Improve Your AI Images: Key Tips for Midjourney Users

Midjourney is a powerful tool for creating AI images. But sometimes getting the exact image you want can be tricky. Learning a few tips can help you get better results and make your workflow smoother.

We've gathered some helpful Midjourney techniques, from basic settings to more specific controls. Use these tips to explore new possibilities and create the images you imagine.

Setting Up Your Midjourney Defaults

Save time by setting up your preferred options so you don't have to type them every time.

• Use `/settings` to change your default model version, style mode, and remix mode.

• Set default parameters for your prompts. Type `/prefer suffix` and then add the parameters you want to use for every prompt, like `--ar 4:5` for portrait images. To remove defaults, type `/prefer suffix` again without adding values.

• Create custom parameter sets. Type `/prefer option set`. Give your set a name (like 'wallpaper') and add the parameters you want in that set (like `--ar 16:9 --style raw`). Then, just add `--wallpaper` to your prompt, and all those parameters will apply.

• See your custom parameter sets. Type `/prefer option list` to view the sets you've created.

Controlling Your Image Generation

Fine-tune your results with specific parameters and commands.

• Get a very similar image again. Use the `--seed` parameter followed by a number. This helps Midjourney generate a result close to a previous one, though it may not be exactly identical.

• Remove unwanted things. Add `--no` and then list what you don't want in your image (e.g., `--no cars trees`). You can combine `--no` with `--seed` to adjust previous images.

• Change the style influence. Use the `--style` parameter with a value between 0 and 1000. Lower values follow your prompt more closely. Higher values let Midjourney be more creative.

• Control the generation quality. Use the `--quality` or `--q` parameter with a value (like 0.5, 1, or 2, depending on the model). This affects how much time is spent refining the image details.

• Change how unusual the results are. The `--chaos` parameter (value 0 to 100) affects the variety of the initial grid. Higher chaos values give more unexpected images.

• Stop a job early. Type `/stop` followed by a percentage (like `/stop 50`). The image will stop generating at that point, showing a blurry preview.

Using Images and References

Midjourney can use images you provide as inspiration.

• Use an image as part of your prompt. Upload an image or paste an image link at the beginning of your text prompt. Midjourney will use it as a style or subject reference before considering the rest of your text.

• Mix multiple images. Use the `/blend` command and upload up to five images. Midjourney will create an image that combines elements from all of them.

• Adjust image importance. When using an image prompt, add the `--iw` or `--image weight` parameter (value 0 to 2 for V5). A higher value makes the image prompt have more impact than the text prompt.

Crafting Effective Prompts

The words you use and their order matter.

• Separate ideas. Use a double colon `::` to make different parts of your prompt distinct. For example, `red house:: blue car::` treats "red house" and "blue car" as separate concepts.

• Prioritize parts of your prompt. After using `::`, add a number like `::2` to give more importance to preceding words. You can also use negative numbers (e.g., `::-.5`) to decrease the importance or try to remove something.

• Put important keywords first. The words at the beginning of your prompt generally have a stronger effect on the image.

• Shorter prompts give words more influence. In a short prompt, each word carries more weight compared to a very long prompt.

• Use prompt formulas. Using a consistent structure for your prompts (like "Subject, Style, Lighting, Parameters") helps you see how changing one part affects the result.

• Describe an image to get prompt ideas. Use the `/describe` command on an image. Midjourney will suggest four prompts you could use to create similar images. This helps you learn how to word your own prompts better.

• You can even create images using only emojis.

Adding Style and Atmosphere

Include details about camera settings, lighting, and artistic styles.

• Specify camera or lens types. Use terms like "macro shot," "100mm lens," "disposable camera," or "polaroid" to suggest a certain look or perspective.

• Use other camera settings. Terms like "long exposure," "time-lapse," or "double exposure" can create interesting effects.

• Add lighting keywords. Describe the light with terms like "golden hour," "blue hour," "sunbeams," or "backlighting" to set the mood.

• Reference artists or styles. Include the name of an artist whose style you like in your prompt. Midjourney can use their work as inspiration.

• Use `tile` parameter. Add `--tile` to create repeatable patterns, great for backgrounds or textures.

• Explore different style modes. For certain Midjourney versions (like V5.1 raw or older Niji models like cute, scenic, original, expressive), you can add `--style` followed by a mode name to get a different visual style.

• Use Niji models for anime styles. The `/settings` command lets you switch to the Niji model, designed specifically for anime images.

Improving Your Midjourney Workflow

Learn commands to manage your past generations and stay organized.

• Find past jobs easily. If you see an image in Midjourney and want to find the Discord message, click the three dots and select "Open in Discord."

• See all job details. Click the envelope emoji on a generation message. The Midjourney bot will send you a private message with all details, including job ID and parameters.

• Get details for every job automatically. Type `/prefer auto_dm` to have the Midjourney bot send you details for all your future generations in private messages. Type it again to turn it off.

• Bring an old job to the top. If a job is buried in chat, use `/show` and paste the Job ID from its details. Midjourney will regenerate the message near the bottom of the chat.

• Cancel a job. If you sent a prompt and want to stop it, add the close emoji (❌) to the message.

• Check your info. Use the `/info` command to see your subscription status, fast hours remaining, and the number of images you've generated.

• Generate multiple images at once. Use the `--repeat` parameter followed by a number (e.g., `--repeat 5`). Midjourney will confirm and then run the prompt that many times, saving you from typing it repeatedly.

Managing many prompts and variations can become complex. Tools designed for Midjourney automation can help streamline this process. Check out the TitanXT Midjourney Automation Suite to see how you can organize, track, and manage your generations more effectively.

Working Privately and Using External Tools

Some tips for privacy and using other resources.

• Work in your own server. You can invite the Midjourney bot to your private Discord server. Find the Midjourney bot in the official Midjourney server, click "Add to Server," and choose your server. This lets you generate without others seeing your work in real-time.

• Use prompt builders. Tools like Promptomania or even GhatGPT can help you structure prompts or suggest variations. You can often select options or input a base idea and get a full prompt string ready to copy.

• Create stock images easily. Services like Wirestock have integrations that allow you to send your upscaled Midjourney images directly for submission to multiple stock photo sites.

• Help improve Midjourney. Rank image pairs on the Midjourney website. This helps train the model and gives you a preview of images generated with current or upcoming versions.

Using these tips can make a big difference in your Midjourney experience. Experiment with different settings and parameters to see how they affect your images.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your technique, continuous learning is key. And if you find yourself needing to manage prompts, images, and variations on a larger scale, consider how automated tools could help your workflow. Discover features that can assist with batch processing, organization, and prompt management with the TitanXT Midjourney Automation Suite.

Happy prompting!