Get More Control Over Your Midjourney Art: Essential Parameters to Use
- kylixie
- Apr 28, 2025
- 3 min read
Welcome back! Today, we're looking at a key way to get the images you want from Midjourney: parameters. If you're new to creating AI art, parameters might sound technical. But they are simple tools that give you more say in the final image.
Think of parameters as instructions you add to your prompt. They help you change things like the image shape, the style, or even how much variety you get in the results. Even if you use Midjourney through a web interface, knowing these parameters can really improve your creations. They guide the AI to give you more specific and better results.
Let's go through some common parameters you should understand. They will help you get the most from your AI art journey.
How Parameters Work
Parameters are added at the very end of your text prompt. They all follow a pattern: ` --parameter value`. For example, to change the size, you might add ` --ar 16:9` at the end of your prompt.
Here are some of the most useful parameters:
Aspect Ratio (`--ar` or `--aspect`)
This parameter changes the shape of your image. It's the relationship between the width and the height. Instead of changing your settings every time you want a different shape, you can just add `--ar` to your prompt.
Common examples:
`--ar 1:1`: A square image (often the default).
`--ar 16:9`: A wide, cinematic shape.
`--ar 3:2`: A standard photo shape.
`--ar 2:3`: A vertical, portrait shape.
Using `--ar` lets you easily create images in different formats without changing your main Midjourney settings.
Style (`--style`)
Midjourney has default artistic styles. The `--style` parameter lets you choose between them for some model versions.
Standard: The default look.
`--style raw`: An alternative style. Using raw mode can help make images look more like photos, create scene-style pictures, or generate creatures with a cuter look.
Adding `--style raw` to your prompt tells Midjourney to use that specific look instead of the standard one.
Stylize (`--stylize`)
The `--stylize` parameter controls how much of Midjourney's own artistic look is applied to your image. The default value is 100.
Values for `--stylize` go from 0 to 1000 (or higher depending on the model version):
Lower values (like `--stylize 0`): The image will stick very closely to your prompt but might look less artistic.
Higher values (like `--stylize 900`): Midjourney adds much more of its unique artistic influence to the image. Your image will look more 'Midjourney-like'.
Experimenting with `--stylize` helps you find the right balance between following your prompt exactly and letting Midjourney be more creative.
Weirdness (`--weird`)
Want your images to have unique and unexpected qualities? The `--weird` parameter is for you. It adds quirkiness to the generated images.
The `--weird` value goes from 0 up to 3000.
Lower `--weird` values add subtle touches, while higher values can result in quite strange and surprising images.
Chaos (`--chaos`)
When Midjourney generates four images based on your prompt, the `--chaos` parameter affects how different those four images are from each other. The default is often around 30.
Values for `--chaos` go from 0 up to 100:
`--chaos 0`: The four images will be very similar to each other in composition and style.
`--chaos 100`: The four images will be quite varied and distinct from one another.
Use `--chaos` to control the level of variation in the image grid Midjourney gives you. Lower chaos gives you consistent options; higher chaos gives you more different ideas.
Using Parameters Simply
Adding parameters to your prompts gives you powerful control without needing complex tools. Instead of changing settings menus, just add the parameter `--parameter value` at the end of your prompt.
Managing countless prompts and parameters can become time-consuming. If you use Midjourney often and need to create many variations or process images in bulk, consider looking into tools that can help automate these tasks. The Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT is designed to streamline your workflow, allowing you to manage prompts and parameters more efficiently and save time.
In Summary
Understanding parameters like Aspect Ratio, Style, Stylize, Weirdness, and Chaos significantly improves your ability to guide Midjourney. By simply adding these commands to your prompts, you can create images that are closer to your vision, try out different looks, and control the variety of results you get.
Don't be afraid to experiment with these parameters. Try different values and see how they change your images. It's the best way to learn how they work and find the styles you like.
Ready to take your Midjourney work to the next level? Automate repetitive tasks and manage your creations with ease. Check out the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT and make your workflow smoother.
By using parameters, you're taking more control of your creative process. Keep experimenting, and have fun making amazing AI art!
Make sure you don't miss exploring camera angles in Midjourney next – a great way to add depth to your scenes!
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