Which AI model should I use for icons?

For styled icon sets, use FLUX.2 Pro or Recraft 20b , which get icon style presets in IconScout's Icon Generator . For editable native SVG icons, use Recraft Vector or Recraft Vector Pro . FLUX.2 Klein and Krea 2 Turbo suit quick rounds of icon ideas.

Which AI model should I use for illustrations?

For detailed, polished illustrations, try FLUX.2 Max , GPT 2.5 Pro , or Recraft V4 Pro in IconScout's Illustration Generator . For native SVG illustrations, try Recraft Vector or Recraft Vector Pro , and for expressive styles, Krea 2 Turbo . In all, 14 of the 16 AI models run in the Illustration Generator.

Which AI models make 3D illustrations?

IconScout's 3D Illustration Generator runs 7 models: FLUX.2 Pro, GPT 2, Recraft V4, Nano Banana 2, Nano Banana Pro, Seedream 5, and Grok. For detailed 3D illustrations, try Nano Banana Pro; Recraft says the V4.1 update behind Recraft V4 renders 3D with more depth.

Which AI models generate native SVG files?

Recraft Vector and Recraft Vector Pro are the only models on IconScout that draw native SVG, made of separate shapes you can edit in Figma or Illustrator. The other image models generate raster images, and IconScout converts icon and illustration results to SVG for download.

Can I edit an existing IconScout asset with AI?

Yes, with Google's Nano Banana models , the only models on IconScout that edit existing assets. Open an IconScout icon, illustration, or 3D asset, choose Edit with AI, pick a Nano Banana model, such as Nano Banana 2 or Nano Banana Pro , in Reimagine , and describe the change.

Which AI models accept a reference image?

Across icons, illustrations, 3D illustrations, and images, 9 models take one reference image per generation to guide a subject or style. They are FLUX.2 Pro, FLUX.2 Klein, GPT 2, GPT 2.5 Pro, Nano Banana 2, Nano Banana Pro, Seedream 5, Qwen, and Grok. The other 7 are prompt-only.

Which AI models handle text in posters and infographics?

For posters and infographics, pick from FLUX.2 Pro , Recraft V4 , Nano Banana 2 , Nano Banana Pro , Seedream 5 , Qwen , and Grok . For short text such as labels, GPT 2 , GPT 2.5 Pro , Recraft V4 Pro , Recraft Vector , Recraft Vector Pro , and Krea 2 Turbo also work. Alibaba says Qwen-Image 3.0 renders text in 12 languages.

Is IconScout AI free to use?

Yes, IconScout AI is free to start: free accounts get a set number of generations, and paid plans unlock higher limits. That covers all 16 models in its Illustration, 3D Illustration, Icon, and Image generators.

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Q: What AI models can I use to generate icons, illustrations, and images on IconScout?

IconScout's Illustration , 3D Illustration , Icon , and Image generators offer 16 AI models, including FLUX.2 Pro, FLUX.2 Max, FLUX.2 Klein, GPT 2, and GPT 2.5 Pro. The others are Recraft 20b, Recraft V4, Recraft V4 Pro, Recraft Vector, Recraft Vector Pro, Nano Banana 2, Nano Banana Pro, Krea 2 Turbo, Seedream 5, Qwen, and Grok.

Q: Can I use AI-generated assets commercially?

Yes. Icons, illustrations, 3D illustrations, and images generated in IconScout's Illustration, 3D Illustration, Icon, and Image generators come with commercial usage rights under IconScout's terms.

IconScout's Illustration, 3D Illustration, Icon, and Image generators offer 16 AI models, from FLUX.2 and GPT to Recraft and Nano Banana, free to start.

