Recraft: Recraft V4.1 Utility

Recraft V4.1 Utility creates raster images with flat lighting, front-facing composition, and simple, controlled scenes. It suits visual work that calls for restraint and a clear presentation rather than elaborate cinematic lighting.

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recraft-v4.1-utility

AvailableRecraftImageSync

Price: From $0.035
Modalities: Image

About Recraft V4.1 Utility

Recraft V4.1 Utility is the restrained variant of V4.1, tuned for flat lighting, front-facing composition, and simple scenes. Where standard V4.1 interprets prompts expressively, Utility gives calm, predictable results. Recraft recommends it for mockups, product shots, and any work where a straightforward image serves better than a dramatic one. Output is raster.

Where it works well

Flat lighting and front-facing framing give consistent, even backgrounds that are easy to cut out or place in layouts.
Recraft recommends it for mockups and product shots where a calm result matters more than atmosphere.
Simple, controlled scenes reduce surprises across a batch of similar prompts.
Even backgrounds and one subject per frame keep a batch of similar prompts easy to review side by side.

When to choose another model

It is deliberately plain; for moody lighting, dramatic angles, or artistic interpretation, use standard V4.1.
Standard resolution only: larger files come from Utility Pro.

Getting started

Create API key
Create a key in Console, then use it with every model on the platform.

Send your first request

Copy the example for your language and run it against the endpoint.

Text to imageTokenLab endpoint

POST/v1/images/generations

curl -X POST "https://api.tokenlab.sh/v1/images/generations" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sk-xxx" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "n": 1,
  "operation": "text-to-image",
  "size": "1024x1024",
  "model": "recraft-v4.1-utility",
  "prompt": "A minimalist product photo of matte black headphones on a soft blue background."
}'

Parameters

Text to image

Parameter	Values and limits	Default	Notes
`n`	1	`1`	Not provided
`operation`	Not provided	Not provided	Not provided
`prompt`	Not provided	Not provided	Not provided
`response_format`	url, b64_json	Not provided	Not provided
`size`	1024x1024	Not provided	Not provided

Pricing

The Verified price applies to Verified, which costs less on most models. The Official price is the model maker's published price and applies to the more reliable Official route. Auto bills the route that completes the request.

Text to image

per image

Official price: $0.035
Verified price: —
Discount: —

	Official priceper image	Verified priceper image	Discount
Text to image	$0.035	—	—

Usage & activity

Success rate is the share of requests that completed. Latency is how long a full response takes; P95 means 95% of requests finished within that time.

Usage & availability

Last 24 hours

Requests
Success rate
P95 latency
Total tokens

Model performance

Last updated Nov 15, 2026, 1:51 AM UTC

Metrics appear once privacy and data volume thresholds are met.

Data is based on aggregate user requests, excluding status checks.

Open in Console

Open Recraft V4.1 Utility in Console with a prompt ready to edit or send.

Help me create an image with recraft-v4.1-utility using text-to-image at /v1/images/generations. Show the result, cost, and any limits I should know.

Use cases

Best for

Text to Image

E-commerce product images
Generate clean, front-on product visuals on simple backgrounds for store pages, easy to cut out later.
Interface and app mockups
Create neutral device-in-hand or object scenes to place into a presentation or pitch deck.
Packaging previews
Show a box, bottle, or pouch straight on, evenly lit, to review label designs.

Prompt examples

A white sneaker on a plain light-gray background, seen straight on, even lighting.

A blank cardboard shipping box, front view, soft shadow, neutral studio.

A simple glass water bottle with a green cap, centered, flat light.

FAQ

What is the Utility variant for?

Predictable, plain output. Recraft describes Utility models as having flat lighting, front-facing composition, and simple scenes, which makes them the pick for mockups and product images instead of expressive art.

How is Utility different from standard V4.1?

Standard V4.1 interprets prompts with atmosphere and artistic choices. Utility holds back on lighting and framing so the picture stays clear and controlled. Same family, opposite temperament.

Does Utility make vector graphics?

No, it returns raster images. Recraft offers separate Utility Vector and Utility Pro Vector models when SVG is the deliverable, for example icons or packaging dielines that must scale.

What is the difference between Utility and Utility Pro?

Pro is the higher-resolution version with finer detail, at 2K. Choose the plain Utility model for lower-resolution volume work such as thumbnails, drafts, and large batches of similar images.

How much does Recraft V4.1 Utility cost?

On TokenLab, Recraft V4.1 Utility costs $0.035 per image. The pricing table above shows the full breakdown. Rates depend on the billing unit, specification, and usage. Compare matching conditions in the model's detailed pricing; a single rate does not determine the total cost.

Which endpoint should Recraft V4.1 Utility use?

Use https://api.tokenlab.sh/v1/images/generations for Recraft V4.1 Utility. The request example below shows the matching code shape.

Which operations does Recraft V4.1 Utility support?

Recraft V4.1 Utility supports Text to image. Select an operation above to see its endpoint and request example.