Krea 3 – An image model built for editing at scale

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Krea 3 is an image editing model offering faster, cheaper edits at native 2K resolution.

Krea 3 claims 10x faster and 3x cheaper image editing than competitors like Nano Banana Pro and GPT Image 2.5, with native 2K output and sub-8-second edits. Key features include regional edits (redraw only selected areas), exact hex color matching, up to eight image references, character consistency across scenes, and voice-driven edits. The model targets production use for designers, enabling tasks like product swaps, color changes, and poster retitling without altering unselected areas. Pricing is $0.00 per image currently.

What commenters are saying

Diego from Krea announced the open beta, positioning Krea 3 as a frontier model at a fraction of the speed and cost of competitors. Commenters asked about future text-to-image support (currently experimental), open-weight release plans, and noted a broken trial email. One commenter questioned image quality artifacts, while another highlighted the need for precise background removal without changing subjects. Diego confirmed a technical report is forthcoming and that the team is considering fine-tuning via LoRAs and open weights.