{"id":245690,"date":"2026-03-19T08:45:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T15:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/?p=245690"},"modified":"2026-03-25T04:17:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T11:17:33","slug":"recraft-v4-multi-product-integration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/recraft-v4-multi-product-integration\/","title":{"rendered":"Recraft V4 Exploration Mode is now in Picsart"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recraft V4 Exploration Mode is now part of Picsart Flow, and it changes how ideas turn into visuals. You don\u2019t need a perfectly crafted prompt to get something good anymore. A simple direction is enough to get started, and from there, things open up quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n

With Recraft V4, you begin by seeing options instead of guessing outcomes. One prompt gives you eight different visual directions right away. Some will feel close to what you imagined, others might surprise you. That\u2019s the point. You react, choose what feels right, and move forward from there.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been asking what Recraft is or why it feels different from other tools, this is where it clicks. It doesn\u2019t just generate images, it creates designs that feel usable. Clean layouts, readable text, and outputs you can actually build on. And since everything happens inside Flow, you stay in the same space from start to finish.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why Recraft V4 stands out<\/span><\/h2>\n

Some tools generate images. Recraft V4<\/a>\u00a0leans more toward design.<\/span><\/p>\n

The difference shows up in small details. Layouts feel balanced without needing adjustments. Colors don\u2019t clash. Elements look like they belong together. You\u2019re not fixing things after generation – you\u2019re refining something that already works.<\/span><\/p>\n

Text is another area where it stands out. A lot of AI-generated visuals fall apart when words are involved. Letters warp, spacing breaks, and readability disappears. Here, text stays clear enough to use in actual projects, whether it\u2019s a poster, a social graphic, or packaging.<\/span><\/p>\n

When people ask what Recraft is really meant for, the answer usually comes down to usability. It\u2019s also the only model that creates true vector outputs. That means logos, icons, and illustrations aren\u2019t stuck as images. You can scale them, tweak them, and use them properly.<\/span><\/p>\n

It also handles prompts in a more grounded way. You can describe materials, lighting, or composition without overexplaining, and it still understands what you mean. Add flexible export formats like SVG, PNG, JPG, PDF, TIFF, and Lottie, and it fits into different workflows without friction.<\/span><\/p>\n

You get multiple output modes too, standard or Pro, raster or vector, so it works whether you\u2019re sketching ideas or building something final.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is exploration mode<\/span><\/h2>\n

Most AI tools expect clarity from the start. You\u2019re supposed to know exactly what you want and describe it perfectly. That\u2019s not how creative work usually happens.<\/span><\/p>\n

Exploration Mode takes a different route.<\/span><\/p>\n

You start with something simple. Maybe \u201cbold poster,\u201d \u201ccute mascot,\u201d or \u201cminimal logo.\u201d Nothing complicated. From there, Recraft V4 generates eight distinct visuals, each going in its own direction.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some will feel structured. Others might be more experimental. You\u2019ll notice differences in layout, lighting, style, and even mood. Instead of imagining possibilities, you see them.<\/span><\/p>\n

That shift matters. It removes the pressure to get things right immediately. You\u2019re not solving the whole idea upfront – you\u2019re discovering it piece by piece.<\/span><\/p>\n

At this stage, results can feel a bit loose. That\u2019s normal. Exploration Mode isn\u2019t trying to give you a finished design. It\u2019s showing you directions worth following.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once something stands out, that\u2019s when refinement comes in, and everything tightens up.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How refinement works: 5 similarity levels<\/span><\/h2>\n

After you pick a direction, the process becomes more focused. You\u2019re no longer exploring everything – you\u2019re shaping one idea.<\/span><\/p>\n

Instead of rewriting prompts, you build from the image you selected. That alone makes the workflow feel smoother.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recraft v4 gives you five similarity levels, and each one shifts how far the new results move away from your chosen design.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • A little bit similar<\/b>: Keeps a loose connection but explores new directions. Good when you\u2019re still unsure and want more variety.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Moderately similar<\/b>: Holds onto the main idea but changes style or presentation in noticeable ways.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Quite similar<\/b>: Stays close, with adjustments to composition or visual details.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Very similar<\/b>: Focuses on small refinements – textures, lighting, subtle changes.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Extremely similar<\/b>: Almost identical outputs, useful when you\u2019re polishing the final version.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    It feels less like controlling a machine and more like adjusting your own process. You start wide, narrow things down, and fine-tune until it feels finished.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    How to use Recraft V4 in Picsart Flow<\/h2>\n \n
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    \n 1.<\/span>\n Open Flow <\/p>\n

    Head to Picsart Flow and start a new canvas.\r\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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    \n 2.<\/span>\n Pick the model <\/p>\n

    Select Recraft V4 as your image generation model. You can learn more about it on the Recraft V4 page.\r\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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    \n 3.<\/span>\n Turn on exploration mode <\/p>\n

    Enable the feature before generating anything.\r\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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    \n 4.<\/span>\n Add a simple prompt <\/p>\n

    Keep it short. Something like \u201cretro poster\u201d or \u201canimal logo\u201d works well.\r\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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    \n 5.<\/span>\n Generate results <\/p>\n

    You\u2019ll get eight different visuals at once.\r\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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    \n 6.<\/span>\n Choose what works <\/p>\n

    Pick the one that feels closest to your idea.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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    \n 7.<\/span>\n Set similarity level <\/p>\n

    Decide how much you want to change or refine the result.\r\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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    \n 8.<\/span>\n Keep refining <\/p>\n

    Generate again, adjust, and edit directly on the canvas.\r\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n