Exploring Midjourney Version 6: What's New and How to Use It

Midjourney keeps getting better. The latest version, Midjourney V6, is now available. This new update brings exciting changes to how you create AI art. This post will show you how to start using V6 and highlight some key differences from earlier versions like V5.2.

How to Switch to Midjourney V6

Changing your Midjourney settings is simple. Go into your Discord server where you use Midjourney.

• Type `/settings`

• Hit Enter twice.

• A menu will pop up showing your current version.

• Click the dropdown arrow.

• Select "Midjourney model 6".

Once you select V6, any new prompts you generate will automatically use this version without needing to type `--v 6` at the end.

Key Updates in Midjourney V6

Version 6 includes some notable improvements and changes.

Text Generation

One of the most-asked-for features is here! Midjourney V6 can now generate text within images. This was not possible in older versions without workarounds. While V6 is good at this, it's important to check the spelling carefully, as it can sometimes make mistakes.

Interestingly, text generation has also been added to version 5.2. So, you don't have to switch to V6 just for text. However, getting prompt text right often works best when you use a lower "style" setting (more on style below).

Image Quality and Style

Images generated in V6 can look different from those in V5.2. The style seems to have changed, producing different looks and feels based on the prompt. For example, generating images of people might show different characteristics or hairstyles compared to older versions.

Version 6 introduces the concept of "style raw" and how the general "style" setting impacts results. A lower style value (<100) means Midjourney will try harder to stick to your prompt exactly. A higher style value means Midjourney takes more creative freedom, potentially moving away from your specific instructions but creating more artistic images.

To get the best results, especially for text generation, try keeping the style setting low, maybe around 50.

Upscaling and Variations

The options you see after generating your initial grid of four images have changed in V6.

• In V5.2, you see options like Upscale 2x, Upscale 4x, Vary (Subtle), Vary (Strong), Vary (Region), Zoom, and Pan.

• In V6, when you upscale an image, you get buttons like Upscale (Subtle), Upscale (Creative), and Vary (Subtle), Vary (Strong).

The "Vary (Region)" option is currently not available in V6. You also do not have the pan or zoom options directly visible after the initial upscale.

Upscaling in V6 currently appears slower than in V5.2. When you upscale a V6 image, you get just one larger image, not four.

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Comparing V6 and V5.2 Results

Testing prompts in both versions shows how they differ. For example, asking for specific text on a shirt often works better and more predictably in V6, although you still need to check the spelling. V6 also seems to handle specific details, like hairstyles, more accurately based on prompts.

Using the `--style raw` parameter in V6 can influence the image look. Removing it can make the results different, sometimes improving text generation.

While V6 offers new features like text and potentially different image aesthetics, V5.2 still has useful functions like Vary (Region), pan, and zoom that are not yet in V6. If these features are essential for your workflow, you might still want to use V5.2 by specifying `--v 5.2` in your prompt, even if your default setting is V6.

Overall Thoughts on Midjourney V6

Midjourney V6 is a significant update. Getting text generation is a big win, and the image output has a fresh look. There's still room for improvement, especially in speed and bringing back some V5.2 features like Vary (Region) and direct pan/zoom.

It's worth trying V6 to see how it handles your prompts and creates images. Play around with the style settings to see how they impact the results.

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Conclusion

Midjourney V6 offers exciting new capabilities, particularly text generation and updated image aesthetics. While some V5.2 features are missing, V6 looks promising. Experiment with the new version by changing your settings or specifying it in your prompts. See how the lower style settings can help you get closer to the image you imagine.

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