Recraft
Recraft is an AI image and vector generator for designers. See 2026 pricing from $12/month, the new V4.1 model, and Figma/Framer plugin integrations.
About Recraft
What is Recraft (2026 update)
Recraft is a premium AI image generation and editing platform built for professional designers and teams, best known for producing genuine editable vector (SVG) graphics alongside raster images, brand-consistent icon sets, and mockups. Unlike most AI image tools that only output flattened pixels, Recraft lets you generate art in a format you can actually open and edit in a design tool.
What is new in 2026
Recraft shipped its Recraft V4 model in February 2026, focused on more intentional composition, cohesive color, and refined detail across both raster and vector outputs, with a Pro variant aimed at fixing anatomy issues and improving realism in complex scenes. In August 2026 the company followed up with V4.1, which improves photorealism, adds a dreamier 3D rendering look, sharpens short-prompt results, cleans up vector generation, and introduces a V4.1 Utility mode built for flat product mockups. A companion ‘V4 Styles’ line launched the same month for keeping a consistent visual style across an entire batch of images. Recraft also expanded its Plugins for Figma, Framer, and Chrome, adding node-based workflows so designers can iterate on compositions without leaving their existing tools.
Key features
- Text-to-image and text-to-vector generation, including true editable SVG output
- Recraft V4 and V4.1 models with a Pro variant for higher-fidelity, print-ready results
- V4.1 Utility mode for flat product mockups
- V4 Styles for style-consistent image batches
- Icon generation and brand-consistent style sets
- Background removal, upscaling, and image editing tools
- Figma, Framer, and Chrome plugins for in-tool workflows
- API access for programmatic generation
Pricing in 2026
Recraft uses a credit-based subscription model. Paying annually gives roughly 20 percent off the monthly rate on paid plans. One credit generally equals one raster image, while a vector or SVG image costs 2 credits.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 50 credits per day, output images are public and owned by Recraft, no commercial rights |
| Basic | $12/month (monthly billing) | 1,000 credits per month, private generations, commercial usage rights |
| Pro | $20/month (monthly billing) | More credits than Basic (reported around 2,000 credits), priority features, ~20% cheaper if billed annually |
| Teams | $22/seat/month | Shared team workspace, collaboration features, commercial rights, annual discount available |
| API | Custom / pay-as-you-go | Separate billing for programmatic access to Recraft models |
Reported credit allotments per tier vary slightly between third-party sources, check the official pricing page for the current exact numbers before you subscribe.
Who should use it
Recraft is best for professional and freelance designers, brand and marketing teams, and agencies who need on-brand icons, illustrations, mockups, and vector assets they can keep editing after generation, not just finished JPEGs. It is a strong fit if your workflow already runs through Figma or Framer, since the plugins let you generate and refine assets without switching apps. It is overkill for someone who just wants a quick one-off image with no editing needs.
Limitations and alternatives
The free plan’s 50 daily credits come with public, non-commercial output only, so any real client or commercial work requires a paid plan. Vector generation costs twice as many credits as raster, which can make heavy SVG workflows more expensive than expected. If Recraft’s credit system or price does not fit your workflow, alternatives include Adobe Firefly for teams already inside the Adobe ecosystem, Midjourney for raster-only stylized art, and Ideogram for strong typography-focused image generation.
Frequently asked questions
Is Recraft free to use?
Yes, the free plan gives 50 credits per day, but output images are public and owned by Recraft with no commercial usage rights, check the official site for current limits.
What is the difference between Recraft V4 and V4.1?
V4 (released February 2026) focused on more intentional composition and refined detail; V4.1 (August 2026) improved photorealism and 3D rendering, sharpened short-prompt results, cleaned up vector output, and added a Utility mode for flat product mockups.
Does Recraft generate real editable vector files?
Yes, Recraft can output true editable SVG vector graphics in addition to raster images, which is a key difference from most AI image generators.
Who is Recraft best for?
Professional designers, brand and marketing teams, and agencies that need on-brand icons, vector assets, and mockups, especially those already working inside Figma or Framer.
Information last verified: September 2026.
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