Recraft v3 Guide: AI Illustrations, Icons and Brand Visuals
Most image models aim for photorealism. Recraft v3 is the one in our lineup aimed at design: illustrations, icons and brand visuals. It costs 1 credit per image like the others, so the choice is about fit. This guide covers what it is good for, how to prompt it, and how to keep a consistent style across a set.
- Recraft v3 is our design and illustration option in Text to Image, at 1 credit per image.
- Use it for illustrations, icons, posters and brand visuals.
- Keep a fixed style phrase in every prompt for a consistent set.
- Add text in a design app. Ideogram v3 is better for lettering in images.
What It Is
Recraft v3 is a text-to-image model from Recraft. On PulseMotionHub we describe it as design-focused, ideal for illustrations, icons and brand visuals. It sits in the Text to Image tab alongside FLUX Schnell, FLUX.2 Dev, FLUX.2 Pro, FLUX Pro Ultra and Ideogram v3. Every model costs 1 credit per image, so there is no price penalty for picking the best tool for the job.
A note on claims: we describe each model by how it is used on PulseMotionHub and what it costs. Quality varies by scene, so test your own prompt cheaply before committing credits.
Which Image Model for Which Job
| Job | Good first choice |
|---|---|
| Photoreal portraits and scenes | FLUX Pro Ultra or FLUX.2 Pro |
| Fast exploring of ideas | FLUX Schnell |
| Posters and graphics with lettering | Ideogram v3 |
| Illustrations, icons, flat design | Recraft v3 |
| Editing an existing image | FLUX Kontext |
See the best AI image generators for a longer comparison, and image pricing for costs.
Prompting for Illustration and Design
Describe the subject, the style, the palette and the use. Name the medium: flat vector illustration, line art, isometric, watercolor, sticker.
A flat vector illustration of a cozy bakery storefront, pastel palette of peach, cream and mint, clean shapes, no outlines, white background. A set of simple line icons: coffee cup, croissant, bread loaf, cake slice. Consistent thin black outline, rounded corners, white background. An isometric illustration of a small tidy home office, soft shadows, muted blue and orange palette. A friendly mascot: a smiling round robot with a small antenna, flat colors, thick outline, sticker style, white background.Keep a Set Consistent
Models do not remember earlier images, so consistency comes from your prompt. Build a style phrase and paste it into every prompt, changing only the subject:
Style: flat vector illustration, pastel peach, cream and mint palette, thin rounded outline, white background.For characters across many images, see keeping characters consistent.
Three images cost 3 credits.
Aspect Ratios and Uses
| Ratio | Good for |
|---|---|
| 1:1 Square | Icons, avatars, grid posts |
| 16:9 Wide | Website banners, slides, thumbnails |
| 9:16 Portrait | Stories and Reels backgrounds, posters |
| 21:9 Cinema | Wide hero banners |
Animate Your Illustrations
Illustrations can be brought to life with Image to Video. Hailuo Live (1 credit) is tuned for illustrated art, and Kling v2.1 (1 credit) is worth comparing. See animating illustrations and character art and the Hailuo Live guide.
Limits
- Lettering is unreliable. Add text in a design app, or use Ideogram v3 for images that need words.
- Consistency is partial. Style phrases help, but details can vary.
- Check licences. Our terms allow commercial use subject to model providers’ terms. Read them, and be careful with trademarks and real people.
- Results vary. Generate a few and choose.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Recraft v3 good for?
Illustrations, icons, posters and brand visuals. It is the design-focused model in the Text to Image tab.
How much does Recraft v3 cost?
One credit per image, the same as every other text-to-image model on PulseMotionHub.
How do I make a consistent set of icons?
Use one fixed style phrase in every prompt and change only the subject, at the same aspect ratio. Compare the set and rerun any that stray.
Is Recraft v3 good at text in images?
Not reliably. Use Ideogram v3 for lettering, or add text in a design app.
Can I animate Recraft illustrations?
Yes. Send them to Image to Video. Hailuo Live (1 credit) is tuned for illustrated art, and Kling v2.1 is 1 credit.
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