Your First Steps with Midjourney Version 6: A Simple Guide
- kylixie
- Apr 30, 2025
- 3 min read
Midjourney Version 6 is here. It brings some big changes. This guide helps you get started with the new version. We will look at what is different and how to use it right away.
What's Different in Midjourney V6?
Midjourney V6 is very different from version 5. Some key changes include:
Images look much more realistic now.
You can create images that have text in them (finally!).
How you write prompts works a bit differently.
How to Start Using Midjourney V6
Even though V6 is still a test version (alpha), you can use it now. There are two main ways.
Use the Version Parameter
The quickest way is to add a specific setting to your prompt. When you write your image prompt, just add `--v 6.0` at the very end. Midjourney will then create that image using version 6.
For example, you could prompt:
`an astronaut surfing in space --v 6.0`
This tells Midjourney to use the new V6 engine for just this one image.
Set V6 as Your Main Version
If you want all your images to use version 6, you can change your settings. In Discord, type `/settings`. This opens a menu. You will see different Midjourney versions listed. Just click to select Version 6.0.
Remember, it says 'Alpha' next to version 6. This means it is still being tested and might change.
Midjourney V6 vs. V5: What Images Look Like
When you compare images made with V6 and V5, you often see a clear difference. V6 images tend to look more like real photos. The details, like faces or objects, can seem more correct or expected.
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Creating Images with Text in V6
One of the most exciting new features is the ability to put text in your images. This was hard or impossible in earlier versions. In V6, you can include text in your prompt, and Midjourney will try to add it to the picture.
For instance, you could ask for:
`an astronaut working in a spaceship, neon sign behind saying "Hello Houston"`
It is important to know that putting text in images is still being improved. It may not work perfectly every time. Sometimes the text might be misspelled or look a bit strange. You might need to try generating the image a few times to get the text right.
Things V6 Can't Do Yet (In Alpha)
Since Version 6 is still a test version, some features you might use often in V5 are not available yet. For example, you cannot currently:
Zoom out on images after they are made.
Create detailed variations of an image using "Vary (Region)".
These tools helped you change parts of an image without making a whole new one. They are expected to be added to V6 later.
Take your Midjourney workflow to the next level. The TitanXT Midjourney Automator can help automate tasks and manage your image generation efficiently.
Conclusion
Midjourney V6 is a big step forward with more realistic images and text ability. While it is still in testing and some features are missing, you can start using it today with the `--v 6.0` setting or by changing your default settings. Give it a try and see the difference!
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