- DarkLight
Legacy Upscalers
- DarkLight
Earlier Midjourney model versions start by generating a grid of low-resolution image options for each Job. You can use a Midjourney upscaler on any of these images to increase the size and add additional details. There are multiple upscale models available for upscaling an image. Using an upscaler uses your subscription's GPU minutes.
The U1
U2
U3
U4
buttons under each image grid are used to upscale the selected image.
Midjourney Dimensions and Sizes
All sizes are for square 1:1 aspect ratios.
Model Version | Starting Grid Size | V4 Default Upscaler | Detail Upscale | Light Upscale | Beta Upscale | Max Upscale** |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Version 5 | 1024 x 1024 | - | - | - | - | - |
Version 4 | 512 x 512 | 1024 x 1024* | 1024 x 1024 | 1024 x 1024 | 2048 x 2048 | - |
v1–v3 | 256 x 256 | - | 1024 x 1024* | 1024 x 1024 | 1024 x 1024 | 1664 x 1664 |
niji | 512 x 512 | 1024 x 1024 | 1024 x 1024 | 1024 x 1024 | 2048 x 2048 | - |
niji 5 | 1024 x 1024 | - | - | - | - | - |
test / testp | 512 x 512 | - | - | - | 2048 x 2048 | - |
hd | 512 x 512 | - | 1536 x 1536* | 1536 x 1536 | 2048 x 2048 | - |
*
= the default upscaler for each Midjourney Version Model.
**
Max Upscale is an older resource-intensive upscaler and is only available when users are in Fast Mode.
Learn more about image sizes, dimensions, and DPI.
Model Version 4 Upscaler
The Model Version 4 upscaler increases image size while smoothing or refining details. Some small elements may change between the initial grid image and the finished upscale.
prompt: adorable rubber duck medieval knight

prompt: sand cathedral

Light Upscaler
The Light Upscaler creates a 1024px x 1024px image and adds a moderate amount of details and textures. The Light Upscaler is useful for faces and smooth surfaces when using older Midjourney Model Versions.
Use the --uplight
parameter to change the behavior of the U1
U2
U3
U4
upscale buttons to use the Light Upscaler.
prompt: adorable rubber duck medieval knight

prompt: sand cathedral

Detailed Upscaler
The Detail Upscaler creates a 1024px x 1024px image and adds many additional fine details to the image.
Images that have been upscaled with the detailed upscaler can be upscaled again using the Upscale to Max
button for a final resolution of 1664px x 1664px. Upscale to Max
is only available when in Fast mode.
The Detailed upscaler was the default for Midjourney Model Versions V1
, V2
, V3
, and hd
prompt: adorable rubber duck medieval knight

prompt: sand cathedral

Beta Upscaler
The Beta Upscaler creates a 2048px x 2048px image without adding many additional details. The Beta Uspcaler is useful for faces and smooth surfaces.
Use the --upbeta
parameter to change the behavior of the U1
U2
U3
U4
upscale buttons to use the Beta Upscaler.
prompt: adorable rubber duck medieval knight

prompt: sand cathedral

How to Switch Upscalers
Use the Settings Command
Type /settings
and select your preferred upscaler from the menu.
Use an Upscaler Parameter
Add --uplight
, or --upbeta
to the end of your prompt.
Use an Upscale Redo Button
After you upscale an image you will see a row of buttons underneath the image that let you redo the upscale using a different upscaler model.