How Midjourney Prompts Work
Midjourney uses a unique prompt syntax that differs significantly from other AI image generators. Instead of full sentences, Midjourney responds best to comma-separated descriptors followed by parameter flags. A well-crafted Midjourney prompt looks like this:
a lone samurai on a misty mountain peak, golden hour lighting, cinematic composition, volumetric fog, ultra-detailed, 8k --ar 16:9 --v 6.1 --style raw --stylize 750
Each element plays a role: the subject description sets the scene, atmospheric descriptors add mood, technical quality tags push fidelity, and the trailing parameters control the output format and model behavior.
Midjourney Parameters Explained
Our generator automatically includes the most impactful parameters based on your image analysis:
--ar--ar 16:9, --ar 4:5). Using the correct ratio avoids cropping artifacts.--v 6.1--style raw--stylize--chaos--no--no text, watermark, blur).What Makes a Good Midjourney Prompt?
The most effective Midjourney prompts share three qualities: specificity in subject, clarity in atmosphere, and appropriate parameters. Vague prompts produce generic results. The more precisely you describe the lighting, composition, color palette, and mood — the more accurately Midjourney can recreate or reimagine your image.
Our AI analyzes your uploaded image across 8 dimensions — subject, composition, lighting, color palette, mood, style, quality markers, and optimal aspect ratio — then combines them into a single optimized Midjourney string. This saves you the 10–20 minutes it typically takes to manually craft a prompt from scratch.
Tips for Best Results with Midjourney
- Use --style raw for photographs: Midjourney's default aesthetic adds painterly stylization. For realistic photo recreation, always add
--style raw. - Lighting descriptors matter most: Terms like "golden hour", "dramatic side lighting", "overcast diffused light" have an outsized impact on Midjourney output vs. other models.
- Stack quality tags: Add "ultra-detailed", "sharp focus", "8k", "professional photography" at the end of your descriptors for consistently higher quality outputs.
- Use --sref for style references: In V6.1 you can chain
--sref [URL]to pull style from a reference image alongside your text prompt. - Test --stylize values: Start at 250 for balanced results. Go up to 750+ for heavily stylized artistic outputs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Midjourney parameters does the generator include?
The generator outputs prompts with key Midjourney parameters including --ar (aspect ratio), --v 6.1 (latest version), --style raw (for photorealistic output), --chaos (for variation), and --stylize values. These are automatically calculated from your image's composition and style.
Does this work with Midjourney V6.1?
Yes. Our generator is optimized for Midjourney V6.1, the current default version. Prompts include --v 6.1 by default and use the updated vocabulary and syntax that produces the best results in V6.1, including better handling of detailed descriptions and natural language.
How is this different from /describe in Midjourney?
Midjourney's /describe command reverse-engineers prompts using Midjourney's own internal model, but it requires you to already be in Midjourney's Discord bot. Our tool works in your browser instantly without any Discord access, gives you full control over style and tone, and supports 10 output languages.
Can I use the generated prompt in Midjourney's Discord bot?
Absolutely. Just copy the generated prompt and paste it after /imagine in the Midjourney Discord bot or on midjourney.com. The output is pre-formatted with proper comma-separated descriptors and trailing parameters like --ar 16:9 --v 6.1 ready to use.