MidJourney 2025: Embrace New AI Art Tools & Tips

MidJourney’s evolution has accelerated lately, bringing powerful features that make creating stunning digital art easier than ever. We are excited to share what the current MidJourney version (as of 2025) offers and how you can tap into its magic. In this simple guide, we’ll explore the latest models, commands, and creative tricks – from smart prompts to hidden gems – to help beginners and pros alike make exceptional artwork.

Latest MidJourney Models & Features

MidJourney V6 and V6.1: The newest model versions have leveled up image quality and creative control. Version 6 introduced higher resolution outputs (up to 2048×2048 pixels, nearly double the previous version), a smarter understanding of natural language, and improved realism in tricky details like hands. Not long after, MidJourney V6.1 became the default model, polishing things further with sharper textures and lifelike details, especially for faces and skin​. The V6.1 update even added a new “--Q2” detail mode for richer textures (at a slight cost to coherence) and an upgraded 2X upscaler comparable to professional tools. In short, images look more vibrant and true to life than ever.

Style & Character Consistency: A game-changer in MidJourney’s recent toolkit is the ability to maintain consistent styles and characters across images. The Style Reference feature (--sref) lets you apply the style of an example image to your creations. For instance, you can prompt: /imagine a serene forest --sref <image_URL> and MidJourney will mimic that image’s aesthetic. You can even adjust style strength with --sw (style weight), default 100, and up to 1000 for a stronger influence. Similarly, Character Reference (--cref) allows you to introduce a character image so the AI tries to recreate that character reliably in different scenes. This is fantastic for storytellers or comic artists – you can design a character once and keep their look consistent in every panel. (MidJourney notes that cref works best with AI-created characters; using photos of real people is not recommended.) These features mean you spend less time fighting with your prompts to get a cohesive style or recurring character – MidJourney now remembers the “look” you want.

Personalized Styles with Profiles: MidJourney has also rolled out model personalization to fine-tune the AI toward your tastes. By enabling --p (personalize) you can apply a saved personalization profile to all your prompts​. Think of it like training MidJourney on what you love: you can rank example images or curate mood boards on MidJourney’s website to “teach” the AI your preferred aesthetics. For example, you might create a Moody Film Noir profile by selecting lots of black-and-white, high-contrast images. With that profile active, every image you generate will lean into that vibe automatically. You can create multiple profiles (for different styles or projects) and easily switch between them​. This personalization is more nuanced in V6.1, adapting to your feedback and even improving how it renders text in images​.

Niji 6 (Anime Magic): For anime and manga enthusiasts, MidJourney’s Niji model version 6 specializes in that style. Just like previous Niji versions, it’s tuned for vibrant anime-style characters and scenes. Using the Niji model or adding --niji to your prompt can yield illustrations perfect for fans of Japanese art aesthetics. It’s great to see MidJourney catering to different art communities, whether you’re into photorealism or stylized cartoons.

Evolving Prompt Engineering & Commands

MidJourney has become smarter with language – these days you can often just describe what you imagine in plain English. Still, crafting prompts skillfully (“prompt engineering”) makes a difference, and new options give you more control. Here’s how prompting has evolved:

• ,Natural Language & Detail: V6’s improved language understanding means MidJourney can handle longer, more descriptive prompts without losing track. You can be conversational or specific, for example: “a cozy cottage by a misty lake at sunrise, in impressionist painting style”, and the AI parses it well. That said, clarity is key. A good prompt focuses on what you want (the subject and mood) rather than overloading with style adjectives (especially if you’re using a style reference). Keeping prompts concise but descriptive (5-15 words) is a sweet spot for best results. If your first attempt isn’t right, don’t worry – prompting is iterative. Many artists refine prompts step by step: start simple, see what MidJourney produces, then add or adjust words to steer the next try.

• Multi-Prompting: One advanced trick is using multi-prompts with the :: separator to weigh different parts of your description. For example: /imagine cat::2 sitting on a chair::1 --no dog would emphasize “cat” twice as strongly as “sitting on a chair”, and explicitly exclude dogs with the --no parameter. This is a powerful way to balance complex scenes or ensure certain elements dominate. If you don’t specify weights, MidJourney by default treats your prompt as one combined description, but adding weights (::#) lets you fine-tune the influence of each part. Tip: You can also use --no <thing> to avoid unwanted elements (like --no text to avoid watermarks or --no blur for sharper outputs).

• New Describe Command: Stuck on how to phrase a prompt? MidJourney’s /describe command is like reverse-engineering art. You upload an image, and the bot returns four text prompts that could describe that image.​ It’s surprisingly helpful for learning prompt structures or getting inspiration. For instance, feeding an image of a futuristic cityscape might return prompts like “futuristic skyline at dusk with neon lights, ultra-realistic” which you can then tweak and use. Consider /describe your prompt coach – it shows how MidJourney “sees” images, which can inform how you word your own prompts.

• Hidden Tricks: The MidJourney community has unearthed fun tricks over time. One popular technique is prompt permutations using curly braces – e.g. /imagine a {sunny, rainy, snowy} forest – which makes MidJourney generate one image for each option in the braces. This is an efficient way to experiment with variations (Ex, different weather) in one go. Another pro tip: if you love a particular result, reuse its seed (each image has a seed number, shown with the 🔢 emoji in Discord) to get consistency in further variations. By adding --seed <number> in your prompt, you can recreate the essence of a previous image and then remix it with new elements – great for when you want the same composition or “energy” but with tweaks.

