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Image Prompts
Want to influence the content, composition, and colors of
your Midjourney creations? Include an image as part of your
prompt!
This feature is compatible with version 7. Instructions and settings remain
accurate.
There are several ways you can use your own pictures when creating prompts with
Midjourney. In this article, we'll focus on Image Prompts, but there are also Character
References, Style References, and moodboards using Personalization. You can even mix and
match to get exactly what you want in your images!
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What are Image Prompts?
Image Prompts let you guide Midjourney by including an image along with your text prompt.
Midjourney looks at your image's core elements, and uses it as a source of inspiration for
your new and unique image.
Three Ways to Use Image Prompts
1 Single Image Prompt + Text Prompt
Choose an image similar to your vision, then add descriptive text. Your text prompt
should include everything you want in the final image, rather than instructions for
changing the reference image.
2 Multiple Image Prompts Without Text Prompt
Upload two or more images without text to blend them together—similar to using the
Blend command in Discord. This is perfect if you want Midjourney to focus on visual
elements.
3 Multiple Image Prompts + Text Prompt
Combine several images with descriptive text for more detailed guidance. Use your
text prompt to specify important details not visible in your reference images.
Using Image Prompts
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To add an image to your prompt, start by clicking on the image icon in the
Imagine bar. This opens the images panel, allowing you to upload new images or
pick from those you've already uploaded. You can even select multiple images to
use in your prompt!
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Click your image in the uploads library to automatically add it as an Image Prompt.
You can also drag and drop your image into any of the image sections to use it in
different ways. To remove your image from the Imagine bar, hover your mouse over
it and click the X icon.
If you want to use your images with multiple prompts, click the lock icon to
keep your images pinned to the Imagine bar.
Image Reference Types:
Image Prompt (default)
Style Reference
Character Reference (not currently available in version 7)
Important to Understand
Midjourney uses Image Prompts and references as inspiration to guide new
creations, not to copy them exactly. If you're looking to make precise changes on
your own images, check out the Editor.
Image Weight
If you want more control over how much your Image Prompt affects the final image, try
using the image weight parameter --iw .
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If you don't set an --iw value, Midjourney will use the default setting. By choosing a higher
weight, your Image Prompt will have a bigger impact on the finished image.
Remember, different Midjourney versions have different image weight ranges.
Version 6 Version 5 Version 4 Niji 6 Niji 5
Image Weight Default 1 1 -- 1 1
Image Weight Range 0-3 0-2 -- 0-3 0-2
More Information
Need Help Getting Started?
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Getting Started Guide
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