Recraft Background Removal Prompts & Examples

Recraft Background Removal strips the background from an image, returning a PNG with transparent alpha. Pair with any source image. Wired with fal.ai BiRefNet v2 as automatic fallback so a Recraft outage doesn't drop the request.

This page collects prompts that consistently produce strong output from Recraft Background Removal when called via the AetherWave MCP server. Each example is structured to highlight what makes the prompt work, so you can adapt the pattern to your own scenes.

Tested prompt examples

These are real prompts that work well. The italics under each example is the actual text to pass via Claude Code.

Prompt structure that works

For Recraft Background Removal, the prompts that perform best follow a predictable structure:

• Subject first: lead with the main thing in the frame ("vintage Roland synthesizer", "musician in a rain-soaked alley")
• Style and lighting next: how it should look ("photorealistic", "35mm film grain", "soft purple bokeh", "golden hour")
• Composition and aspect: framing cues ("close-up", "wide shot", "16:9", "magazine-quality")
• Mood and atmosphere last: the emotional pull ("moody", "cinematic", "dreamlike")

How to use these prompts

Once you have the AetherWave MCP installed in Claude Code, just paste any of the prompts above. The agent will call aetherwave_remove_background with model: "recraft-remove-bg" and return the asset URL.

Install in one command:

Free API key at your Profile page (Developer tab). Outputs auto-save to your Cloudflare R2 gallery.

When to pick Recraft Background Removal

Recraft Background Removal is the right model when your prompt matches its strengths: image background removal.

For other intents, the AetherWave MCP rubric in aetherwave_remove_background's description routes the agent to the right model automatically. Run aetherwave_list_image_models from Claude Code to see the full live catalog.

Comparison

Recraft is the only image-bg-removal model on AetherWave. The fal.ai BiRefNet v2 fallback fires automatically on Recraft outages, so the tool surface stays reliable. No alternative to pick between.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of prompts work best with Recraft Background Removal?

Prompts matching its core strength: image background removal. Specific subject, clear style cues, aspect ratio in the prompt all improve output quality.

How long should a Recraft Background Removal prompt be?

30 to 80 words is the sweet spot. Lead with the subject, follow with style and composition, finish with technical specs.

Can I use these prompts directly via Claude Code?

Yes. After installing the AetherWave MCP server, paste any prompt into Claude Code. The agent will call aetherwave_remove_background with model: "recraft-remove-bg" and return the finished asset.