Recraft v3 — a model that ranked first in the independent Artificial Analysis rating for overall generation quality. Its key feature is understanding the design language. It excels at style tasks ('flat design', 'outline icons', '3D render', 'watercolor illustration'), maintains consistency in sets of icons and branding materials, and can generate images with readable text better than most competitors.
For illustrators and designers, Recraft v3 is especially useful for creating serial content: a set of icons for an app, a collection of characters, or a set of banners in a unified style. The model maintains the visual style from request to request if you consistently describe the desired look.
In terms of cost (5 credits), Recraft v3 occupies a middle position between the budget Nano Banana and the premium FLUX 2 Max, offering an optimal balance for design-oriented tasks.