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OpenRouter Adds Recraft V4.1 to Generate Scalable SVGs and Product Mockups

OpenRouter, a unified API platform for accessing hundreds of AI models, integrated the Recraft V4.1 suite. This update adds six specialized models for high-fidelity aesthetics, SVG-native vector graphics, and "Utility" product imagery. These models improve on the Recraft V4 suite with more natural photorealism and smoother gradients.
Availability
OpenRouter API
Model variants
Aesthetic, Vector, Utility, and more
Output formats
Raster, SVG
Pricing (Standard)
$0.04 per image
Pricing (Pro Vector)
$0.30 per image

Most frontier image generators prioritize artistic flair, making them difficult for functional design tasks like creating editable logos or consistent mockups. Recraft fills this gap by offering true vector output and a "Utility" mode that favors flat lighting. OpenRouter's unified API simplifies integrating these professional design assets into automated workflows.

You can now generate scalable icons or product visuals that adhere to brand guidelines using the OpenRouter API. The integration supports unique parameters like rgb_colors for palette enforcement and background_rgb_color for scene control. Pricing ranges from $0.04 per image for standard models to $0.30 for the Pro Vector tier.

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Live on OpenRouter: @recraftai V4.1! Six new image generation models: V4.1 and V4.1 Pro for high aesthetics, V4.1 Vector and V4.1 Pro Vector for SVG illustration, and V4.1 Utility and V4.1 Utility Pro for restraint-first product imagery. Photorealism is more natural, gradients are smoother, and short prompts hit the mark with less hand-holding.

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Still wondering? A few quick answers below.

Recraft V4.1 is a suite of specialized image generation models now available through the OpenRouter unified API. Unlike general artistic generators, these models are designed for professional design tasks, offering high-fidelity photorealism, scalable vector graphics, and clean product imagery. The update improves on previous versions with better prompt adherence and smoother gradients for production-ready assets.

The lineup includes three distinct categories: Aesthetic, Vector, and Utility. Aesthetic models focus on high-quality photorealism and 3D rendering. Vector models produce true SVG files for scalable logos and icons. Utility models are designed for e-commerce, using flat lighting and front-facing compositions to create structured product imagery and mockups without excessive artistic styling.

Pricing on OpenRouter varies by model tier. Standard models like Recraft V4.1 and V4.1 Utility cost $0.04 per image. The higher-resolution Pro variants, such as Recraft V4.1 Pro and Utility Pro, are priced at $0.25 per image. The specialized Recraft V4.1 Pro Vector model, which generates high-resolution SVG files, costs $0.30 per generation.

Yes, the Recraft V4.1 Vector and Pro Vector models are specifically tuned to produce native SVG output rather than standard raster images. This allows designers to generate logos, icons, and illustrations that can be scaled to any size without losing quality or becoming pixelated. These models support both text and image inputs to guide the vector generation process.

Developers can use specific image configuration parameters to control the output. These include rgb colors for setting a specific color palette, background rgb color for defining the background, and strength to determine how much the output deviates from an input image. These tools allow for programmatic brand consistency and precise control over the final visual composition.

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