Recraft V4 Prompt Guide – 40 Tested Prompts

Recraft V4 is a professional AI tool designed for designers, photographers, and creative professionals. It generates high-quality raster images, vector graphics, and 3D visuals with precise control over composition, lighting, color, materials, and editorial aesthetics. This guide provides structured prompts optimized for cinematic photography, typography, product mockups, vector design, illustrations, and dynamic editorial shots.

Prompts For Cinematic Portraits & Editorial Photography

Recraft V4 excels at creating highly detailed, photorealistic portraits and editorial imagery with cinematic lighting, atmospheric effects, and natural textures.

1. Windy Cinematic Close Portrait

Ultra-close cinematic portrait of a young woman outdoors during windy weather. Dark hair blowing across her face. Intense, thoughtful gaze directed off-frame. Shallow depth of field with blurred natural landscape and distant structures. Overcast sky with heavy clouds. Golden hour light breaking through. Natural skin texture. Soft but contrasty teal and warm color grading. Documentary realism mixed with editorial fashion photography. Subtle motion blur in hair. Film grain. Atmospheric and intimate composition.

Windy Cinematic Close Portrait

2. Intimate Makeup Close-Up

Close-up of a model doing her own makeup near a window. Natural daylight. Visible skin texture. Minimal background distraction. Calm focused expression. Beauty editorial realism. Soft shadows. Clean framing.

Intimate Makeup Close-Up

3. Foggy Coastal Editorial Poster

High-end editorial fashion image set in a foggy salt marsh at dawn. Lone figure wearing matte charcoal hooded raincoat standing chest-deep in still water. Calm neutral expression. Pale overcast sky. Cool slate gray and desaturated sea-green tones. Minimal white typography centered across waterline reading “TIDELINE.” Magazine cover layout. Refined spacing.

Foggy Coastal Editorial Poster

4. Optical Glass Diffusion Portrait

Portrait of a standing figure seen through textured, translucent architectural glass. The distortion is strongest at the center, gradually softening toward one edge, allowing the eyes to remain subtly visible. The background is a minimal outdoor gradient blending pale blue and warm sand tones. Overlay clean white typography for a refined, contemporary design annual cover aesthetic.

Optical Glass Diffusion Portrait

5. Minimal Cinematic Poster Portrait

Chest-up portrait of a figure wearing a dark coat, with a sharp, defined face softened by a subtle halo diffusion. The background features a smooth gradient from petrol teal to slate blue. Include a large vertical title reading ‘INTERVAL,’ maintaining a clean typographic hierarchy and generous negative space. Composition should reflect a refined editorial poster aesthetic.

Minimal Cinematic Poster Portrait

6. Streetwear Film Editorial

Full-body street photo on a gritty Brooklyn sidewalk at golden hour. Layered oversized flannel, hoodie, distressed denim, vintage sneakers. 35mm film grain. Natural candid pose. 2026 streetwear energy.

Streetwear Film Editorial

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Prompts For 3D Typographic Posters

Recraft V4 can generate detailed 3D typographic designs with realistic lighting, reflections, and material finishes for bold editorial or minimalistic aesthetics.

7. Monochrome Sculptural Typography (OVERTHINK)

Highly detailed 3D typographic poster built inside a deep recessed rectangular frame. Entire composition in emerald green tonal range only. Main word “OVERTHINK” stacked vertically as OVER / THI / NK. Thick inflated, lacquered letters with glossy enamel polymer finish. Ray-traced reflections. Secondary white typography only. Strictly typographic. Minimal brutalist editorial mood. 8K resolution.

Monochrome Sculptural Typography (OVERTHINK)

8. Variation – Deep Blue Edition

Same sculptural recessed frame concept. Word “CONTROL” stacked vertically. Entire palette in deep midnight blue tones. High-gloss inflated letters. Flat white secondary text. No additional elements.

Variation – Deep Blue Edition

9. Bold Word Compression Poster

3D word ‘FOCUS’ tightly compressed within a deep matte charcoal recessed frame. The letters gently press against the edges, creating a sense of spatial tension. Use a monochrome grayscale palette with subtle gradients, and illuminate the scene with studio lighting coming from the upper left for depth and dimensionality.

