Midjourney is an AI-powered tool that generates stunning images from text prompts.
1. Getting Started
Join the Midjourney Server
- Visit: https://www.midjourney.com
- Join the Midjourney Discord server.
- Use /imagine in the #newbies channel to start generating images.
2. Basic Command – /imagine
/imagine prompt: [Your Description]
/imagine prompt: futuristic city skyline at sunset, highly detailed
3. Key Prompt Elements
| Element |
Example |
Description |
| Subject |
“A red dragon” |
Main focus of the image. |
| Style |
“In the style of Van Gogh” |
Artistic style reference. |
| Lighting |
“Cinematic lighting” |
Mood and tone through lighting. |
| Detail Level |
“Highly detailed, 8k” |
Image resolution and detail. |
| Mood/Theme |
“Eerie and dark” |
Emotional tone of the image. |
| Environment |
“Cyberpunk street” |
Background or setting. |
4. Parameters (Modifiers)
| Parameter |
Description |
Example |
| –v <1-5> |
Version (higher for quality) |
–v 5 |
| –ar <aspect ratio> |
Aspect Ratio (width:height) |
–ar 16:9 |
| –q <0.25-2> |
Quality (higher = more detail) |
–q 2 |
| –stylize <0-1000> |
Stylization (0 = simple, 1000 = artistic) |
–stylize 750 |
| –chaos <0-100> |
Randomness (higher = more variety) |
–chaos 80 |
| –no [object] |
Exclude objects |
–no trees |
5. Advanced Prompting
Combining Concepts
/imagine prompt: medieval castle + futuristic tech --ar 16:9 --v 5
- Mix two or more concepts to create unique results.
Reference Images
/imagine prompt: [URL] + description
- Use image URLs to guide generation.
6. Image Upscaling and Variations
- U1, U2, U3, U4 – Upscale selected image (higher resolution).
- V1, V2, V3, V4 – Generate slight variations of the image.
- 🔄 (Re-roll) – Generate a new batch of images with the same prompt.
7. Aspect Ratios
| Aspect Ratio |
Use Case |
| –ar 1:1 |
Square (Instagram, profiles) |
| –ar 16:9 |
Landscape (wallpapers, banners) |
| –ar 9:16 |
Portrait (posters, stories) |
| –ar 3:2 |
Classic photography ratio |
8. Prompt Ideas
| Category |
Example Prompts |
| Nature |
“Mystical forest, glowing mushrooms” |
| Sci-Fi |
“Alien landscape, futuristic city, neon lights” |
| Fantasy |
“Knight battling a dragon, cinematic lighting” |
| Architecture |
“Cyberpunk skyscraper, 8k, at night” |
| Animals |
“Golden retriever in a flower field, photorealistic” |
| Portraits |
“Ethereal woman, intricate jewelry, soft lighting” |
9. Common Midjourney Commands
| Command |
Description |
| /imagine |
Generate an image from a text prompt. |
| /blend |
Combine two images. |
| /describe |
Generate text from an uploaded image. |
| /info |
Display current settings and usage. |
| /prefer option set |
Set preferred default parameters. |
10. Tips for Better Results
- Be Specific – Use detailed and descriptive prompts.
- Experiment with Parameters – Adjust –stylize, –q, and –chaos to find the right balance.
- Iterate – Generate multiple versions and refine the prompt based on outputs.
- Use Real-World References – Mention famous artists, movies, or environments.
- Upscale and Enhance – Use upscaling options for higher-resolution outputs.
Pro Tips
- Blend Concepts: Combine unrelated ideas for unique creations.
- Use the Community: Browse Discord channels for inspiration and learning.
- Track Favorites: Save your favorite prompts and images for future reference.
- Iterate Quickly: Use variations (V1-V4) to refine images efficiently.