Add Random Style Codes to Your Midjourney Art

Want to give your Midjourney creations a unique look every time? The Style Reference parameter, or `--sref`, can help. There's a cool way to use it that applies a random style code to your image. This can lead to some surprising and distinct results for your digital art.

Discovering Random Styles with --sref

The `--sref` parameter is a powerful tool in Midjourney. It lets you use a picture or a code to base the visual style of your new image on. Typically, you use it with an image URL (--sref URL) or a specific code (--sref 123456789).

But here's a neat trick: you can ask Midjourney to pick a style for you at random. Adding `--sref random` to your prompt tells Midjourney to generate a unique, random style code just for that one image. This gives you a different style every single time you use it.

How Random Styles Work

When you include `--sref random` in your prompt, Midjourney does the following:

• It creates an image based on your prompt text.

• It generates a random, unique style code.

• It applies the visual style connected to that random code to your image.

Each code is different. This means the look and feel of your image can change quite a bit from one generation to the next, even with the exact same prompt text.

Finding a Style You Like

Sometimes, the random style might not be what you expected, and that's okay. It's part of the experiment! But sometimes, you'll get a result you absolutely love. Midjourney will show you the specific style code it used in the results (often called the Job ID or listed when you react with an envelope emoji).

If you find a style you want to keep using, note down that specific code. Then, you can use your original prompt again, but instead of `--sref random`, you use `--sref [the specific code]`. This lets you recreate that exact look on future images.

Which Versions Support It?

Using `--sref random` works great with Midjourney V6 and Niji V6.

Why Use Random SREF?

Adding a random style parameter is a fun way to:

• Generate truly unique artwork instantly.

• Explore styles you wouldn't have thought of yourself.

• Make your digital art stand out if you sell it online.

• Break out of your usual style habits and experiment.

It adds an element of surprise and discovery to your creative process. It's helpful to start with a solid prompt that describes the main ideas you want in your image. Then, add `--sref random` to see how different styles can affect it.

Managing lots of different styles and prompts can get busy. Tools designed to help with Midjourney workflows can make this easier. Check out the Midjourney Automation Suite by TitanXT. It can help organize your workflow, making it smoother to experiment with styles and prompts.

Experiment and Create

Using `--sref random` is a simple but effective way to add variation and surprise to your Midjourney images. It encourages experimentation and helps you discover new visual aesthetics.

Sometimes, you might prefer using consistent prompt formulas and specific `--sref` codes to maintain a particular look. Other times, letting Midjourney pick a random style can lead to your next favorite creation. It's all about trying different approaches to see what works best for your art.

To handle growing collections of images and styles from your Midjourney experiments, consider using a tool like the TitanXT Midjourney Automation Suite. It helps streamline managing your creative output.

Final Thoughts

Playing with `--sref random` opens up exciting possibilities for your Midjourney art. It's a simple addition to your prompt that can lead to unexpected and beautiful results. Give it a try and see what unique styles Midjourney comes up with for you!

Ready to improve how you handle your Midjourney images and prompts? Learn more about the Midjourney Automation Suite by TitanXT.