Recraft.ai

Recraft.ai

The first generative AI design tool that lets users create and edit digital illustrations, art, and 3D graphics in a uniform brand style.

Paid

Used by GDT

Things we link

Generous free plan

Design language thinking is great for consistency

Real-time collaboration is fun for teams

What is Recraft?

Recraft is an AI-powered design platform that recently gained attention with its V3 model (codenamed "Red Panda"). The platform topped the Artificial Analysis Text-to-Image Leaderboard, outperforming competitors like Midjourney and Stable Diffusion. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in London, Recraft combines AI image generation with professional design tools, offering vector creation, text rendering, and mockup generation capabilities.  

What are some use cases for Recraft?

Recraft serves multiple design purposes:

  • Creating digital illustrations and 3D art
  • Generating product mockups and social media content
  • Designing with vector graphics
  • Producing accurate text-based images
  • Real-time collaboration on an infinite canvas
  • API integration for business systems  

What makes Recraft different?

Recraft distinguishes itself through several key features:

  • Advanced "design language" thinking in its AI model
  • Superior text rendering capabilities
  • Real-time collaboration tools
  • Vector art generation
  • Comprehensive style options from studio photos to engravings
  • Integration with professional design workflows

Who is behind Recraft?

Recraft was founded in 2022 by Anna Veronika Dorogush, who previously worked as a software engineer at Google and Microsoft, and contributed to Yandex's CatBoost framework. The company has quickly grown to serve over 1.5 million users while maintaining its headquarters in London, UK.

How can you use Recraft in your workflow?

Recraft integrates into professional design workflows through:

  • An infinite AI artboard for design creation
  • Mockup generation tools
  • Real-time collaboration features
  • Style customization options
  • API access for system integration
  • Modification tools with similarity control  

How much does Recraft cost?

Recraft offers tiered pricing options:

  • Free plan: 50 credits per day with public image generation
  • Basic plan: $10/month for 1,000 monthly credits
  • Professional plan: $47/month for 8,400 credits

All paid plans include full ownership and commercial rights to generated content.