Pan

Want to explore beyond your image's borders? Use Pan to grow the canvas with new detail! 

To pan V8.1 images, open them in the Editor. Note that panning currently uses V6.1. For more information about V8.1, see our Version article. 

What is Pan? 

Imagine you have a framed photo and you want to make the frame bigger without changing the picture itself. Pan expands the "canvas" of your image in a direction you choose. The extra space is then filled with new details that match the original image, using guidance from your prompt. It's a cool way to explore and add context to your picture while keeping the core parts untouched.

Pan is compatible with Midjourney versions 5 and later, however when using V7, Pan still utilizes V6.1.

Using Pan

• Start by clicking on any image you've made on your Create or Organize page. This will open the image, revealing more options.

  Next, look for the "Creation Actions" section where you'll find the Pan options. Choose any of the arrow buttons to quickly expand your image in the direction you want.

  If you can't find the Pan options right away, just click "More options" and add a checkmark next to Pan to make them visible.

  

  If you'd like to change your prompt while panning to add new elements, click the "Editor" button. This loads your image into Midjourney's editor, where you can make multiple changes at once (pan, Zoom Out, Remix, and Vary Region). You can click and drag the canvas edges or select a different aspect ratio to pan.

  

  For more detailed guidance, check out our article on the Editor.

• After your image is generated, use the U1 U2 U3 U4 buttons to separate your favorite image from the initial grid. Once separated, use the ⬅️ ➡️ ⬇️ ⬆️ arrow buttons to quickly expand your image in the direction you want.

  If you'd like to change your prompt while panning to add new elements, make sure to turn on Remix Mode in your settings panel. Once on, a window will pop up after pressing the Pan buttons, allowing you to edit the prompt.