Recraft V4.1 Text to Image Utility | High-Quality Text-to-Image API

Recraft V4.1 Text-to-Image Utility

Recraft V4.1 Text-to-Image Utility is a faster, lighter variant of Recraft V4.1 built for high-volume raster image generation. It is well suited for quick ideation, A/B exploration, content pipelines, and general-purpose text-to-image workflows where speed and throughput matter.

Why Choose This?

Fast utility generation Generate raster images more quickly for iterative and high-volume workflows.
Great for ideation Useful for exploring visual directions, testing prompt variations, and building creative options at scale.
Simple prompt-based workflow Turn natural-language descriptions into finished images with minimal setup.
Preset image sizing Use image_size presets for predictable output framing and composition.
Production-friendly throughput A practical option for teams that need many images for experiments, pipelines, or content operations.

Parameters

Parameter	Required	Description
prompt	Yes	Text prompt describing the image you want to generate.
image_size	No	Output image size preset. Default: `square_hd`.

How to Use

Write your prompt — describe the subject, style, composition, lighting, and mood you want.
Choose image size (optional) — select the preset that best fits your intended layout.
Submit — run the model and download the generated image.

Example Prompt

A clean modern product photo of wireless earbuds on a soft gradient background, studio lighting, subtle shadows, minimal premium commercial style

Pricing

Recraft official pricing for V4.1 Utility raster generation is a flat rate per image.

Output	Cost
Per image	$0.04

Billing Rules

Each generated image costs $0.04
Pricing is fixed per image
image_size does not affect pricing

Best Use Cases

Quick ideation — Explore visual concepts rapidly from text prompts.
A/B exploration — Generate many creative variants for comparison and testing.
Content pipelines — Produce raster assets efficiently for ongoing workflows.
Marketing visuals — Create banners, ad concepts, and branded images at scale.
General text-to-image generation — Handle day-to-day creative image generation tasks with a faster runtime.

Pro Tips

Keep prompts clear and specific for more controllable outputs.
Use this utility variant when speed and iteration matter more than premium-tier rendering.
Start with the default size preset unless you need a specific layout.
Generate multiple prompt variations to compare different creative directions quickly.

Notes

prompt is required.
image_size defaults to square_hd.
The model returns a single raster image per request.
Pricing is fixed at $0.04 per image.

Related Models

Recraft V4.1 Text-to-Image — Standard raster image generation with the core V4.1 workflow.
Recraft V4.1 Pro Text-to-Image — Premium raster generation for higher-end output quality.
Recraft V4.1 Pro Text-to-Image Utility — Utility-oriented premium generation for higher-volume professional workflows.
Recraft V4.1 Text-to-Vector — Generate editable SVG-style vector images from text prompts.

Recraft v4.1 Text To Image Utility API — Quick start

Grab a WaveSpeedAI API key, then call POST https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/recraft-ai/recraft-v4.1/text-to-image-utility with your input as JSON. The endpoint returns a prediction id; poll the prediction endpoint until status flips to completed, then read the output URL from data.outputs[0]. Examples for Recraft v4.1 Text To Image Utility below.

HTTP example

# Submit the prediction
curl -X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/recraft-ai/recraft-v4.1/text-to-image-utility" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
    "image_size": "1:1"
}'

# Response includes a prediction id. Poll for the result:
curl -X GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/{request_id}/result" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY"

# When status is "completed", read the output from data.outputs[0].

Node.js example

// npm install wavespeed
const WaveSpeed = require('wavespeed');

const client = new WaveSpeed(); // reads WAVESPEED_API_KEY from env

const result = await client.run("recraft-ai/recraft-v4.1/text-to-image-utility", {
        "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
        "image_size": "1:1"
});

console.log(result.outputs[0]); // → URL of the generated output

Python example

# pip install wavespeed
import wavespeed

output = wavespeed.run(
    "recraft-ai/recraft-v4.1/text-to-image-utility",
    {
    "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
    "image_size": "1:1"
}
)

print(output["outputs"][0])  # → URL of the generated output

Recraft v4.1 Text To Image Utility API — Frequently asked questions

What is the Recraft v4.1 Text To Image Utility API?

Recraft v4.1 Text To Image Utility is a Recraft model for image generation, exposed as a REST API on WaveSpeedAI. Recraft V4.1 Utility Text to Image is a fast, lightweight AI image generation model for high-volume creative workflows, ideation, A/B exploration, and content pipelines. Ready-to-use REST inference API for marketing visuals, product mockups, brand assets, social media content, creative design, rapid prototyping, and scalable text-to-image workflows with simple integration, no coldstarts, and affordable pricing. You can call it programmatically or try it from the playground above.

How do I call the Recraft v4.1 Text To Image Utility API?

POST your input parameters to the model's REST endpoint (shown in the API tab of this playground) with your WaveSpeedAI API key in the Authorization header. Submission returns a prediction ID; poll the prediction endpoint until status flips to "completed", then read the output URL from the result. The playground generates a ready-to-paste code sample in Python, JavaScript, or cURL for whatever inputs you've set. Full request/response shape is documented at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/recraft-ai/recraft-ai-recraft-v4.1-text-to-image-utility.

How much does Recraft v4.1 Text To Image Utility cost per run?

Recraft v4.1 Text To Image Utility starts at $0.040 per run. That figure is the base price — the final charge scales with the parameters you set in the form (output size, length, count, references, or whatever knobs this model exposes), so a higher-quality or larger output costs more than a minimal one. The exact cost for your current input is shown live next to the Generate button before you submit, and the actual per-call charge is recorded on the prediction afterwards.

What inputs does Recraft v4.1 Text To Image Utility accept?

Key inputs: `prompt`, `image_size`. The full JSON schema (types, defaults, allowed values) is rendered above the Generate button and mirrored in the API reference at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/recraft-ai/recraft-ai-recraft-v4.1-text-to-image-utility.

How do I get started with the Recraft v4.1 Text To Image Utility API?

Sign up for a free WaveSpeedAI account to claim starter credits, copy your API key from /accesskey, then call the endpoint shown in the API tab of the playground. The playground also auto-generates a code sample in Python, JavaScript, or cURL for the parameters you've set.

Can I use Recraft v4.1 Text To Image Utility outputs commercially?

Commercial usage rights depend on the model's license, set by its provider (Recraft). The license summary appears on the model card above; see WaveSpeedAI's Terms of Service for platform-level conditions.

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Recraft V4.1 Text-to-Image Utility

Why Choose This?

Parameters

How to Use

Example Prompt

Pricing

Billing Rules

Best Use Cases

Pro Tips

Notes

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Recraft v4.1 Text To Image Utility API — Quick start

Recraft v4.1 Text To Image Utility API — Frequently asked questions