A powerful new option has arrived for AI-powered image generation. Recraft's state-of-the-art image models (V3 and V2) are now accessible via Vercel's AI Gateway, eliminating the need for separate provider accounts. This integration offers developers a simplified API and enhanced observability. You can read the original announcement for more details.

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Why Recraft Models Stand Out

Recraft's image models, particularly V3, are gaining attention for several key capabilities:

  • Photorealistic Quality: High-fidelity image generation and accurate text rendering within images.
  • Complex Prompt Following: Excels at understanding and executing detailed instructions.
  • V3 Exclusive Features: Supports long multi-word text generation, precise element positioning, anatomical correctness, and native vector graphic output.
  • Diverse Styles: Comes with over 20 built-in specialized styles, ranging from realistic portraits to pixel art.

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Hands-On Code: Generating Images with the AI SDK

Using the Vercel AI SDK's generateImage function, you can call the Recraft model in just a few lines. Here's an example using the Recraft V3 model.

import { generateImage } from 'ai';

const result = await generateImage({
  model: 'recraft/recraft-v3',
  prompt: `A misty Japanese forest with ancient cedar trees, painted in the style of traditional ukiyo-e woodblock prints with soft indigo and moss green tones.`,
});
// You can access the generated image data from the result object.

Simply change the model to 'recraft/recraft-v2' to use the V2 model instead.

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The AI Gateway Advantage

Beyond mere model access, AI Gateway provides essential features for building production-ready AI applications.

  • Unified API: Call various AI models through a single, consistent interface.
  • Usage & Cost Tracking: Monitor all your model consumption in one place.
  • High Availability: Configure retries, failover, and performance optimizations for uptime that often exceeds individual providers.
  • Built-in Observability: Gain insights with integrated monitoring tools.
  • BYOK Support: Bring Your Own Key for supported models.

These tools are a significant advantage for developers looking to integrate AI features reliably. Checking the AI Gateway model leaderboard can also help you see which models are trending in the community.