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Krea 3 AI Image Editor
Multi-Reference 2K Precision Edits in Under 8 Seconds

Combine up to 4 reference images, lock untouched pixels, and export native 2K commercial visuals in under 8 seconds without a monthly subscription.

⚡ Try Krea 3 Free (1 Free Edit)View Credit Packs ($9.90)

Don't have photos handy? Test Krea 3 with a 1-click recipe:

✓ ⚡ Sub-8s Native 2K✓ 🔒 100% Pixel Lock✓ 🖼️ Up to 4 References✓ 💳 No Monthly Subscription
1

Image 1 · Base Photo *

The main photo you want to edit

2

Image 2 · Product / Garment

Object or clothing to put in

3

Image 3 · Face / Character

Identity to keep consistent

4

Image 4 · Style / Lighting

Light or background to match

Only Slot 1 is required. Empty slots are skipped, and each reference costs one credit.

0/4000
Lock these (kept exactly as photographed)
See the exact prompt we send⌄

Keep all text, logos and labels in the first image exactly as they are.

Size
More settingsFast thinking · 1 image⌄
Estimated cost1 free image a week

Add a base image to Slot 1 to start.

  • · Krea reports most edits finish in under 8 seconds.
  • · Failed, timed-out and moderation-blocked runs never cost credits.

Output

My creations →

Your edit appears here

Drop a base photo in Slot 1, add a reference or two, say what to change and press Generate. Or load a recipe above to see a real result first.

Locked parts are kept as photographed.

CORE ARCHITECTURE · SURGICAL EDITOR

What is Krea 3?
The Paradigm Shift from Blind Generation to Deterministic AI Editing

Krea 3 (API model ID: krea/k3-edit) is a production-grade, multi-reference AI image editing model. Unlike traditional text-to-image generators built for random ideation, Krea 3 is engineered specifically for deterministic post-production—allowing creators to combine up to 4 reference images and execute localized 2K edits in under 8 seconds while locking untouched pixels completely intact.For years, commercial designers faced a frustrating wall with AI image tools: ask an AI to change a model's shirt or relight a product, and it secretly redraws the entire image—warping brand typography, shifting facial identity, and introducing plastic artifacts. Krea 3 solves this "collateral damage" problem natively.

Sub-8s multi-reference character consistency and pixel locking in native 2K
  • <8sReported 2K render speed
  • 100%Preserved pixel fidelity on locked regions
  • Up to 4Simultaneous indexed references
  • $0.03Starting cost per 1K edit via credits
01 / 04

VERIFIED PIXEL RETENTION

Zero Collateral Blur: Prove Pixel Locking with Your Own Eyes

01 / 00
0% Drift

On untouched packaging text & faces

4 Slots

Role-based reference composition

200% Zoom

Built-in dual loupe inspector

1 Free Edit

Test with your own photos, no card

COMMERCIAL WORKFLOWS

Who is Krea 3 Built For? Workflows That Actually Ship

3-STEP WORKFLOW

How to Use Krea 3 Online in 3 Simple Steps

Load Base Canvas and Reference Slots (1 to 4 Images)
Step 1

Load Base Canvas and Reference Slots (1 to 4 Images)

Select Pixel Locks and Write an Indexed Prompt
Step 2

Select Pixel Locks and Write an Indexed Prompt

Render in Under 8 Seconds, Inspect at 200% Zoom & Export 2K
Step 3

Render in Under 8 Seconds, Inspect at 200% Zoom & Export 2K

2026 MODEL BENCHMARK

Krea 3 vs. Nano Banana Pro vs. GPT Image vs. Flux Kontext

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Feature

HONEST BOUNDARIES

When NOT to Use Krea 3 (And How Our 2-Stage Pipeline Fixes It)

Most review sites blindly praise new tools. Here is the ground truth from 1,000+ tests: Krea 3 is engineered for surgical multi-reference editing, not from-scratch ideation. Typing a pure text prompt from an empty canvas often produces flat lighting compared to Flux.Our Solution: Inside TryKrea3, use Step 1 (Krea 2) to generate a cinematic base image from text, then click 'Send to Slot 1' to perform sub-8s 2K outfit swaps and pixel-locked refinements.

STATUS TRACKER · UPDATED OCTOBER 2026

Krea 3 vs. Krea 2 Feature Availability & Open-Weights Tracker

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Feature

ROI & BILLING CALCULATOR

Interactive Krea 3 Cost & Time Savings Calculator

105,000
Output size

Your plan

$35.00

$420 a year

TryKrea3 credits

$24.90

240 credits · 1 × 300-credit

Direct API, list

$6.00

Your own key and integration

At 60 edits a month (4 credits each) credits cost $10.10 less per month — $121 a year — than a $35 plan, and nothing renews.

PERMANENT CREDIT PACKS

Simple, Pay-As-You-Go Pricing. No Monthly Subscriptions.

PERMANENT CREDIT PACKS

Simple, Pay-As-You-Go Pricing. No Monthly Subscriptions.

  • Small Pack

    $9.90one-time

    100 credits

    50 images at 1K (33 at 2K)

    Never expires

  • Large Pack

    $24.90one-time

    300 credits

    150 images at 1K (100 at 2K)

    Never expires

KNOWLEDGE HUB

Master Krea 3: In-Depth Guides, Benchmarks & ComfyUI Workflows

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions About Krea 3 AI Image Editor

Everything you need to know about models, billing, references, and pixel locking.

Why does Krea 3 require a base image instead of pure text?

Krea 3 (krea/k3-edit) is engineered specifically as a multi-reference image-to-image editor rather than a random text generator. It thrives when anchored by at least one base photo (Slot 1). If you need to generate a base image from scratch first, simply use our built-in 'Step 1: Generate a base' tab powered by Krea 2, then click 'Send to Slot 1' to edit with Krea 3.

Can I use Krea 3 without paying Krea's $35/month Pro subscription?

Yes. On TryKrea3, you are never locked into a recurring monthly subscription. You receive a free trial edit immediately upon registration, and can top up permanent credit packs ($9.90 for 100 credits) whenever you need commercial 2K edits. Your credits never expire.

Can I download Krea 3 locally to run on my own GPU (RTX 4090)?

Currently, Krea 3 is accessible via cloud inference (the krea/k3-edit API and ComfyUI Partner Nodes) to guarantee sub-8s 2K rendering speed. The Krea engineering team confirmed plans for open weights in the future. Until local weights drop, you can run Krea 3 here with zero GPU VRAM required.

How do I stop Krea 3 from distorting my product logo or face?

First, upload your product or portrait as Slot 1. Second, select the built-in lock checkboxes ('Lock Typography/Logos' or 'Lock Face/Identity'). Our prompt builder will automatically append strict pixel-retention instructions to ensure unedited areas remain mathematically untouched.

How many reference images can Krea 3 combine at once?

The underlying krea/k3-edit API accepts between 1 and 4 simultaneous indexed reference images per generation pass. Our 4-Role Slot Canvas maps these into Base Canvas, Target Garment/Object, Character Identity, and Lighting/Style.
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