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April 2, 2025
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Introducing External Models in Recraft

Designers can now use FLUX 1.1 [pro], and Flux 1 [dev] from Black Forest Labs to generate images tailored to different project’s needs

More ways to create exactly what you want

Creativity thrives on options, so we’re expanding Recraft to include external models for even greater flexibility. We’ve added FLUX 1.1 [pro], and Flux 1 [dev] from Black Forest Labs so users can now use these models to generate images tailored to different project’s needs — from detailed designs to quick concepting — and then seamlessly refine their creations using Recraft's suite of AI image editing tools, all under one roof.


Why External Models?


How to Generate Images with Flux in Recraft

  1. Log in to your Recraft account and open a project.
  2. Create New Image using the left menu or the Insert drop-down in the top bar.
  3. Above the prompt field, select the model to open the Style Library. 
  4. In the “All models” drop-down menu, pick “External”.
  5. Select FLUX 1.1 [pro] or FLUX 1.1 [pro] Ultra, whichever aligns with your project’s goals.
  6. Enter Your Prompt describing the image you want.
  7. Click “Recraft” to generate your image.
  8. Refine as needed using features like the Background Remover, AI Eraser, Mockup Generator, or Upscaler.

Note: External models are available exclusively for paid subscribers. Flux 1 Dev uses 1 credit per generation, and Flux 1.1 Pro uses 2 credits per generation. For more information on credit usage, see our pricing details.


Experience More Options in One Workflow

Recraft’s new external models are just one more way we’re expanding creative freedom. Explore these models to kickstart fresh ideas or quickly prototype designs, then finalize everything with the editing tools you already love — no extra apps required. We can’t wait to see how you put these new options to work!

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