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Midjourney routinely releases new model versions to improve efficiency, coherency, and quality. The latest model is the default, but other models can be used using the --version or --v parameter or by using the /settings command and selecting a model version. Different models excel at different types of images.

--version accepts the values 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
--version can be abbreviated --v


Newest Model

The Midjourney V5 model is the newest and most advanced model, released on March 15th, 2023. To use this model, add the --v 5 parameter to the end of a prompt, or use the /settings command and select 5️⃣ MJ Version 5

This model has very high Coherency, excels at interpreting natural language prompts, is higher resolution, and supports advanced features like repeating patterns with --tile


Midjourney Version 5 example image of the prompt Vibrant California Poppies
Prompt: vibrant California poppies --v 5
Example image created with the Midjourney v5 algorithm using the Prompt: high contrast surreal collage
Prompt: high contrast surreal collage --v 5


Current Model

The Midjourney V4 model is an entirely new codebase and brand-new AI architecture designed by Midjourney and trained on the new Midjourney AI supercluster. The latest Midjourney model has more knowledge of creatures, places, objects, and more. It's much better at getting small details right and can handle complex prompts with multiple characters or objects. The Version 4 model supports advanced functionality like image prompting and multi-prompts.

This model has very high Coherency and excels with Image Prompts.


Midjourney Version 4 example image of the prompt Vibrant California Poppies
Prompt: vibrant California poppies
Prompt: high contrast surreal collage

Version 4 Styles 4a, 4b, and 4c

Midjourney Model Version 4 has three slightly different "flavors" with slight tweaks to the stylistic tuning of the model. Experiment with these versions by adding --style 4a, --style 4b, or --style 4c to the end of a V4 prompt.

--v 4 --style 4c is the current default and does not need to be added to the end of a prompt.

Note on Style 4a and 4b

--style 4a and --style 4b only support 1:1, 2:3, and 3:2 aspect ratios.
--style 4c support aspect ratios up to 1:2 or 2:1.

--style 4a
Midjourney Version 4a example image

vibrant California poppies --style 4a

--style 4b
Midjourney Version 4b example image

vibrant California poppies --style 4b

--style 4c
Midjourney Version 4c example image

vibrant California poppies --style 4c

--style 4a
Midjourney Version 4a example image

school of fish --style 4a

--style 4b
Midjourney Version 4b example image

school of fish --style 4b

--style 4c
Midjourney Version 4c example image

school of fish --style 4c


Previous Models

You can access earlier midjourney models by using the --version or --v parameter or by using the /settings command and selecting a model version. Different models excel at different types of images.

prompt example: /imagine prompt vibrant California poppies --v 1

--version 3
Midjourney Version 3 example image of the prompt Vibrant California Poppies

default model: 07/22–11/22

highly creative compositions

moderate coherency

--version 2
Midjourney Version 2 example image of the prompt Vibrant California Poppies

default model: 04/22–07/22

creative, colorful, and painterly

low coherency

--version 1
Midjourney Version 1 example image of the prompt Vibrant California Poppies

default model: 02/22–04/22

very abstract and painterly

low coherency

--hd (high definition)
Midjourney Version High Definition example image of the prompt Vibrant California Poppies

early alternative model

busy detailed and abstract

low coherency


Niji Model

The niji model is a collaboration between Midjourney and Spellbrush tuned to produce anime and illustrative styles. The --niji model has vastly more knowledge of anime, anime styles, and anime aesthetics. It's excellent at dynamic and action shots and character-focused compositions in general.

prompt example: /imagine prompt vibrant California poppies --niji

--v 4
Midjourney Version v4 example image of the prompt vibrant california poppies

vibrant California poppies

--niji
Midjourney Version niji example image of the prompt

vibrant California poppies --niji

--v 4
Midjourney Version v4 example image of the prompt vibrant california poppies

fancy peacock

--niji
Midjourney Version niji example image of the prompt fancy peacock

fancy peacock --niji


Notes on the --niji model

Niji does not support the --stylize parameter. Use the /settings command and select Style Med to reset to the default style setting for all --niji prompts.
Niji supports multi-prompts or image-prompts.


Test Models

Occasionally new models are released temporarily for community testing and feedback. There are currently two available test models: --test and --testp, which can be combined with the --creative parameter for more varied compositions.

prompt example: /imagine prompt vibrant California poppies --testp --creative

--test
Midjourney Version testp example image of the prompt Vibrant California Poppies

A general-purpose artistic model with good coherency

--test + --creative
Midjourney Version testp creative example image of the prompt Vibrant California Poppies
--testp
Midjourney Version testp example image of the prompt Vibrant California Poppies

A photo-realism model with good coherency

--testp + --creative
Midjourney Version testp creative example image of the prompt Vibrant California Poppies
Notes on current test models --test and --testp

Test models only support --stylize values between 1250–5000.
Test models do not support multi-prompts or image-prompts
Test models have a maximum aspect ratio of 3:2 or 2:3.
Test models only generate two initial grid images when the aspect ratio is 1:1.
Test models only generate one initial grid image when the aspect ratio is not 1:1.
Words near the front of the prompt may matter more than words near the back.


How to Switch Models

Use the Version or Test Parameter

Add --v 1, --v 2, --v 3, --v 4, --v 4 --style 4a, --v4 --style 4b --test, --testp, --test --creative, --testp --creative or --niji to the end of your prompt.

Animated Gif showing how the Midjourney version parameter is typed

Use the Settings Command

Type /settings and select your preferred version from the menu.

1️⃣ MJ Version 1 2️⃣ MJ Version 2 3️⃣ MJ Version 3 4️⃣ MJ Version 4 🌈 Niji Mode 🤖MJ Test 📷 MJ Test Photo

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