Design Unexpected Art Directly in the Midjourney Editor

Did you know you can change your Midjourney art without starting over? Midjourney's editor feature lets you tweak, reimagine, and even completely change your images based on the original render. Version 7 adds some neat tools to make this process fun and creative. Let's look at how you can use the editor to find surprising new looks for your art.

Remove Backgrounds with the Smart Select Tool

One quick trick in the editor is using the smart select tool. If you have an image with clear edges around a subject, like a skull graphic, you can easily select it. Once selected, just hit "erase background."

• Go to the editor for your image.

• Use the smart select tool to click on the subject.

• Choose "erase background."

This removes the background, giving you a clean image you can download and use in other design projects. It works best with subjects that have well-defined outlines.

Change the Look with Retexture

The editor isn't just for small fixes; you can totally change the style of your image. Use the retexture option by deleting the original prompt and adding new descriptions.

• Open your image in the editor.

• Delete the old prompt text.

• Add a new prompt descriping the look you want, like "isolated denim fabric background" or "beach scene".

• Hit "go" or "submit".

Midjourney will create new variations based on your original image but with the new style you described. It keeps the essence of the original but applies a totally different texture or setting. This is great for creating unique art for things like t-shirts or social media posts.

Want to make this process even easier and explore countless variations faster? The TitanXT Midjourney Automation Suite can help you manage and automate your Midjourney creations, speeding up your workflow significantly.

Edit and Refine Parts of the Image

After retexturing, you might get results you like but with small parts that don't fit. The paint tool can fix this.

• In the editor, select the paint brush tool.

• Paint over the area you want to change or remove (like a weird signature or object).

• Hit "submit edit."

Midjourney will try to fill in or replace that area based on the rest of the image. Sometimes it takes a couple of tries, but it lets you refine and clean up your generated art.

Change Aspect Ratio in the Editor

If you have an image you like but want to change its shape, you can do that right in the editor too. This is useful if you generated something in a square format but need a wide version.

• Load your chosen image into the editor.

• Select the desired aspect ratio (e.g., 16:9).

• Adjust the frame if needed to choose which part of the image to keep visible.

• Hit "submit edit."

Midjourney will expand the image to fill the new aspect ratio, often adding new elements or extending the existing ones. This can lead to surprising and interesting results, adding details you didn't prompt for directly.

Embrace the Unexpected

Working in the Midjourney editor is like playing design games. Putting in unusual combinations, like a graphic skull in a beach scene, can give you results you might not expect. This is where much of the creative magic happens in Midjourney – letting the AI surprise you.

Instead of just prompting, using the editor lets you guide the AI based on an image you already have. It's a different way to design, offering plenty of unexpected turns and unique artwork.

Ready to explore all the creative possibilities Midjourney offers and automate your process for maximum output? Check out the TitanXT Midjourney Automation Suite. It can help you generate and manage variations more efficiently.

Final Thoughts

The Midjourney editor adds powerful tools for artists and creators. From simple background removal to full retexturing and aspect ratio changes, you can take an initial idea and push it in many new directions. Don't be afraid to experiment and see what unexpected art you can create!

For a faster way to generate, edit, and manage your Midjourney images, consider the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT. It streamlines the entire creative process.