How to Use Midjourney [2025 Complete Guide]
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This guide covers everything from basic commands to advanced techniques that will help you create professional-quality AI images.
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Essential Midjourney Commands
These are the core commands you'll use daily in Midjourney:
/imagine
The main command for generating images.
/imagine prompt: a serene lake at sunset, mountains in background, photorealistic /describe
Upload an image and get prompt suggestions. Great for learning prompts.
/blend
Combine 2-5 images into a new creation.
/settings
Adjust your default generation settings.
/info
Check your subscription status and remaining usage.
Understanding the Image Controls
After generating images, you'll see buttons below. Here's what they do:
U1, U2, U3, U4
Upscale - Creates a high-resolution version of the selected image.
U1 = top-left, U2 = top-right, U3 = bottom-left, U4 = bottom-right
V1, V2, V3, V4
Variations - Generates 4 new variations based on the selected image.
Great for exploring different directions
Re-roll Button
Regenerates 4 new images using the same prompt.
Use when none of the results work
Web Button
Opens the image in your Midjourney gallery on the web.
Easier downloading and sharing
Pro Tip: After upscaling, you'll see additional options like "Vary (Strong)" and "Vary (Subtle)" for further refinement, plus pan and zoom controls.
Essential Parameters Reference
Parameters are added at the end of your prompt with "--" prefix. They control various aspects of generation:
| Parameter | Function | Example |
|---|---|---|
| --ar | Aspect ratio | --ar 16:9, --ar 1:1, --ar 9:16 |
| --v | Midjourney version | --v 6 (latest) |
| --stylize | Artistic interpretation (0-1000) | --stylize 750 |
| --chaos | Variation level (0-100) | --chaos 50 |
| --no | Exclude elements | --no text, people |
| --seed | Reproducibility | --seed 12345 |
| --tile | Seamless pattern | --tile |
| --niji | Anime style model | --niji 6 |
| --q | Quality (.25, .5, 1) | --q 1 |
Common Parameter Combinations
Widescreen landscape:
--ar 16:9 --v 6 --stylize 500 Instagram post:
--ar 1:1 --v 6 --stylize 250 Phone wallpaper:
--ar 9:16 --v 6 Anime character:
--niji 6 --ar 3:4 Crafting Effective Prompts
Well-structured prompts consistently produce better results. Follow this framework:
Prompt Structure Formula
[Subject] + [Environment/Setting] + [Style] + [Lighting/Mood] + [Technical Details] + [Parameters]
Example breakdown:
- Subject: a majestic wolf
- Setting: standing on a snowy mountain peak
- Style: realistic digital painting
- Mood: dramatic lighting, golden hour
- Technical: highly detailed, 8k resolution
- Parameters: --ar 16:9 --v 6
Full prompt:
a majestic wolf standing on a snowy mountain peak, realistic digital painting, dramatic lighting, golden hour, highly detailed, 8k resolution --ar 16:9 --v 6 Style Keywords Reference
Artistic Styles
- * oil painting
- * watercolor
- * digital art
- * pencil sketch
- * impressionist
- * art nouveau
- * pop art
Photography Styles
- * photorealistic
- * portrait photography
- * macro photography
- * cinematic
- * film grain
- * bokeh
- * long exposure
Lighting Terms
- * golden hour
- * dramatic lighting
- * soft lighting
- * neon lights
- * backlit
- * studio lighting
- * volumetric lighting
Quality Enhancers
- * highly detailed
- * 4k, 8k
- * intricate details
- * masterpiece
- * sharp focus
- * professional
- * award-winning
Advanced Techniques
1. Image Reference (Image Prompting)
Use existing images as reference for style or composition.
How: Paste image URL before your text prompt
[image URL] a cat in similar style, vibrant colors --v 6 The image URL must be publicly accessible.
2. Multi-Prompts with Weights
Control the influence of different elements using "::" separator.
sunset::2 ocean::1 mountains::0.5 --v 6 Higher numbers = more emphasis. Sunset is twice as prominent as ocean.
3. Negative Prompting
Exclude unwanted elements from your generations.
beautiful landscape, peaceful --no people, buildings, text, watermark 4. Using Seeds for Consistency
The --seed parameter allows you to reproduce similar results.
1. Generate an image you like
2. React with envelope emoji to get the seed number
3. Use that seed with modified prompts for variations
same prompt with changes --seed 123456 5. Pan and Zoom
Extend your images beyond their original borders after upscaling.
- * Arrow buttons: Pan in that direction to extend the image
- * Zoom Out buttons: Add more environment around the subject
- * Custom Zoom: Type specific dimensions or additions
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Mistake 1: Prompts Too Vague
"A nice picture" won't give you good results.
Solution:
Be specific about subject, style, lighting, and mood. "A golden retriever puppy playing in autumn leaves, warm sunlight, photograph, shallow depth of field"
Mistake 2: Forgetting Aspect Ratio
Default is 1:1, which may not suit your needs.
Solution:
Always specify --ar for your use case. 16:9 for YouTube, 9:16 for mobile, 1:1 for social media.
Mistake 3: Wasting Generations
Excessive trial-and-error burns through your monthly quota.
Solution:
Plan your prompts. Save effective templates. Use Standard plan's Relax mode for experimentation.
Mistake 4: Ignoring Versions
Different versions have different strengths.
Solution:
Use --v 6 for best overall quality. Try --niji 6 for anime. Check settings regularly as new versions release.
Efficient Workflow Tips
Create a Prompt Library
Save your best prompts in a document. Organize by style/purpose. Modify proven prompts rather than starting from scratch.
Use a Private Server
Invite the Midjourney bot to your own Discord server for a cleaner workspace and easier image management.
Batch Similar Requests
When creating content for a project, generate all related images together. Helps maintain consistent style.
Learn from Others
Browse the Midjourney community. Use /describe on images you like to reverse-engineer effective prompts.
Summary
Quick Reference
- * /imagine - Main generation command
- * U1-U4 - Upscale images
- * V1-V4 - Create variations
- * --ar - Set aspect ratio
- * --v 6 - Use latest version
- * --no - Exclude elements
- * Structure prompts - Subject + Setting + Style + Mood + Quality
Practice these techniques consistently, and you'll be creating professional-quality AI images in no time. Remember: specificity and structure are key to great results.
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