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    Article Summary

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

    --version accepts the values 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 5.1.
    --version can be abbreviated --v


    Default Model Version 5.1

    The Midjourney V5.1 model is the newest and most advanced, released on May 4th, 2023. To use this model, add the --v 5.1 parameter to the end of a prompt, or use the /settings command and select 5️⃣ MJ Version 5.1

    This model has a stronger default aesthetic, making it easier to use with simple text prompts. It also has high Coherency, excels at accurately interpreting natural language prompts, produces fewer unwanted artifacts and borders, has increased image sharpness, and supports advanced features like repeating patterns with --tile


    Midjourney Version 5.1 example image of the prompt Vibrant California Poppies
    Prompt: vibrant California poppies --v 5.1
    Example image created with the Midjourney v5 algorithm using the Prompt: high contrast surreal collage
    Prompt: high contrast surreal collage --v 5.1

    Model Version 5.1 + Style Raw Parameter

    Midjourney Model Version 5.1 can be fine-tuned with the --style raw parameter to reduce Midjourney default aesthetic.

    Read more about the Midjourney --style parameter.


    default --v 5.1
    Midjourney Version v5.1 example image of the prompt vibrant california poppies --v 5.1

    vibrant California poppies

    --style raw
    Midjourney Version v5.1 example image of the prompt vibrant california poppies --v 5.1 --style raw

    vibrant California poppies --style raw

    default --v 5.1
    Midjourney Version v5.1 example image high contrast surreal collage --v 5.1

    high contrast surreal collage

    --v 5.1 --style raw
    Midjourney Version v5.1 example image high contrast surreal collage --v 5.1 --style raw

    high contrast surreal collage --style raw



    Model Version 5

    The Midjourney V5 model produces more photographic generations than the default 5.1 model. This model produces images that closely match the prompt but may require longer prompts to achieve your desired aesthetic.

    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

    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


    Model Version 4

    The Midjourney V4 was the default model from Nov 2022–May 2023. This model featured an entirely new codebase and brand-new AI architecture designed by Midjourney and trained on the new Midjourney AI supercluster. Model Version 4 had an increased knowledge of creatures, places, and objects compared to previous models.

    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


    Niji Model 5

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

    To use this model, add the --niji 5 parameter to the end of a prompt, or use the /settings command and select 🍏 Niji version 5

    This model is sensitive to the --stylize parameter. Experiment with different stylization ranges to fine-tune your images.

    Niji Style Parameters

    Niji Model Version 5 can also be fine-tuned with --style parameters to achieve unique looks. Try --style cute, --style scenic, --style original (uses the original Niji Model Version 5, which was the default before May 26th, 2023) , or --style expressive.

    default --niji 5
    Midjourney Version v5 example image of the prompt birds perching on a branch --niji 5

    birds perching on a twig --niji 5

    --style original
    Midjourney Version v5 example image of the prompt birds perching on a branch --style original--niji 5

    birds perching on a twig --niji 5 --style original

    --style cute
    Midjourney Version v5 example image of the prompt birds perching on a branch --niji 5 --style cute

    birds perching on a twig --niji 5 --style cute

    --style expressive
    Midjourney Version v5 example image of the prompt birds perching on a branch --niji 5 --style expressive

    birds perching on a twig --niji 5 --style expressive

    --style scenic
    Midjourney Version v5 example image of the prompt birds perching on a branch --niji 5 --style scenic

    birds perching on a twig --niji 5 --style scenic


    Niji 5 vs. Midjourney Version 5.1

    --v 5.1
    Example image grid created with the Midjourney v5.1 algorithm  using the Prompt: vibrant california poppies

    vibrant California poppies

    --niji 5
    Example image grid created with the Midjourney niji 5 algorithm  using the Prompt: vibrant california poppies

    vibrant California poppies --niji 5

    --v 5.1
    Example image grid created with the Midjourney v5.1 algorithm  using the Prompt: birds on a twig

    birds sitting on a twig

    --niji 5
    Example image grid created with the Midjourney niji 5 algorithm  using the Prompt: birds on a twig

    birds sitting on a twig --niji 5



    How to Switch Models

    Use the Version or Test Parameter

    Add --v 4 --v 5 --v 5.1 --v 5.1 --style raw --niji 5 --niji 5 --style cute --niji 5 --style original --niji 5 --style scenic or --niji 5 --style scenic 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.

    4️⃣ MJ Version 4 5️⃣ MJ Version 5 5️⃣ MJ Version 5.1 🍎 Niji Version 5

    Legacy Models

    You can experiment with early Midjourney models using the --version parameter Read more about Midjourney Legacy Models.