Krea 3 on Civitai: edit any image with a sentence

Krea 3 is live in the Civitai generator. It is the newest image model from Krea, the team behind Krea 2, built for fast, reference-driven editing. You start with your own images, describe the change, keep what matters, and try the next idea. Try Krea 3 in the generator.

TL;DR

• Krea 3 edits images with a sentence in the Civitai generator. Launch week costs 30 Buzz at 1K and 60 Buzz at 2K (33% off) through October 22, 2026, then 45 and 90 Buzz Civitai.
• Add up to 6 reference images, pick Instant or Medium mode, and get 1K or 2K output.
• Use it for product placement, room redo, or character sequences with consistent characters out of the box.

What Krea 3 does

Krea 3 is an image editing model. Unlike Krea 2, which creates images from text, Krea 3 takes existing images as its starting point. You upload an image, write what you want changed in plain language, and Krea 3 applies the change while keeping the rest intact.

Key capabilities from Civitai:

• Edit with a sentence. Upload an image, describe the change (for example, "make the mug red, keep everything else the same"), and Krea 3 makes it.
• Up to 6 reference images. Combine characters, products, and scenes from several images in one edit.
• Consistent characters. Krea 3 keeps the same character across edits, right out of the box.
• Two thinking modes. Instant is fast. Medium takes longer to think it through. Civitai suggests trying both because the difference can be big.
• 1K or 2K output. Krea 3 picks the aspect ratio for you based on your images.
• Launch week pricing. 30 Buzz at 1K, 60 Buzz at 2K (33% off) through October 22, 2026. After that, 45 Buzz at 1K and 90 Buzz at 2K.

All facts above come from the official Civitai announcement Civitai.

How to use Krea 3 in the Civitai generator

Follow these steps in the Civitai generator Civitai generator:

1. Open the generator with the link above.
2. Add up to 6 reference images. Around 1 megapixel works well for most edits. Use a larger image when small details, such as text, need to survive the edit.
3. Write what you want changed.
4. Pick Instant or Medium and generate.

Use cases

Product in new scenes

Start with a product photo and move it into new scenes, lighting, or compositions while keeping the product itself intact. This is useful for sellers who need the same item shown in different settings without reshooting.

Redo a room

Swap a fabric, surface, or color in the same room and viewpoint, then try the next material. Because the room structure stays fixed, you can compare materials side by side.

Character sequence

Combine character, wardrobe, and environment references into a series of stills. Consistent characters work out of the box, so the same person appears across frames without extra setup.

Krea 2 versus Krea 3

Krea 2 is Krea's text-to-image family, hosted through FAL, with medium and large tiers under a single engine: "fal", model: "krea2" entry Civitai developer docs. Krea 3 is the editing successor available in the Civitai generator Civitai.

Cost per image

Launch week (through October 22, 2026):

• 1K output: 30 Buzz per image
• 2K output: 60 Buzz per image

After October 22, 2026:

• 1K output: 45 Buzz per image
• 2K output: 90 Buzz per image

The launch week discount is 33% off Civitai. Buzz is Civitai's credit currency for generator runs.

Common errors and fixes

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Krea 3? Krea 3 is the newest image model from Krea, the team behind Krea 2. It is live in the Civitai generator and built for fast, reference-driven editing of existing images Civitai.

How does Krea 3 edit an image? You upload an image, describe the change in a sentence, and Krea 3 applies it while keeping the rest of the image intact Civitai.

How many reference images can I use? You can add up to 6 reference images in one edit. Around 1 megapixel works well for most edits Civitai.

What are Instant and Medium modes? Instant is the fast mode. Medium takes longer to think through the edit. Civitai suggests trying both because the difference can be significant Civitai.

What output sizes does Krea 3 support? Krea 3 produces 1K or 2K output. It picks the aspect ratio for you based on your images Civitai.

How much does Krea 3 cost per image? Launch week through October 22, 2026: 30 Buzz at 1K, 60 Buzz at 2K. After that: 45 Buzz at 1K, 90 Buzz at 2K Civitai.

Does Krea 3 keep characters consistent? Yes. Krea 3 is strong at keeping the same character across edits, right out of the box Civitai.

Where can I try Krea 3? Try Krea 3 in the Civitai generator Civitai generator.

Is Krea 3 better than Midjourney? They do different jobs. Midjourney generates images from a text prompt and is a style engine. Krea 3 edits an image you already have: you upload it, describe the change in a sentence, and it applies the change while keeping the rest intact. For editing existing assets with references, Krea 3 is the tool; for generating from a prompt, Midjourney and Krea 2 remain the options to compare.

Is Krea 3 free? On Civitai, every image costs Buzz: 30 at 1K and 60 at 2K during launch week (through October 22, 2026), then 45 at 1K and 90 at 2K. The cost is per image, so it depends on your Buzz balance; the launch material does not document a free tier.

Can I run Krea 3 locally? No local option is documented in the launch material. Krea 3 is a cloud model available in the Civitai generator; it runs on Krea's infrastructure, not on your GPU.

Sources

• Civitai, Krea 3 is now on Civitai: Official announcement covering features, pricing, launch dates, and how to use Krea 3.
• Civitai generator, Krea 3: Direct link to the generator page where Krea 3 is available.

Learn more about Krea 2 text-to-image Civitai generator tips and best practices Understanding Civitai Buzz pricing

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