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

Midjourney is a powerful tool for creating stunning visuals from text prompts. But to truly master it, you need to understand its parameters. These parameters let you control various aspects of image generation, from aspect ratio to style and beyond. This guide will walk you through the key Midjourney parameters, helping you fine-tune your creations and achieve the exact results you envision.

Understanding Midjourney Parameters

When you submit a text prompt to Midjourney, the system uses default settings to generate your image. Parameters are like overrides, allowing you to change these defaults. They are added to the end of your prompt and start with two dashes (--) followed by the parameter name or abbreviation, a space, and the value. For example: --ar 3:4 sets the aspect ratio to 3:4.

To use multiple parameters, simply separate them with a space. Let's dive into some of the most important ones.

Key Midjourney Parameters Explained

Version (--version or --v)

The version parameter determines which Midjourney model is used to generate your images. Different models have different aesthetics and prompt understanding capabilities. To use a specific model, add --version or --v followed by the model number (e.g., --v 5.2).

• Current values: 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, 6.0, 6.1.

• Older models: --test, --testp (intermediary models between V4 and V5).

• Anime models: --niji (followed by the model number).

Experimenting with different versions can yield surprising and interesting results.

Aspect Ratio (--aspect or --ar)

Aspect ratio defines the relationship between the width and height of your image, expressed as width:height. The default is 1:1 (square). To change it, use --aspect or --ar followed by the desired ratio (e.g., --ar 16:9). Use whole numbers only, and be aware of the limits on how tall or wide your images can be.

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Chaos (--chaos or --c)

Chaos affects the diversity of the images in your grid. The default value is 0, and it ranges up to 100 (maximum diversity). A higher chaos value will produce more varied results. Use --chaos or --c followed by a number (e.g., --chaos 50).

Stylize (--stylize or --s)

Each Midjourney model has a default visual aesthetic. Stylize controls the strength of this aesthetic. The default value is 100, and the range is 0 to 1000. Higher values result in more stylized images but may reduce prompt adherence. Use --stylize or --s followed by a number (e.g., --stylize 500).

Style Reference (--style_reference or --sref)

Style reference is a powerful feature that allows you to apply the aesthetic elements of a reference image to your results. Include one or more image URLs or sref code numbers after the --style_reference or --sref parameter. You can also use the word "random" for a random style.

Style Weight (--style_weight or --sw)

Style weight controls the influence of the style reference on your results. The default value is 100, and the range is 0 to 1000. Use --style_weight or --sw followed by a number (e.g., --sw 200).

Style (--style)

The style parameter lets you minimize the influence of Midjourney's default aesthetic. Using --style raw can be helpful for more photorealistic images.

Quality (--quality or --q)

Quality 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. Higher values result in slower generation but more detail. Use --quality or --q followed by a value (e.g., --quality 2). Different Midjourney models accept different quality values.

Speed: Turbo, Fast, and Relax

These parameters control the speed of image generation. Turbo and Fast use your fast GPU hours, while Relax does not (and is not available with all subscriptions).

• Turbo: --turbo

• Fast: --fast

• Relax: --relax

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Repeat (--repeat or --r)

Repeat tells Midjourney to run the same prompt multiple times. It can only be used with Fast or Turbo mode. Use --repeat or --r followed by the number of times to repeat the prompt (e.g., --repeat 5).

Video (--video)

The video parameter creates a short time-lapse of your initial image grid being generated. Include --video in your prompt. To access the video, react to the generated image grid with the envelope emoji on Discord.

Stop (--stop)

Stop lets you end image generation early, resulting in softer, more abstract images. It takes values between 10 and 100. Use --stop followed by a percentage (e.g., --stop 50).

Image Weight (--iw)

Image weight can only be used with image prompts (where one or more images are placed at the beginning of your prompt). It controls the influence of those images on your results. The default value is 1, and it takes decimal values between 0 and 3. Use --iw followed by a value (e.g., --iw 1.5).

Character Reference (--cref)

Character reference tries to match the character in a reference image. Use --cref followed by the URL of the character reference image. On the web, you can drag and drop the image and select the character icon.

Character Weight (--cw)

Character weight 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. Use --cw followed by a value (e.g., --cw 75).

Personalize (--personalize or --p)

Personalization lets you create your own custom Midjourney model based on your preferred visual aesthetics. You first need to "teach" Midjourney about your style. Then, include --personalize or --p in your prompt to apply it to your results.

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No (--no)

No tells Midjourney what you don't want in your image. Add --no followed by whatever you want to exclude, separated by commas (e.g., --no trees, birds).

Tile (--tile)

Tile creates repeating patterns. Just add --tile to your prompt.

Seed (--seed)

Each Midjourney job starts with a canvas of visual noise, linked to a seed number. If you want to use a particular seed number, use the --seed parameter followed by the number (e.g., --seed 1234). Using the same seed number will produce similar results.

Weird (--weird or --w)

Weird creates increasingly strange and unexpected results. The default value is 0, and it takes values up to 3000. Use --weird or --w followed by a number (e.g., --weird 500).

Conclusion

Mastering Midjourney's parameters is key to unlocking its full potential. Experiment with different values, explore the capabilities of each parameter, and discover your own unique style. With practice and a solid understanding of these tools, you'll be creating breathtaking visuals in no time.