Turn Photos into Fun Caricatures Using Midjourney AI

Have you ever wanted to create a fun, exaggerated caricature of yourself or someone else? Now you can use Midjourney to do just that. It's simpler than you might think. This guide shows you exactly how to take any photo and give it a cool caricature style.

We will walk through a few ways to do this. Each method uses a slightly different approach with prompts and settings in Midjourney to give you varied results. Read on to see how it works.

Get Your Image Ready

First, you need to get your photo into Midjourney.

• Go to the Midjourney website.

• Find the small image icon usually at the top of the page. Click it.

• Upload the picture you want to turn into a caricature.

• After it uploads, click on the image again.

• Look for the bottom icon and change it to the profile icon. This sets your image as a reference.

Method 1: Subtle Caricature Style

This first way gives you a style that exaggerates some features but keeps a general "beauty" look. It's less disfigured than some other caricatures.

• Write a simple prompt that describes a character. The video uses a prompt describing a typical political character, but the key is the style it creates.

• Go to settings.

• Make sure the style is set to [B]raw[/B].

• Run the prompt.

The images generated using this method might have a bigger head but don't drastically change the face shape. It's a good starting point if you want a milder caricature effect.

Method 2: More Exaggeration with Prompt Focus

This next method uses different settings to make the caricature look stronger and let the prompt have more inpact.

• Use a different prompt for a different style outcome.

• Add `--c w75` at the end of your prompt line. The `--c w` setting changes how much Midjourney pays attention to your reference image versus the text prompt. `--c w75` means it still cares about the image, but also gives weight to your words.

• Go to your settings and switch from [B]raw[/B] back to the [B]standard[/B] Midjourney mode.

• Run the prompt.

These images will look more like traditional caricatures with possibly bigger features or smaller parts, like tiny hands. The face shape might be more changed, but the person should still be easy to recognize because the image still has some weight.

Trying many different prompts and settings quickly can be time-consuming. If you want to easily experiment with various styles or generate multiple caricatures at once, consider using a tool designed for automating Midjourney tasks, like the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT.

Method 3: Strongest Caricature Look

For the most exaggerated caricature look, you need to tell Midjourney to focus even more on the prompt and less on the exact details of the photo, while also adding a higher level of stylization.

• Use your prompt.

• Add `--c w50` at the end. This tells Midjourney to use the image reference even less, forcing it to rely more on your prompt for the look and feel of the caricature.

• Increase the stylization. In your settings or by adding `--stylize 350` (or another high number like 350) to the prompt line. Higher stylization makes the output more artistic and less tied to photographic realism.

• Run the prompt.

The results here will be more pronounced caricatures. Even with a low character weight (`--c w50`), the basic structure of the face from your original photo will still be present. This shows how the combination of reducing image influence and increasing stylization helps the caricature style really come out.

Creating awesome images in Midjourney often involves tweaking settings and trying different prompts. Tools like the Midjourney Automation Suite by TitanXT can speed up this process significantly, letting you generate many variations and explore styles without manual repetition.

Putting It All Together

Turning photos into caricatures with Midjourney means playing with your prompt, the `--style raw` vs. standard setting, the `--c w` (character weight) setting, and the `--stylize` setting. By changing these options, you can control how much the output looks like the original image and how exaggerated the caricature style becomes.

Experiment with different combinations to find the caricature style you like best for your photos. It’s a fun way to create unique art from your pictures.

Want to generate many caricature styles fast? The TitanXT Midjourney Automation Suite helps automate your prompts and settings, making it easy to explore countless options quickly. Find out how it can help you create amazing images faster!