Bold Word Compression Poster

10. Experimental Vertical Stack

Vertical poster featuring the word ‘DISTORT’ split into staggered, sculptural segments. Letters have an inflated, vinyl-like texture. The entire composition uses a deep burgundy monochrome palette, with flat white, minimalist secondary text blocks. Keep the layout clean and modern, emphasizing bold, editorial typography.

Experimental Vertical Stack

11. Minimal Gloss Word Poster

Single word “ECHO.” High-gloss rounded balloon-like letters. Deep recessed square cavity. Emerald-to-pine monochrome palette. Clean editorial layout.

Minimal Gloss Word Poster

Prompts For Mockups & Product Visualization

Recraft V4 excels in studio-quality product mockups, realistic lighting, and premium composition for marketing and branding visuals.

12. Botanical Haircare Studio Setup

High-end studio product photography of three matte sage-green bottles and one jar. Cream labels reading “BOTANICA LAB — Herbal Hair Mask / Botanical Shampoo.” Arranged on travertine pedestal. Warm neutral backdrop. Orchids and anthuriums surrounding scene. Soft diffused lighting. Premium wellness aesthetic.

Botanical Haircare Studio Setup

13. Papaya & Matte Box Composition

Square matte green box placed beside a freshly sliced papaya revealing orange flesh and glossy black seeds. Light marble surface. Balanced composition. Natural daylight. Tropical contrast.

Papaya & Matte Box Composition

14. Metallic Perfume Commercial

Playful commercial still life of sleek metallic perfume bottle. Brushed steel or matte aluminum finish. Engraved subtle “ION” monogram. Cap placed beside bottle. Pastel surface. Vibrant peach-to-coral gradient background. Glossy reflections. Modern fragrance campaign aesthetic.

Metallic Perfume Commercial

15. Floating Skincare Product

Frosted glass dropper bottle hovering slightly above a neutral sand backdrop. Soft shadow below. Minimal black typography label. Clean luxury skincare campaign mood.

Floating Skincare Product

16. Minimal Tech Device Mockup

Floating smartphone displaying modern finance interface. Clean white studio background. Subtle shadow. Sharp screen detail. Commercial product realism.

Minimal Tech Device Mockup

Prompts For Vector Icons (Clean & Scalable)

Recraft V4 generates precise, scalable vector icons with bold, minimal, or 3D styling suitable for apps, dashboards, and branding.

17. Bold Startup Icon Set

Create 6 clean vector icons in bold minimal style. Thick black outlines. Flat white background. Neon green accents only. Icons: rocket launch button, hand holding cube, smiling AI face with grid overlay, checkbox growing like plant, chat bubble with coin, rolling dollar coin comet.

Bold Startup Icon Set

18. Finance UI Icon Pack

Create 10 thin-stroke vector icons for finance dashboard. Monochrome black. Wallet, credit card, pie chart, analytics arrow, lock, calendar, receipt, bell notification.

Finance UI Icon Pack

19. Soft 3D App Icons

Set of 5 rounded 3D-style app icons with subtle depth and soft shadows. Pastel palette. Camera, cloud storage, music note, chat bubble, gear icon.

Soft 3D App Icons

20. Abstract Startup Icons

Create 8 modern vector icons using distorted playful shapes. Bright bold palette. Rocket, cube, lightning bolt, floating star, AI face, growth arrow.

Abstract Startup Icons

21. Ultra-Minimal Micro Icons

Design 12 ultra-thin 1px stroke interface icons. Balanced spacing. Neutral gray. Scalable SVG.

Ultra-Minimal Micro Icons

Prompts For Vector Illustrations

Recraft V4 produces clean, stylized vector illustrations with vibrant colors, playful distortions, and precise detail for editorial, lifestyle, and character design.

22. Levitating Character Illustration

Modern vector illustration of a man levitating with various random objects floating around him. Distinct style. Distorted proportions. Vibrant color palette. Clean vector finish.

Levitating Character Illustration

23. Rooftop Lifestyle Scene

Group of friends lounging on a rooftop at sunset. String lights overhead. Small grill. One person playing ukulele. Dog sleeping beside cooler. Warm retro lifestyle vector illustration.

