How to Add Your Photos to Midjourney V6: A Simple Guide

Getting started with image creation in Midjourney V6 is exciting. This tool lets you use your own pictures or files from your computer and change them in amazing ways. But sometimes, figuring out how to upload photos in Midjourney can be tricky.

Many first-time users hit a wall when trying to add their images. This guide will walk you through the right steps to get your pictures into Midjourney, clearing up the confusion.

Understanding Where to Upload

There are two main places you might try to upload images in Discord when using Midjourney. Understanding the difference is key.

Uploading Directly in the Main Discord Window

In the general Discord window, like in a public newbie channel, you might look for a way to upload files. You see a spot to type commands at the bottom. If you click the plus sign [+] there, you'll usually see options like "Create Thread" or "Use App." You won't see a direct "Upload File" option here. This is a common point of confusion because you can't just click the plus and add a picture in this main view.

To use your photos or images from your computer in the main Discord channels with Midjourney V6, you need to use a command:

• Type a forward slash `/` in the command area.

• A list of commands will appear. Select `/describe` from the list.

• After selecting `/describe`, you'll see an option that says "image link." Click on the "image link" area.

• A box will appear where you can add your image. You can drag and drop your picture file from your computer directly into this box.

• Alternatively, click anywhere inside the white box, and a window will pop up allowing you to browse your computer to find and select your photo file.

• Once you upload it this way, your image will be ready for use with the `/describe` command.

Another way to do this is to type `/describe` completely after typing the slash, then press Enter. Then, follow steps 3 through 6 above.

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Uploading in a Private Discord Workspace

If you've created your own private server or workspace on Discord, uploading images is simpler:

• Go into your private workspace.

• Look at the bottom of the screen where you type messages.

• Click the plus sign [+] icon there.

• This time, you will see options like "Upload File," "Create Thread," and "Use App."

• Choose "Upload File."

• A window will open for you to browse your computer. Find the photo file you want to upload.

• Double-click the photo, or select it and click "Open." The image will be uploaded directly into your chat.

• Once uploaded, you can then refer to this image using its link or by dragging it into the prompt area when using Midjourney commands like `/imagine`.

Uploading in your own space gives you more flexibility with the standard Discord upload function.

Getting Started with Your Uploaded Image

Whether you used the `/describe` command in a main room or uploaded to your private space, your image is now available in Discord. You can use its link in commands, or if you used `/describe`, it will provide starting points for your prompts based on the image. This is where the real fun of creating begins!

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Conclusion

Uploading your own images to Midjourney V6 through Discord is straightforward once you know the correct steps for the specific area you're in. Remember to use the `/describe` command in main channels for direct image use, or simply use the "Upload File" option via the plus button in your private workspace.

We hope this guide helped clarify the process so you can start incorporating your personal photos and image files into your Midjourney creations right away.

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