Get Bigger Images in Midjourney V6: A Simple Trick and Other Tools

Want your Midjourney v6 images to be larger than the standard sizes? Midjourney's newest version usually caps upscaling at 2048x2048 pixels. But there's a simple method to get a 4x upscale, even if the quality isn't perfect. Plus, there are other tools that can give you even bigger and sharper results.

Using the Midjourney 4X Upscale Trick

Midjourney v6's default upscale button normally gives you a 1024x1024 image from the initial grid. The Subtle or Creative upscale options then take that to 2048x2048. To go larger with this trick, you'll need to use a variation method.

Steps for the Midjourney 4X Hack

• First, go to your Midjourney settings by typing `/settings`.

• Make sure `Remix mode` is turned on. The button should be green.

• Find the original upscale of your image (not the subtle or creative one).

• Click the `Vary (Region)` button below that original upscale.

• A new window will pop up with your image and prompt.

• Change the version at the end of the prompt to `--v 5.2`. If it's not there, type `--v 5.2` manually.

• Use the square selection tool. Draw a selection *outside* the image area, just on the border or background area. You want the image content itself to remain untouched.

• Click `Submit`.

Midjourney will generate a new grid using version 5.2, but based on your v6 image. Because you selected outside the image, the composition should be the same. When you upscale one of these new grid images, you'll see `Upscale 2x` and `Upscale 4x` options are now available. Choosing `Upscale 4x` gives you a much larger image.

Understanding the Quality

While this trick gives you more pixels, the resulting 4x image from this Midjourney v5.2 upscale isn't as sharp as the v6 Subtle or Creative upscales. It can appear a bit softer. It might work for some uses where you just need larger dimensions and perfect sharpness isn't critical.

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Exploring Other Upscaling Tools

If the Midjourney hack quality isn't quite what you need, or you require even larger images with better detail, standalone tools are powerful options.

Leonardo AI Universal Upscaler

Leonardo AI is a platform with image generation tools, including a universal upscaler. You can upload an image and upscale it. It's usually a paid feature on their plans (around $10 a month is an option).

A key point: The 4x image from the Midjourney hack might be too large for Leonardo AI's uploader. A better approach is often to upload the Midjourney v6 Subtle Upscale (the 2048x2048 version).

Leonardo's upscaler uses Stable Diffusion technology. This means it doesn't just stretch pixels; it can actually create and sharpen detail as it enlarges the image. You can adjust settings like the multiplier (up to 2x for 4096x4096 or more depending on plan) and creativity strength (lower numbers like 3 are good for keeping the image similar while adding detail). Compared to the Midjourney 4x hack, Leonardo AI often produces a sharper image with better detail, though maybe not the absolute largest dimensions.

Topaz Gigapixel

Topaz Gigapixel is a dedicated software program known for high-quality image upscaling. It costs more upfront as it's a purchase, but it's a strong tool. Gigapixel is excellent at producing very large images while maintaining or improving detail and sharpness using AI models.

Again, uploading the Midjourney v6 Subtle Upscale (2048x2048) is a good starting point. Gigapixel can often upscale these images several times (e.g., 6x), resulting in massive files, potentially 12000x12000 pixels or bigger. It offers different AI models (Standard, Art & CG, High Fidelity) which handle detail and smoothing differently. The Standard models often give good results.

Compared to Leonardo AI, Topaz Gigapixel might produce a slightly smoother result (less detail *generated*), but it is currently one of the top tools for achieving extremely large image sizes needed for big prints or high-resolution viewing. For printing, what matters most are the total pixels and the desired print size, not the DPI number shown on your computer file.

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Which Upscaling Method is Right for You?

Here's a quick comparison:

• Midjourney 4X Hack: Free (uses your MJ subscription), simple trick. Gives more size but the image is softer than other methods.

• Leonardo AI: Paid plan. Good for adding sharpness and generated detail. Not ideal for images already at massive sizes. Easier web-based workflow.

• Topaz Gigapixel: Paid software. Great for getting resolutions suitable for very large prints. Produces high quality with less *added* detail compared to Leonardo, often keeping details smoother. Software installed on your computer.

Your choice depends on your needs: Do you just need a bit more size for free? Go with the hack. Do you need better detail and reasonable size? Leonardo AI is a good option. Do you need the absolute largest possible images for printing? Topaz Gigapixel is likely the tool.

In Summary

Getting larger images from your Midjourney v6 creations is possible beyond the standard 2x upscale limit. You can use a clever trick within Midjourney itself to access a 4x option, although the quality is softer. For better sharpness, generated detail, or significantly larger resolutions suitable for printing, tools like Leonardo AI and Topaz Gigapixel offer powerful alternatives.

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