Get Specific Results: A Guide to Midjourney Parameters

Midjourney is a powerful tool that turns your words into pictures using AI. It's easy to start, but knowing how to use its settings, called parameters, can make a big difference in your final images. This guide breaks down the most useful Midjourney parameters in plain language. You'll learn how to change simple things like image size and complexity, and more advanced options like emphasizing certain parts of your prompt.

Adjusting Image Shape with Aspect Ratio

The aspect ratio sets the width and height relationship of your pictures. By default, Midjourney makes square images (1:1 ratio).

You can change this using the `--aspect` or `--ar` parameter followed by the ratio you want. For example, `--ar 2:3` makes the image taller than wide. Keeping the ratio below 2:1 usually gives the best results.

Common aspect ratios:

• `--aspect 1:1`: The standard square size.

• `--aspect 5:4`: Works well for prints and frames.

• `--aspect 3:2`: Often used in photography.

• `--aspect 7:4`: Close to modern screen shapes.

Controlling Variety with Chaos

The chaos parameter adjusts how random the first image previews are. A low chaos value (0 is the default) means the results will look similar to each other each time you run the prompt. A high chaos value (up to 100) adds more randomness, creating images that can look very different from each other and might include unexpected things.

Use `--chaos` or `--c` followed by a number from 0 to 100. For example, `--chaos 50` adds some variation.

Giving Words More Focus: Prompt Weight

Sometimes, you want Midjourney to pay more attention to certain words in your prompt than others. Prompt weights help with this.

You use a double colon `::` to split your prompt into parts and then add a number right after the colons to give that part a weight. For instance, `ice:: cream` treats "ice" and "cream" equally. `ice::2 cream` tells Midjourney to focus twice as much on "ice" as on "cream." This helps you guide the AI to the specific elements you want to see highlighted.

Balancing Image and Text with Image Weight

Midjourney can use an image as part of your prompt. Image weight controls how much influence that image has compared to the text you add.

The default image weight in version 5 is 1. You can change it using `--iw` followed by a value between 0 and 2. A higher number means the generated image will look more like the input image. A lower number gives the text prompt more control.

Using `--iw 0.5` means the text is more important. Using `--iw 2` means the input image pattern is very important.

Managing many varied prompts and image weights might be easier with tools that help automate your workflow. Check out the TitanXT Midjourney Automation Suite for help with managing generations at scale.

Excluding Elements with `--no`

The `--no` parameter tells Midjourney to avoid including specific things in the picture. Just add `--no` followed by the words you don't want to appear. For example, `--no cats` tells it not to draw cats. You can list multiple things to exclude by separating them with commas, like `--no white, brown` if you want cats of other colors.

Setting Detail Levels with Quality

The quality parameter changes the amount of time Midjourney spends creating the image and how detailed it is. Higher quality takes longer but adds finer details.

Use `--quality` or `--q` followed by a value. For the current models, you can use `.25`, `.5`, or `1`. The default is 1. Higher numbers give more detail, lower numbers are faster but less detailed.

Running Prompts Multiple Times with Repeat

The repeat parameter, `--repeat`, is helpful if you want to run the same prompt several times quickly. Just add `--repeat` followed by the number of times you want the prompt run (standard users up to 10, pro users up to 40). Midjourney will ask you to confirm. This saves time and clicks.

If you find yourself using `--repeat` often or managing repetitive tasks, explore the TitanXT Midjourney Automation Suite. It can streamMidjourney workflows.

Getting Consistent Starts with Seed

Every time Midjourney starts generating an image, it uses a random seed number as a starting point. If you like a result and want to try making similar images again, you can use the seed number from that job. This makes the initial grid look the same.

To find the seed number for an image, react to the Midjourney message with an envelope emoji or use `/info`. Use the seed with `--seed` or `--sameseed` followed by the number in a new prompt.

Stopping Early with `--stop`

The `--stop` parameter lets you end the generation process early. Add `--stop` with a number between 10 and 100 (100 is the default). Stopping at a lower number like 30 will give you a less finished, often blurrier picture. This can save time if you just need a quick preview, but note it does not work during upscaling.

Changing the Look with Style

Some Midjourney models, like Niji version 5 (for cartoon images), have different internal styles you can pick. These change the overall look and feel of the pictures created by that model.

For Niji 5, you can use `--style cute`, `--style expressive`, `--style original`, or `--style scenic`. Each one gives a distinct look to the characters or scenes.

Adjusting Artistic Flair with Stylize

The stylize parameter, `--stylize` or `-s`, controls how artistic or realistic your images are. It affects how much the AI adds its own artistic interpretation beyond your exact prompt.

With a low stylize value (like 50), the image will stick closely to your words and look more realistic. With a high value (up to 1000), the image may become much more artistic but might drift further from the prompt's exact meaning. The default is 100. Find the value that matches the look you want for your artwork.

Creating Repeating Patterns with Tile

The `--tile` parameter is special because it creates images that you can tile next to each other seamlessly. This is useful for making patterns for things like fabrics, wallpapers, or textures. Just add `--tile` to your prompt.

Taking Control of Your AI Art

Using Midjourney parameters gives you much greater control over the images you create. Whether you want a specific shape, look, or need to manage your workflow, these settings are key tools.

Experiment with these parameters in your own prompts. Learning how they affect your output will help you create the exact images you imagine. For users looking to streamline their image generation process even further and handle repetitive tasks efficiently, consider exploring the TitanXT Midjourney Automation Suite.

Happy creating!