Transform Sketches into Real Photos with Midjourney's Retexture

Are you working with sketches but want them to look like actual photos? Midjourney's retexture feature can help you do just that. It's a great way to turn simple drawings into highly realistic images. Let's look at how this works and see some results.

Starting with a Sketch

First, you need a sketch in Midjourney. You can create one using a simple prompt. For example, you could ask for a "pencil sketch of a warrior." Run this prompt and get your initial sketch image.

Using the Retexture Feature

Once you have your sketch image, select the image you like best. Then, use the edit options. Here's how you apply the retexture:

• Select the sketch image you want to work with.

• Find and click the "Edit" button for that image.

• Choose the option to "Open in edit tab." This takes you to the full editor view.

• In the editor, locate the "Retexture" area.

• In the retexture prompt box, type what you want the image to become. To make it photorealistic, you can type "photorealistic image of a warrior" (or whatever your sketch is of).

• Submit the retexture request.

Midjourney will then work on your sketch. It uses the outline and shape of your sketch but applies the new style you requested, in this case, making it look like a photo.

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Seeing the Photorealistic Results

After running the retexture, Midjourney gives you new versions of your image. These results keep the main structure from your original sketch but look like real photographs. The details are added, making the image look much more realistic or even cinematic.

You'll see different variations generated, and they often look quite impressive, maintaining the core shape of the sketch while applying detailed, photorealistic rendering.

How Midjourney Compares to Other Tools

While other AI image tools exist, Midjourney is especially good at this retexture task. If you try uploading a sketch to another AI generator and ask it to make it photorealistic, the results can be different. Other tools might create a new image based on the prompt but might not keep the original sketch's specific lines and shape. This makes Midjourney the clear winner for turning sketches directly into photorealistic images while preserving the initial drawing.

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Conclusion

Midjourney's retexture feature offers a simple yet powerful way to take your sketches from rough drawings to finished, photorealistic images. It's easy to use and does an excellent job of keeping the original shape while adding realistic detail, making it a standout tool for this specific task.

Speed up your creative flow and manage your Midjourney projects with ease. Learn more about the Midjourney Automation Suite and see how it can help you.