to the cloche detail
- − Composition is slightly bottom-heavy
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Beautiful emblem composition with classic framing
- + Warm and rich color palette
- + Intricate detail on the cloche and steam filigree
- − Misspelled name as 'Florion' instead of 'Florian'
- − Includes stray decorative elements outside the logo bounds
- − Text alignment within the banners is slightly off-center
Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro is the winner as it accurately rendered the name 'Caffè Florian' with perfect spelling and a professional minimalist aesthetic suitable for a real logo. While Wan 2.7 Pro created a more ornate and visually complex emblem, the misspelling of the primary brand name makes it unusable for the requested task.
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 readability and spelling throughout the entire graphic.
- + Perfect adherence to the requested NASA-inspired color palette and flat-vector style.
- + Icons are clearly differentiated and accurately represent the specific mission steps requested.
- − The layout is a bit scattered, lacking a clear linear flow from step one to step six.
- − Scaling of icons is inconsistent, with the Saturn V rocket being excessively large compared to the planets.
Wan 2.7 Pro
- + Strong vertical composition that effectively guides the eye through the mission timeline.
- + Excellent use of negative space and thematic 'space' background consistent with the prompt.
- + Included sophisticated extra details like specific mission dates and technical statistics.
- − Contains spelling errors in prominent headings, specifically 'DESCRIPT' instead of 'Descent'.
- − Iconography is less distinct between steps, such as Earth and Moon looking very similar.
Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro produced a cleaner, more readable infographic with perfect spelling and distinct iconography that strictly followed the prompt's stylistic cues. While Wan 2.7 Pro created a more visually compelling vertical layout with interesting data points, it suffered from spelling errors and less detailed vector icons. Recraft V4 Pro is preferred for its professional-grade clarity and accuracy.
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