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16 models

FLUX.2 Pro

Black Forest Labs' production-grade FLUX.2, for icons, illustrations, 3D illustrations, and images.
- Icon styles
- Posters with text
FLUX.2 Pro
FLUX.2 Max

Black Forest Labs' highest-quality FLUX.2 model, for detailed illustrations from a text prompt.
- Brand artwork
- Complex scenes
FLUX.2 Max
FLUX.2 Klein

Black Forest Labs' fastest FLUX.2 model family, for quick rounds of icon ideas.
- Large icon sets
- Reference image
FLUX.2 Klein
GPT 2

Runs OpenAI's speed-optimized GPT Image 2.5 Flare, for icons, illustrations, and 3D illustrations.
- 3D illustrations
- App illustrations
GPT 2
GPT 2.5 Pro

Runs OpenAI's quality-optimized GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst, for detailed illustrations and icons.
- Mascots
- Fine detail
GPT 2.5 Pro
Recraft 20b

Recraft V2, for styled icon sets with presets such as Outline, Glyph, Colored line, and Flat.
- Minimal icon sets
- Flat UI icons
Recraft 20b
Recraft V4

Recraft's design-led model, tuned with designers, for art-directed illustrations and images.
- Signage
- 3D and gradients
Recraft V4
Recraft V4 Pro

The Pro tier of Recraft V4, which Recraft says generates at 2K, for finely detailed illustrations.
- Character art
- Text in illustrations
Recraft V4 Pro
Recraft Vector

Draws native SVG made of separate, editable shapes, for icons, logos, and illustrations.
- Native SVG
- Logos and wordmarks
Recraft Vector
Recraft Vector Pro

Recraft's Pro vector tier for native SVG icons and illustrations, with finer detail, Recraft says.
- Native SVG
- Brand artwork
Recraft Vector Pro
Nano Banana 2

Google's Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, for fast rounds of icons, illustrations, 3D illustrations, and images.
- Asset edits
- Text in images
Nano Banana 2
Nano Banana Pro

Gemini 3 Pro Image, Google's premium image model, for detailed 3D illustrations and labeled visuals.
- Asset edits
- Infographics
Nano Banana Pro
Krea 2 Turbo

Krea's fastest Krea 2 model, for expressive illustrations and graphic icon concepts.
- Style exploration
- Quick concepts
Krea 2 Turbo
Seedream 5

ByteDance's Seedream 5.0 Lite, which it says reasons before drawing, for infographics and style-matched sets.
- Style transfer
- Multi-subject scenes
Seedream 5
Qwen

Qwen-Image 3.0, built for lifelike images, with text in 12 languages, Alibaba says.
- Posters with text
- Product images
Qwen
Grok

SpaceXAI's Grok Imagine Image 2.0, built to follow detailed prompts, for labeled icons and posters.
- Typography
- Marketing visuals
Grok

AI models at a glance

Of the 16 models, 14 run in the Illustration Generator, 13 in the Icon Generator, 7 in the 3D Illustration Generator, and 7 in the Image Generator; 9 take a reference image, 2 draw native SVG, and 2 edit assets.

Model	Made by	Generators				Capabilities
Model	Made by	Illustration	3D Illustration	Icon	Image	Reference image	Native SVG	Asset edits
FLUX.2 Pro	Black Forest Labs	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
FLUX.2 Max	Black Forest Labs	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No
FLUX.2 Klein	Black Forest Labs	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	No
GPT 2	OpenAI	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No
GPT 2.5 Pro	OpenAI	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	No
Recraft 20b	Recraft	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Recraft V4	Recraft	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No
Recraft V4 Pro	Recraft	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No
Recraft Vector	Recraft	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No
Recraft Vector Pro	Recraft	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No
Nano Banana 2	Google	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Nano Banana Pro	Google	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Krea 2 Turbo	Krea	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Seedream 5	ByteDance	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Qwen	Alibaba	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Grok	SpaceXAI	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No

Frequently Asked Questions

IconScout's Illustration, 3D Illustration, Icon, and Image generators offer 16 AI models, including FLUX.2 Pro, FLUX.2 Max, FLUX.2 Klein, GPT 2, and GPT 2.5 Pro. The others are Recraft 20b, Recraft V4, Recraft V4 Pro, Recraft Vector, Recraft Vector Pro, Nano Banana 2, Nano Banana Pro, Krea 2 Turbo, Seedream 5, Qwen, and Grok.

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