Midjourney is one of the most popular AI art generators, known for producing consistently beautiful, artistic images with a distinctive aesthetic. It operates entirely through Discord, making it unique among major AI art tools.
Key Features
Version 6 and Beyond
The latest versions of Midjourney offer significantly improved image quality, better prompt understanding, and more coherent compositions compared to earlier iterations.
Discord Integration
All generation happens through Discord commands:
/imagine- Generate images from a prompt/describe- Get prompt suggestions from an image/blend- Combine multiple images
Style Controls
--stylize(0-1000): Controls artistic interpretation--chaos(0-100): Adds variation between results--ar: Set aspect ratio (16:9, 3:2, etc.)--v: Select model version
Getting Started
- Join the Midjourney Discord server
- Subscribe to a plan
- Use
/imaginein a designated channel - Wait for your images to generate
- Use U (upscale) and V (variation) buttons to refine
Pricing Tiers
| Plan | Price | GPU Time | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $10/mo | ~200 images | Standard access |
| Standard | $30/mo | 15 hrs fast | Stealth mode option |
| Pro | $60/mo | 30 hrs fast | Priority processing |
| Mega | $120/mo | 60 hrs fast | Maximum throughput |
Best Practices
- Start simple and add details iteratively
- Use
--stylizeto control artistic freedom - Reference specific art styles and artists
- Experiment with aspect ratios for your use case
- Check the community feed for prompt inspiration