Recraft V3 API: fal.ai's image-generation model, one key away
Recraft V3 via the ApexApi gateway
Recraft V3 is a image-generation model from fal.ai. Call it through ApexApi's unified, OpenAI-compatible API with one `ak-` key, alongside every other model in the catalog. Pricing is $0.048/image per image, billed pay-per-use from your credit balance with no subscription.
Recraft V3 is served through ApexApi's unified, OpenAI-compatible API. One key, one format, with smart routing and automatic failover. Provider: fal.ai.
Why Recraft V3
Text-to-image generation
High-quality image generation (and image-to-image where supported) through one API.
Transparent pricing ($0.048/image)
Pay per image from your credit balance. Failed generations aren't billed.
OpenAI-compatible
Drop-in with any OpenAI SDK. Change the base URL and key, keep your code.
Specifications
- Modality
- image
- Context window
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- Max output
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- Streaming
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- Tool / function calling
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- Vision input
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Recraft V3 pricing
Pay-per-use. No subscription, no minimums. Buy credits and pay only for what you call. Transparent, per-call pricing across every model.
Getting started with Recraft V3
OpenAI-compatible. Point your client at ApexApi, swap your key, and call it. No new SDK to learn.
import requests
resp = requests.post(
"https://api.apexapi.dev/v1/images/generations",
headers={"Authorization": "Bearer <YOUR_APEXAPI_KEY>"},
json={"model": "recraft-ai/recraft-v3", "prompt": "A serene mountain lake at golden hour"},
)
print(resp.json())Recraft V3 use cases
What teams build with Recraft V3 on ApexApi.
Marketing & creative
On-brand visuals, ad creative, and product imagery at scale.
In-product generation
Generate images inside your app from user prompts.
Prototyping
Rapid concept art and design exploration.
Recraft V3 vs other models
How it compares, and on ApexApi you can switch between any of them with a single string change, same key, same endpoint.
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One API, every model
OpenAI-compatible. Swap the base URL and key, keep your code. Call 14+ providers and hundreds of models through a single integration.
Smart routing & failover
Per-model provider chains with automatic failover. If one provider degrades, requests route to the next. Your app stays up.
Pay-per-use, no lock-in
Buy credits, pay only for what you call. No subscriptions, no minimums. Switch models anytime with a single string change.
Recraft V3 API: FAQ
How do I use the Recraft V3 API?
Create an ApexApi key, then point your client at https://api.apexapi.dev/v1 and use the model slug. POST to /v1/images/generations with the model slug and a prompt.
Is the Recraft V3 API OpenAI-compatible?
Yes. ApexApi exposes Recraft V3 through the same OpenAI-compatible interface used across the whole catalog. Swap the base URL and API key and keep your existing code.
How much does Recraft V3 cost on ApexApi?
Pay-per-use. See the live price in the Pricing section above. There's no subscription or minimum; you buy credits and pay only for what you call.
Can I switch from Recraft V3 to another model later?
Yes. Change a single string (the model slug) to call any other model in the catalog through the same endpoint and key. No re-integration.
Ready to build with Recraft V3?
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