Krea 1
Documentation for Krea 1. Our answer to the “AI look” problem, delivering realistic textures, diverse styles, and deep artistic knowledge.
Krea 1
Krea 1 is our answer to the “AI look” problem.
Part of Krea Image - Looking for other models? Try Flux, Imagen 4, or view all models.
Get Early Access
Currently in private beta. Apply for free early access or try if you already have access to our frontier AI model.
The Problem with AI Images
Most AI models suffer from soft textures, excessive contrast, and produce boring compositions or styles.
Krea 1 ensures highly realistic, crisp textures, a wide variety of styles, and deep artistic knowledge – making AI images not look AI anymore.
Core Capabilities
Performance & Speed
- 8-second generation time — Industry-leading speed for high-quality outputs
- Batch processing — Generate up to 4 images simultaneously
- Real-time preview — See your creations come to life instantly
Resolution
Krea 1 supports 1.5K native resolution and up to 4K upscaled.
Style Reference System
Words can be limiting to describe certain styles.
Krea 1 includes a style reference system that will take an image and transfer its style to your prompts.
Supported Aspect Ratios
Landscape Formats
- 4:3 — Classic photography ratio
- 3:2 — Professional camera standard
- 16:9 — Widescreen and video format
- 2.35:1 — Cinematic widescreen
Square Format
- 1:1 — Social media optimized
Portrait Formats
- 4:5 — Instagram portrait
- 2:3 — Standard portrait photography
- 9:16 — Mobile and Stories format
How to Use Krea 1
- Navigate to Krea Image Generation
- Select Krea 1 from the model dropdown
- Enter your text prompt with specific details
- Choose your preferred aspect ratio and resolution
- Optionally add style references or image prompts
- Click generate and receive 4 variations in ~8 seconds
Best Practices for Krea 1
Prompt Engineering
- Be specific about lighting, composition, and style
- Include technical photography terms for photorealistic results
- Combine abstract concepts with concrete visual descriptions
Style References
- Upload up to 3 reference images for style guidance
- Adjust influence strength with the style weight slider
- Mix different artistic styles for unique results
Resolution Selection
- Start with 1K for rapid iteration
- Use 4K for final outputs and professional work
- Consider file size and processing time for batch generation
Use Cases
- Product Photography — E-commerce and marketing visuals
- Concept Art — Game and film pre-production
- Architectural Visualization — Photorealistic renders
- Fashion & Beauty — Editorial and campaign imagery
- Stock Photography — Commercial-grade image creation
Private Beta
Krea 1 is now available on private beta.
You can apply for free early access at krea.ai/krea-1.
Members of the Krea Artist Program already have access. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter — we’ll be sharing access codes with community members who engage with our posts during launch week.