Create AI images with Midjourney in 5 Simple Steps
In the last few years, we’ve witnessed a massive improvement in the capabilities of AI for image creation- AI can now create world class images and art, and the only limit is the users own creativity. Midjourney is one of the most popular tools for creating AI images and also the best place for a beginner to start, with an easy chat interface and relatively easy learning curve.
This Guide will get you going with Midjourney and even show a trick to get your own private server. Using these models is more art than science, learning to prompt them correctly will take time but there is no better way to learn than getting hands on and trying yourself.
Getting Started
Midjourney uses Discord, the popular chat app often used by gamers. At first this may be confusing but it just works, and we will provide some tips that make it easier as well.
Unfortunately, Midjourney is no longer offering the free tier. When this article was first being written they still offered a free option. The good news is that the $10/Month plan will get you very far for a pretty reasonable price.
5 Steps to Start
Once you choose a subscription plan, follow these steps:
- Download/ Log in to Discord (link)
- Join the Midjourney Server: URL is here:
http://discord.gg/midjourney - Navigate to Channels: Go to any
#Generalor#Newbiechannel to start using the Midjourney bot. (Yes others can see what you post – Further down we show how to get a private room for free) - Use the
/imagineCommand: This is the base command to get you started - Accept the Terms of Service: Before generating any images, you’ll be prompted to accept the terms
And now you’re ready to start creating your own ai images!
Midjourney Commands
Commands are the instructions you give to the Midjourney bot in Discord to tell it what image you want to generate and how it should look.
See it in Action:
Essentials
/imagine: This is your primary command for generating images. Simply type /imagine followed by a prompt, and the AI will generate an image based on your description.
/info: Curious about your account status or any queued jobs? Use this command to get a snapshot of your account and job details.
/help: If you’re ever stuck or need a quick refresher on how to use the Midjourney Bot, this command will show you helpful information and tips.
Customizers
/settings: This command allows you to view and adjust the Midjourney Bot’s settings to your liking. Highly recommend playing with this
/prefer option: Create or manage custom options for your image generation. This gives you more control over the final output.
/prefer suffix: Want to add a specific suffix to every prompt? This command lets you do just that.
Modifiers
/fast: In a hurry? Switch to Fast mode for quicker image generation.
/relax: If you’re not in a rush and prefer quality over speed, switch to Relax mode.
/remix: Toggle Remix mode to add a creative twist to your generated images.
Utilities
/ask: Have a question? Use this command to get an answer.
/blend: This command allows you to easily blend two images together, offering a new layer of creativity.
Informational
/docs: Use this command to quickly generate a link to topics covered in the user guide.
/faq: Another quick link generator, this command takes you to popular FAQs related to prompt crafting.
Your own Private Midjourney
Many people complain about using the public “Newbie” rooms in the Midjourney Discord, and now you don’t have to. You can have Midjourney in your own private discord no matter the pay tier, just follow the steps below:
1.) Create your own Discord server
2.) Navigate to the Midjourney Discord. Find the Midjourney Bot on the right sidebar and hit “Add to Server”
3.) Add the bot to your newly created server. And now you can use Midjourney in your own private Discord!
Extra Image Creation tips
Tip #1
Ask it to act as a Famous Artist – If you read our article on Expert prompting, this strategy may sound familiar – You can get higher quality or specifically styled images out of Midjourney by prompting it use the style of a famous artist
Ex: The Prompt “A skyline drawing of New York City in the style of Vincent Van Gogh” yielded the following:
Pretty Incredible.
Tip #2
Use the buttons provided after generating an image to further refine. After image generation you will be see the following buttons that correspond to the 4 images provided
the “U” row refers to “Upscale”
the “V” row refers to “Variation”
And the number correspond to the images starting top left
1 | 2
3 | 4
So U2 will generate an upscaled version of the top right image
This allows you to iteratively create and refine with Midjourney, never be satisfied with the first result you get
Tip #3
Edit the prompt directly by turning on Remix mode. Simple use the/settings command and click on “Remix Mode’. Now when you use one of the Variation Buttons, you’ll get the following dialogue box
This lets you maintain the previous context but enter a new prompt to alter the existing image
Important Links
Midjourney Official Discord Guide
Enjoyed this Article? Be sure to check out our similar ChatGPT Expert Prompting Guide