Unlock the Full Potential of Midjourney: A Comprehensive Guide to Parameters

Midjourney is a powerful tool for generating images from text prompts. But to really get the most out of it, you need to understand its parameters. These parameters let you control everything from the aspect ratio to the style of your images. This article will serve as a crash course in Midjourney parameters, arming you with the knowledge to create stunning and unique visuals.

Understanding Midjourney Parameters

When you submit a text prompt to Midjourney, the tool uses its default settings. These settings control things like aspect ratio and the model used. You can override these defaults by including specific parameters directly in your prompt. Parameters start with two dashes, followed by the parameter name or abbreviation, a space, and the desired value. For example, to create a 3:4 image instead of the default square, you would use the aspect ratio parameter like this: `--aspect 3:4`. Remember to always place parameters at the end of your prompt, separating each one with a space.

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Key Midjourney Parameters Explained

Version

The version parameter controls which Midjourney model generates your images. Different models have distinct looks and prompt understanding. To use a specific model, include the version parameter in your prompt. For example, `--version 3` or `--v 3` will use the V3 model. You can experiment with different versions to see how Midjourney has evolved. Current values include 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5.1, 6, and 6.1. You can also use `--test` or `--testp` for intermediary models between V4 and V5. For anime-style images, use `--niji` followed by the model number.

Aspect Ratio

Aspect ratio is the relationship between the width and height of your image, written as width:height. The default is 1:1 (square). To change it, use `--aspect` or `--ar` followed by the desired ratio. For example: `--ar 3:2`. Use whole numbers, and be aware of the limits on how tall or wide your images can be. With the V6 models, you can go up to approximately 14:1 or 1:14.

Chaos

Chaos affects the diversity of the results. The parameter is `--chaos` or `--c`. The default value is 0, and it goes up to 100 for maximum diversity. Using a higher chaos value will give you more varied and unexpected results.

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Stylize

Each Midjourney model has a default visual style, and stylize controls the strength of that aesthetic. The parameter is `--stylize` or `--s`. The default value is 100, and the range is 0 to 1000. A higher value gives you more stylized results but may reduce prompt adherence.

Style Reference

Style reference (`--style_reference` or `--sr`) is a powerful feature that allows Midjourney to apply aesthetic elements from reference images to your results. You can use image URLs, sref code numbers, or the word "random" after the srf parameter. Style weight (`--style_weight` or `--sw`) controls the influence of the style reference on your results, with a default value of 100 and a range of 0 to 1000.

Style

The style parameter (`--style`) lets you minimize the influence of Midjourney's style aesthetic. Using `--style raw` can be helpful for more photorealistic images. The V5 models also have style codes, and the Niji model has different style modes that affect aesthetics.

Quality

Quality (`--quality` or `--q`) controls how much time and power Midjourney puts into generating your images. The default value is 1. Lower values mean faster generation but less detail, while higher values result in slower generation but more detail. Different models accept different quality values.

Speed: Turbo, Fast, and Relax

Turbo and Fast modes use your fast GPU hours, while Relax mode does not. You can set your default speed in your settings, but you can override it with parameters like `--turbo`, `--fast`, or `--relax`. Relax mode is not available with all subscriptions.

Repeat

Repeat (`--repeat` or `--r`) tells Midjourney to run the same prompt multiple times. It can only be used with Fast or Turbo mode. For example, `--repeat 5` will run the prompt five times.

Video

The video parameter (`--video`) creates a short time-lapse of your initial image grid being generated. Use it on Discord and react to the generated image with the envelope emoji to receive a direct message with a link to the video.

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Stop

Stop (`--stop`) lets you end image generation early, taking values between 10 and 100. For example, `--stop 50` means stop at 50% completion. This can be useful for softer, more abstract results.

Image Weight

Image weight (`--iw`) can only be used with image prompts, where images are placed at the beginning of your prompt. Image weight controls how much influence those images have on your results. The default value is 1, and in Midjourney V6, it takes decimal values between 0 and 3.

Character Reference and Character Weight

Character reference (`--cref`) is similar to style reference, but it tries to match the character from a reference image. Character weight (`--cw`) controls how closely Midjourney adheres to the clothing and hairstyle of your reference character. The default value is 100, and the range is 0 to 100.

Personalize

Personalize (`--personalize` or `--p`) lets you create your own custom Midjourney model based on your preferred visual style. You first need to teach Midjourney about your style. When enabled, your personalized model will override the default Midjourney aesthetic. The stylize parameter then acts on your personalized model instead of the default.

No

No (`--no`) tells Midjourney what you don't want in your image. Add `--no` followed by whatever you want to exclude, separating multiple items with commas. This is more effective than exclusionary phrases in your main prompt text.

Tile

Tile (`--tile`) is for creating repeating patterns. The resulting images can be tiled to create a seamless repeating pattern. Be sure to use version 6.1 or higher when upscaling tile results.

Seed

Each Midjourney job starts with a canvas of visual noise linked to a seed number. The seed parameter (`--seed`) lets you specify a particular seed number. This is useful for testing how parameter values affect results. Using the same seed number will give you similar results each time.

Weird

Weird (`--weird` or `--w`) creates increasingly strange and unexpected results. The default value is 0, and it takes values up to 3000. Experiment to see what value you prefer for a given prompt.

Conclusion

Mastering Midjourney's parameters is key to unlocking its full potential. By understanding and experimenting with these settings, you can create truly unique and stunning images. Keep exploring, and don't be afraid to try new things. The possibilities are endless!