New Creative Tools & Workflows

Beyond just typing prompts, MidJourney’s ecosystem now includes intuitive tools that make the workflow more interactive. Let’s look at the handy features the artist community is loving:

• MidJourney Web Editor: You’re no longer limited to Discord interactions; MidJourney’s web app offers a full Editor interface for refining images. After generating an image, you can open it in the Editor and use tools like Remix, Pan, Zoom, and Vary (Region) all in one place. This means you can expand an image’s canvas, tweak parts of it, or adjust the prompt – then hit submit once to apply all changes. The Editor consolidates what used to require multiple Discord commands into a smooth visual workflow, making it easier for beginners to experiment with changes.

• Vary (Region) – Inpainting: Mistyped a detail or want to change just one part of an image? The Vary Region tool acts like an AI brush for inpainting. In Discord, upscale an image and hit the Vary (Region) button, then draw over the area you want to redo. MidJourney will regenerate that selection in context, leaving the rest untouched. For example, you have a great portrait but the eyes look odd – you can select just the eyes and prompt “open green eyes” to fix them. Remix Mode can be enabled to modify the prompt for the selected area. This feature empowers us to fine-tune details without starting over from scratch.

• Zoom Out & Pan: Ever wish to see more of the scene around your generated image? Zoom Out creates exactly that effect – it surrounds your image with a new background as if you’ve stepped back to reveal a wider view. You can choose preset zoom 1.5x or 2x (or set a custom value) and MidJourney will expand the scene seamlessly. It’s fantastic for turning a cool square composition into a detailed landscape or just adding context. Meanwhile, Pan lets you scroll the canvas in any direction. Using arrow buttons (⬆️⬇️⬅️➡️), you can extend the image to the left, right, top, or bottom. For instance, you generated a character but want to see what’s to their right – hit the right-arrow Pan, maybe add “a vast ocean” in the remix prompt, and MidJourney will generate what could be just off-frame. These tools work with any V5+ image and make the creative process feel more like painting a panorama: you generate, and then expand the borders to unveil new content while keeping the original piece intact.

• Community & Collaboration: MidJourney isn’t just about solo creation – the community’s workflows often involve sharing and remixing ideas. The MidJourney website’s Explore page lets you browse others’ creations and even see the prompts used. This is gold for newcomers: you can learn by example and get prompt ideas from top artists. On top of that, MidJourney’s Patchwork is a newly released collaborative tool for world-building​. Patchwork gives you an infinite canvas where multiple people can drop images and text (“scraps”) to build a fictional world together.. It’s like a shared scrapbook powered by AI – you can generate characters, places, and events on the board and link them in a story web. While Patchwork is a bit more advanced and in early preview, it shows MidJourney’s vision of collaborative creativity: you could co-create a game setting or a visual story live with friends, each adding ideas and letting the AI fill in details. Even if you’re just starting, peeking into Patchwork can spark ideas on how far you can take your art beyond single images.

Tips to Get the Most Out of MidJourney

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, here are some handy tips and tricks to elevate your MidJourney artwork:

• Start Simple, Then Iterate: For your first prompts, less is more. Begin with a clear, simple description (“a medieval castle on a hill at sunrise”) and see what MidJourney gives. Then gradually refine by adding adjectives or new elements one at a time. This step-by-step approach helps you learn how each word affects the result. And don’t be afraid to make multiple attempts – even experts iterate many times to get the perfect image.

• Leverage --stylize and --chaos: MidJourney has a “creativity dial” called stylize. A high stylize value (e.g. --stylize 1000) pushes the AI to be more artistically interpretive, adding flourishes beyond your prompt; a low value (e.g. --stylize 0 or 50) makes it stick very closely to your description. Play with this to see what vibe you like – higher stylize often yields more “dreamy” or painterly results. Meanwhile, --chaos introduces more randomness. A bit of chaos can surprise you with delightful compositions; zero chaos keeps results more predictable. Tweak these to strike a balance between consistency and surprise in your art.

• Use Reference Images: Don’t limit yourself to text – you can attach images to your prompts to guide MidJourney. For example, upload a sketch or a photo and do /imagine <your_image> beautiful watercolor style. The AI will try to take the composition or content of your image and apply the prompt’s style to it. The new style and character reference features (--sref, --cref) described above are extensions of this idea, giving you fine control over how an image influences the generation. Many artists use a base image (even a rough doodle) to get exactly the layout they want, combined with MidJourney’s ability to enhance it.

• Try Remix Mode for Variations: In Discord, type /settings and turn on Remix Mode. This lets you edit your prompt between variations. Whenever you hit the 🔄 Variations button on a generated image, MidJourney will let you tweak the prompt or settings for the next round. Remix Mode is awesome for progressive refinement – you could generate a portrait, then as you make variations, slowly change the prompt to shift the expression or color palette, essentially “morphing” the image in steps.

• Learn from the Community: MidJourney’s artist community is incredibly resourceful. Join official or fan-run Discord servers, follow MidJourney hashtags, or explore galleries on the web app. You’ll find people sharing prompt techniques, from how to get ultra-realistic portraits to creating repeating patterns with --tile (yes, you can generate seamless textures by adding --tile!). Don’t hesitate to ask questions – in my experience, fellow MidJourney users love helping each other. Every fantastic image you see starts with someone experimenting and sharing their discoveries.

Join the PPN Community & Keep Creating

MidJourney’s latest version truly empowers us as digital artists – it feels like having a super creative partner who’s always ready to brainstorm visuals. From mastering prompt craft to using new tools like inpainting and zoom, you now have a whole arsenal to bring your imagination to life. The best way to grow is to dive in and create, experiment, and have fun with it. Why not share your journey with others too? If you’re looking for more resources, feedback, or just some art buddies, come join the PPN community. It’s a welcoming space where we artists connect, learn new tricks, and inspire each other to push the boundaries of creativity. Happy creating, and see you in the community!