Rooftop Lifestyle Scene

24. Giant Neon Boombox

Bold vector illustration of giant neon boombox blasting lightning bolts and sound waves. Melting cassette tapes swirling around. Oversized headphones draped on top. Chaotic electrifying composition.

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25. Adorable Tech Kitten Sticker

Cute kitten sticker illustration sitting at tiny laptop using a design interface. Playful proportions. Soft pastel tones. Clean sticker outline.

Adorable Tech Kitten Sticker

26. Streetwear Character Vector

Full-body fashion illustration in exaggerated streetwear layers. Distorted silhouette. Bold graphic shapes. Minimal background.

Streetwear Character Vector

Prompts For Action & Dynamic Editorial Shots

Recraft V4 captures motion, dynamic lighting, and candid editorial energy for sports, fashion, and lifestyle photography.

27. Concrete Pool Skate Shot

Fish-eye lens shot from inside empty concrete pool. Skater mid-kickflip directly above camera. Board separated from feet. Motion blur on hands. Face sharp and focused. Sky warped into circular frame.

Concrete Pool Skate Shot

28. Parking Garage Fashion Shot

Full outfit in electric blue and coral camo hoodie and joggers. Concrete parking garage. Harsh fluorescent lighting. Sharp shadows. Bold editorial feel.

Parking Garage Fashion Shot

29. Wind + Motion Variant

Outdoor portrait with dramatic wind interaction. Hair mid-motion. Soft cinematic motion blur. Overcast sky. Natural documentary realism.

Wind + Motion Variant

30. Golden Hour Rooftop Candid

Friends laughing on rooftop at sunset. Warm light. Relaxed candid moment. Lifestyle editorial tone.

Golden Hour Rooftop Candid

31. Minimal Studio Fashion Shot

Model in charcoal coat. Clean pale background. Strong negative space. Controlled soft lighting. High-end campaign look.

Minimal Studio Fashion Shot

Prompts For Rapid Concepting & Visual Exploration

Use Recraft V4 to generate raster images quickly, explore ideas, experiment with styles, and test compositions. Perfect for brainstorming, moodboarding, and early-stage design.

32. Futuristic Street Concept

Neon-lit city street at night, reflective wet pavement, pedestrians walking, holographic billboards glowing, dynamic composition, cinematic lighting.

Futuristic Street Concept

33. Abstract Moodboard Scene

Collage of textures, shapes, and color swatches, soft shadows, layered depth, dynamic lighting, experimental style exploration.

Abstract Moodboard Scene

34. Fashion Lookbook Draft

Models in urban or studio setting, bold silhouettes, mixed textures, color contrasts, natural light, playful poses, quick style iteration.

Fashion Lookbook Draft

35. Interior Design Exploration

Modern living room with multiple furniture layouts, warm natural light, textured rugs and surfaces, clear depth, functional and aesthetic balance.

Interior Design Exploration

36. Concept Vehicle Design

Futuristic car or bike in motion, sharp contours, metallic reflections, vibrant accent colors, sleek environment, high-concept design.

Concept Vehicle Design

Prompts For High-Fidelity Realism & Super-Resolution

Use Recraft V4 Pro to create lifelike, production-ready visuals. Capture realistic anatomy, lighting, textures, and complex compositions with super-resolution detail.

37. Cinematic Hero Portrait

Ultra-realistic portrait with detailed skin, hair, and eyes, soft volumetric lighting, shallow depth of field, atmospheric background, dramatic composition.

Cinematic Hero Portrait

38. Architectural Visualization

Modern interior or exterior, natural sunlight, accurate material textures, clear depth, furniture or environmental details, photorealistic perspective.

Architectural Visualization

39. Action Sports Scene

Skater or athlete mid-motion, dynamic pose, motion blur on limbs, realistic anatomy, textured environment, dramatic overhead lighting, cinematic angle.

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40. Fantasy Environment Scene

Epic landscape with mountains, rivers, or sci-fi city, volumetric lighting, atmospheric haze, layered depth, rich color grading, multiple detailed elements.

Fantasy Environment Scene

Create Stunning Visuals with Recraft V4

Recraft V4 helps you make professional, polished visuals faster. Use these prompts to create portraits, posters, mockups, and illustrations with ease. Whether you’re designing for editorial campaigns, social media, or product branding, Recraft V4 ensures consistent, high-quality results every time.