Exploring Image Generation: Midjourney v7 Draft vs. ChatGPT vs. Grok

People are talking a lot about AI text tools creating images. Midjourney launched an alpha version of v7. How does it compare to image tools in ChatGPT and Grok? This post looks at a simple test using the same prompts across all three.

Testing Grok for Image Creation

First, we looked at Grok. It created images fairly quickly. However, there was one main limit: you cannot change the size or aspect ratio of the images it makes.

The Grok Test Results

The test used a few different prompts for a teddy bear:

[LI]The same teddy bear as a watercolor painting.[/LI>

[LI]The teddy bear riding a bicycle through a park.[/LI]

[LI]A child hugging the teddy bear.[/LI>

[LI]The teddy bear floating in space with an astronaut helmet.[/LI]

[LI]The teddy bear as a robot in a sci-fi lab.[/LI]

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Grok made images for these prompts. They were okay and fast. You can also edit an image Grok made, like changing the child's gender in the hugging prompt. But again, changing the size isn't an option provided by Grok.

Testing ChatGPT for Image Creation

Next up was ChatGPT 4.0. You can create images right in the chat interface.

The ChatGPT Test Results

Using the same teddy bear prompts, ChatGPT started creating images. It was noticeably slower than Grok for the first image.

It generated images for all the prompts. They looked decent. The test then tried to change the aspect ratio. First asking for 3x1, then 16x9, then specific pixel dimensions (2400x800 and 895x16). ChatGPT struggled with this. It would often just stretch the existing image instead of creating a new one at the requested size. This means changing image dimensions is not easy or effective in ChatGPT.

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Testing Midjourney v7 Draft Mode

Finally, we looked at the alpha version of Midjourney v7, specifically the Draft mode. The updates for v7 mention personalization and a super-fast Draft mode that costs less.

Midjourney v7 Draft Mode Test

Using the same seven teddy bear prompts:

Midjourney v7 Draft mode was extremely fast. It created sets of four images for each prompt almost instantly after entering the text.

One cool feature is the voice mode. You can speak your prompt, and it converts it to text, which is very quick for generating ideas.

The test also tried changing the aspect ratio in Draft mode, asking for 3:1 and 2:3. Midjourney v7 Draft mode handled this quickly and correctly, generating new images in the requested sizes.

[P]A note on text: The test tried making the teddy bear hold a sign saying "Help me, mother." Like many AI image tools, adding readable text is still a problem in Midjourney.[/P>

Even though it's in alpha, the speed of Draft mode is very impressive. The quality of the images produced in Draft mode looks good for many uses.

Speed and control over image output, like managing aspect ratios and generating variations, can really speed up creative work. For help streamlining your Midjourney projects, explore the Midjourney Automation Suite offered by TitanXT.

Comparing the Results

Based on this quick test:

[LI]ChatGPT: Slow image creation, struggles badly with changing aspect ratios.[/LI>

[LI]Midjourney v7 Draft: Extremely fast, good image quality in Draft mode, handles aspect ratio changes well, includes voice mode. Text is still difficult.[/LI]

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For quickly generating images for posts (like tweets), Grok might work. For serious image work with control over size and fast idea generation, Midjourney v7 Draft mode looks very promising, despite being alpha. ChatGPT seems less useful for image generation compared to the others, particularly due to its speed and issue with sizes.

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Conclusion

Midjourney v7 Draft mode shows incredible speed and good control over sizes, even in alpha. While ChatGPT and Grok offer some basic image creation, Midjourney remains a strong choice for more serious visual projects, especially with the speed improvements in the new Draft mode. Keep an eye on how these tools develop, especially as Midjourney v7 features become fully available.