Recraft AI

Recraft V4.1

AI Image Generation Model

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Recraft's V4.1 standard tier text-to-image model — refines V4's photorealism with more natural lighting, softer gradients, and sharper illustration styles for everyday creative work

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Media generated by Recraft V4.1, including curated examples and winning entries from 11 blind-vote competitions.

A cinematic, wide-angle shot of a sophisticated, high-end design studio at su...

AI image generated by Recraft V4.1 — prompt: A cinematic, close-up shot of an artisan's workbench, featuring a luxurious, open leather-bound journal with creamy thick pages. Next to it sits a vintage brass fountain pen and a small glass inkwell reflecting soft window light. A single sprig of dried lavender rests across the spine. The background is a blurred, cozy wood-paneled library with rows of old books. Warm, natural morning light, shallow depth of field, 8k resolution, elegant textures.

A cinematic, close-up shot of an artisan's workbench, featuring a luxurious, ...

AI image generated by Recraft V4.1 — prompt: A cinematic wide-angle shot of a serene Japanese rock garden (karesansui). Meticulously raked white gravel forms swirling, rhythmic patterns around three weathered, moss-covered basalt stones. A single vibrant red maple leaf has fallen onto the pristine sand. In the background, a minimalist wooden engawa balcony overlooks the scene, bathed in the soft, diffused light of a misty morning. Hyper-realistic textures, 8k resolution, tranquil atmosphere, shallow depth of field.

A cinematic wide-angle shot of a serene Japanese rock garden (karesansui). Me...

AI image generated by Recraft V4.1 — prompt: A cozy neighborhood bakery storefront with a large glass window displaying a gold leaf sign that reads "SWEETEST MOMENTS" in elegant script. Inside, a capybara sits quietly on a floor rug near the counter while a baker ices a cake.

A cozy neighborhood bakery storefront with a large glass window displaying a ...

AI image generated by Recraft V4.1, ranked #18 of 70 in the "Apollo 11: Journey to Tranquility" arena challenge — prompt: 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.

Arena challenge: Apollo 11: Journey to Tranquility

Create a clean, modern vector infographic poster about the Apollo 11 mission....

AI image generated by Recraft V4.1, ranked #13 of 69 in the "The Capybara Taxi Driver" arena challenge — prompt: 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.

Arena challenge: The Capybara Taxi Driver

Photorealistic scene inside a yellow New York taxi at night. A capybara is dr...

AI image generated by Recraft V4.1, ranked #21 of 69 in the "Modern Clean Menu" arena challenge — prompt: 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.

Arena challenge: Modern Clean Menu

Modern minimalist restaurant menu design, white background with colorful food...

AI image generated by Recraft V4.1, ranked #19 of 70 in the "The Halloween Invitation" arena challenge — prompt: 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.

Arena challenge: The Halloween Invitation

Vintage gothic Halloween party invitation. Dark parchment poster, spooky bord...

AI image generated by Recraft V4.1, ranked #23 of 69 in the "Chalkboard Menu" arena challenge — prompt: 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.

Arena challenge: Chalkboard Menu

Handwritten-style chalkboard menu in a cozy café, all text rendered in the ex...

Arena challenge: Vintage Cafe Logo

Vintage minimalist restaurant logo for "Caffè Florian", retro cloche dome wit...

AI image generated by Recraft V4.1, ranked #39 of 68 in the "Candid Street Photography" arena challenge — prompt: 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.

Arena challenge: Candid Street Photography

A candid street photo of an elderly Japanese man repairing a red bicycle in l...

AI image generated by Recraft V4.1, ranked #39 of 69 in the "Magic Burger Explosion: Fiery Photorealism Challenge" arena challenge — prompt: 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.

Arena challenge: Magic Burger Explosion: Fiery Photorealism Challenge

Ad for 'Magic Burger'. Dynamic, exploded burger with all components (bun, pat...

AI image generated by Recraft V4.1, ranked #47 of 72 in the "Isometric Miniature Diorama Scenes" arena challenge — prompt: 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.

Arena challenge: Isometric Miniature Diorama Scenes

Create a clear, 45° top-down isometric miniature 3D cartoon scene of Japan's ...

AI image generated by Recraft V4.1, ranked #33 of 68 in the "The Reversed Rodeo" arena challenge — prompt: Horse riding astronaut in space — horse on top, not vice versa. Surreal, highly detailed, cinematic.

Arena challenge: The Reversed Rodeo

Horse riding astronaut in space — horse on top, not vice versa. Surreal, high...

AI image generated by Recraft V4.1, ranked #62 of 70 in the "Geometric Composition" arena challenge — prompt: 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.

Arena challenge: Geometric Composition

A glass cube on a wooden table. Inside the cube is a small blue sphere. On to...