Recraft V4.1 Pro text-to-vector model — generates large-format editable SVGs intended for poster art, complex brand assets, and detailed scene illustration
Settled by community votes across 6 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.
Recraft V4.1 Pro SVG
25.7
arena score
#1 of 5 in Text-to-Vector
Best Text-to-Vector right now
Skill signature
· Text-to-Vector
Recraft V4.1 SVG
17.4
arena score
#3 of 5 in Text-to-Vector
Top 3 in Text-to-Vector
Vote tally
Where the votes landed
Recraft V4.1 Pro SVG
100.0%
win rate
Ties
0.0%
Recraft V4.1 SVG
0.0%
win rate
100.0%
0.0% ties
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Shared challenges
6
Challenge by challenge
The strongest take from each model on every shared challenge, with the AI judge's read.
The Nintendo Switch
Text-to-Vector“Draw a Nintendo Switch”
Recraft V4.1 Pro SVG
Recraft V4.1 SVG
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4.1 Pro SVG
- + Clean perspective view with a consistent 3D effect
- + Accurate logo rendering above the screen
- − Internal button layout on controllers is incorrect (white buttons on left, black on right)
- − Missing the iconic red/neon-blue color scheme, opting for black and blue instead
Recraft V4.1 SVG
- + Includes the iconic neon red and blue Joy-Con colors
- + Accurate representation of the screen's startup UI and logo
- + Correct d-pad and button cluster positions
- − Floating, disconnected black Joy-Con-like element at the top
- − Slightly less polished line work compared to Model A
Verdict: Recraft V4.1 SVG (Model B) is the winner because it captures the essential branding elements of the Nintendo Switch, specifically the correct red and blue colors and the interface logo. While Recraft V4.1 Pro SVG (Model A) has a cleaner 3D perspective, its button layout is nonsensical and it misses the signature color palette.
Pelican on a bike
Text-to-Vector“Pelican riding a bicycle”
Recraft V4.1 Pro SVG
Recraft V4.1 SVG
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4.1 Pro SVG
- + Dynamic and stylized vector art style with a strong retro aesthetic.
- + Creative use of anthropomorphic elements like shoes and gloves.
- + High-contrast color palette that makes the subject pop.
- − The bird's anatomy is a bit abstract, looking more like a generic bird/pterodactyl hybrid than a specific pelican.
- − The bicycle geometry is slightly warped.
Recraft V4.1 SVG
- + The bird's head and beak are much more recognizable as a pelican.
- + Cleaner, more minimalist SVG style.
- + Better positioning of the pelican's 'foot' on the pedal.
- − The composition is a bit static compared to Model A.
- − Limited color palette makes the image feel a bit flat.
Verdict: Both models handled the request well in an SVG/vector style. Recraft V4.1 Pro SVG (Model A) produced a more artful and energetic illustration with creative character design, while Recraft V4.1 SVG (Model B) executed a more literal and accurate representation of a pelican. Model B is slightly better for clear communication of the subject, though Model A is more visually interesting.
Cat drinking milk
Text-to-Vector“A cat drinking milk by a morning window while a boy watches from outside, simple vector illustration”
Recraft V4.1 Pro SVG
Recraft V4.1 SVG
100% wins
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AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4.1 Pro SVG
- + Strong composition that clearly separates inside and outside spaces.
- + High adherence to the vector illustration style with clean line work.
- + The character's expression adds a sense of narrative.
- − The cat holding the glass like a human is a surreal interpretation of 'drinking'.
- − The clouds appearing in front of the window frame are logically inconsistent.
Recraft V4.1 SVG
- + Clean, minimalist vector aesthetic.
- + Sensible placement of the milk and cat on the windowsill.
- − The boy is looking at the clouds rather than the cat.
- − The perspective is a bit flat, making it unclear if the boy is actually 'outside' looking in or just standing next to a frame.
Verdict: Recraft V4.1 Pro SVG (Model A) provides a more engaging and detailed scene with a clear morning vibe through color choice and character expression, despite the anthropomorphic cat. Recraft V4.1 SVG (Model B) is simpler and functionally accurate, but the boy's lack of focus on the cat misses the core intent of the prompt.
Robo-Logo
Text-to-Vector“Minimalist vector logo of a friendly robot holding a coffee cup, clean lines, flat design, white background”
Recraft V4.1 Pro SVG
Recraft V4.1 SVG
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4.1 Pro SVG
- + Features a more whimsical and creative character design
- + The icon-integrated text color matches the logo elements
- + The vector lines are clean and appropriate for a logo
- − The character design looks more like a creature than a robot
- − The hand holding the cup is a bit spindly and awkward
Recraft V4.1 SVG
- + Professional typographic choice for a logo
- + Perfect centered composition and balance
- + Clear, bold shapes that are highly legible at small sizes
- − The robot design is very basic and lacks personality
- − The arm-to-body connection is a bit abstract
Verdict: Recraft V4.1 SVG (Model B) is more successful as a professional brand logo due to its superior typography and balanced, clean shapes that would scale well. While Recraft V4.1 Pro SVG (Model A) has a more charming character, Model B's execution feels more cohesive as a finished product.
Capybara Construction Worker
Text-to-Vector“A Capybara steering an excavator”
Recraft V4.1 Pro SVG
Recraft V4.1 SVG
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4.1 Pro SVG
- + The excavator design is much more structurally accurate for a heavy machinery vehicle
- + Includes thoughtful details like the steering wheel and treads
- + Maintains high-contrast clean linework suitable for SVG
- − The capybara's head is mounted on a human-like torso with human hands which looks slightly disjointed
Recraft V4.1 SVG
- + Adds a creative touch with the hard hat
- + The capybara character feels more integrated and cute compared to the human body in Model A
- − The excavator is poorly constructed with the bucket facing the wrong direction
- − Mechanisms of the arm are floating and physically illogical
- − One of the wheels is missing or incomplete
Verdict: Recraft V4.1 Pro SVG is the clear winner for its superior technical execution of the excavator, which features a realistic arm and tracks. While Recraft V4.1 SVG includes a charming hard hat and better character integration, the mechanical failure of the excavator's bucket and missing wheels makes it less successful.
The Elephant Artist
Text-to-Vector“Elephant painting a lighthouse”
Recraft V4.1 Pro SVG
Recraft V4.1 SVG
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4.1 Pro SVG
- + Excellent adherence to the prompt with a clear interaction between the elephant and the lighthouse
- + Clean vector aesthetic with high-contrast color choices
- + Logical placement of accessories like the paint bucket
- − The elephant's anatomy is very abstracted, particularly the legs
Recraft V4.1 SVG
- + Charming character design for the elephant
- + Good use of negative space and a balanced color palette
- + Includes environmental details like clouds to enhance the vector scene
- − The brush is not actually being held by the trunk, it is floating near it
- − The elephant overlaps the lighthouse in a way that obscures the perspective
Verdict: Both models successfully interpreted the prompt in a vector SVG style. Recraft V4.1 Pro SVG (Image A) is the winner because it depicts a more convincing interaction where the elephant is actively holding the brush and painting, whereas in Recraft V4.1 SVG (Image B), the brush is disconnected from the trunk.
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