Midjourney Prompting & Creation Guide

✍️ Midjourney Prompt Kaise Likhe

Complete guide to writing effective Midjourney prompts - Structure, keywords, parameters, and prompt engineering techniques.

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🎓 Best Midjourney Prompts for Beginners

Collection of proven prompts for different categories - characters, landscapes, fantasy, sci-fi, and abstract art.

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⚙️ Advanced Prompt Parameters Explained

Deep dive into Midjourney parameters - --v, --q, --chaos, --tile, --no, --iw, and dozens of other advanced options.

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📐 Aspect Ratio, Stylize, Seed Samjho

Understanding key Midjourney concepts - aspect ratios for different formats, stylize values, and seed for reproducibility.

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🔄 Image to Image in Midjourney

Guide to using image prompts, blending images, controlling composition with reference images, and remixing existing art.

Image Techniques

🎭 Style Reference & Remix Mode

Master style transfer with --sref, use Remix Mode for controlled variations, and maintain consistency across generations.

Style Techniques

Midjourney Prompt Engineering Master Guide

Prompt engineering is the art of communicating with AI to generate desired images. This comprehensive guide covers everything from basic prompt structure to advanced parameters, giving you complete control over Midjourney's creative output. Whether you're a beginner or advanced user, these techniques will transform your AI art creation process.

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The Anatomy of a Perfect Midjourney Prompt

A well-structured Midjourney prompt consists of four key components: 1) Subject - The main focus (character, object, scene), 2) Style & Quality - Artistic style, medium, quality descriptors, 3) Composition & Details - Camera angle, lighting, colors, details, 4) Parameters - Technical settings (--ar, --v, --style, etc.). Example: "A majestic dragon sleeping on gold coins in a dark cave, cinematic lighting, hyper-detailed digital painting, fantasy art style by Greg Rutkowski, dramatic shadows, glowing eyes --ar 16:9 --v 5.2 --style raw --chaos 25". The order matters - Midjourney gives more weight to elements mentioned earlier in the prompt. Use commas to separate different concepts and be specific but not overly restrictive.

                    # Perfect Prompt Structure Example

                    /imagine prompt:

                    A cyberpunk samurai standing in neon-lit Tokyo street at night,

                    cinematic lighting, rain effects, reflections on wet pavement,

                    detailed character design, photorealistic, 8k resolution,

                    art by Syd Mead and Masamune Shirow --ar 2:3 --v 5.2 --style raw

                    # Components Breakdown:

                    # 1. Subject: cyberpunk samurai in Tokyo street

                    # 2. Details: night, rain, reflections, lighting

                    # 3. Style: photorealistic, cinematic, specific artists

                    # 4. Parameters: aspect ratio, version, style preset

Best Midjourney Prompts for Beginners - Category Examples

Character Prompts

"Portrait of a wise old wizard with a long beard, intricate robes, holding a glowing crystal staff, fantasy art, detailed face, magical aura, studio lighting, digital painting"

--ar 2:3 --v 5.2 --style expressive

Landscape Prompts

"A serene mountain lake at sunrise, mist rising from water, pine forest, majestic snow-capped peaks reflected in water, photorealistic, Ansel Adams style, national geographic photo"

--ar 16:9 --v 5.2 --style raw

Sci-Fi Prompts

"Futuristic city with flying cars and holographic advertisements, cyberpunk aesthetic, neon lights, rainy night, blade runner style, cinematic, wide angle shot, detailed architecture"

--ar 21:9 --v 5.2 --style raw --chaos 40

Fantasy Prompts

"Enchanted forest with bioluminescent plants, magical creatures, floating islands, waterfall with glowing water, fantasy illustration, art by Alan Lee, dreamlike, ethereal lighting"

--ar 3:2 --v 5.2 --style expressive

Advanced Midjourney Parameters Explained

Parameter	Description	Values	Example Usage
--v	Midjourney version (5.2 recommended)	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5.1, 5.2	`--v 5.2`
--ar	Aspect ratio (width:height)	1:1, 2:3, 3:2, 4:5, 16:9, 21:9	`--ar 16:9`
--style	Style preset (raw, expressive)	raw, expressive	`--style raw`
--chaos	Randomness/variation level	0-100	`--chaos 50`
--stylize	Artistic interpretation strength	0-1000 (default 100)	`--stylize 750`
--seed	Random seed for reproducibility	0-4294967295	`--seed 123456`
--iw	Image weight (for image prompts)	0.5-2.0 (default 1)	`--iw 1.5`
--no	Negative prompt (exclude elements)	text descriptions	`--no people, text`

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Aspect Ratio, Stylize, and Seed - Core Concepts

Aspect Ratio (--ar): Controls image dimensions. Common ratios: 1:1 (square, Instagram), 2:3 (portrait, mobile), 3:2 (standard photo), 16:9 (widescreen, desktop), 21:9 (ultrawide, cinematic). Higher ratios give Midjourney more "room" for complex scenes. Stylize (--s): Controls how much Midjourney interprets vs. literally follows your prompt. Lower values (0-250) = more literal, higher values (750-1000) = more artistic/interpretive. Default is 100. Seed (--seed): A number that initializes Midjourney's random number generator. Same seed + same prompt = similar (not identical) results. Essential for: Creating variations, maintaining character consistency, reproducing favorite results. Find seed in image reactions (✉️ envelope reaction) or use --seed random for random seed each time.

Image to Image Techniques in Midjourney

Upload Reference Image

Type /imagine then drag & drop or upload your reference image. Midjourney will analyze the composition, colors, and style.

Add Text Prompt

After image URL, add your text description. The AI blends your image's visual elements with the text description.

Control with --iw

Use --iw parameter to control image influence: 0.5 (low influence) to 2.0 (high influence). Default is 1.

Blend Multiple Images

Upload 2-5 images with /blend command. Midjourney merges elements from all images into new creation.

                    Image to Image Examples:

                    Single Image Reference:

                    /imagine prompt: [image-url] a futuristic version of this building --iw 1.5 --ar 3:2

                    Image Blend:

                    /blend [image1-url] [image2-url] [image3-url] --dimensions 1024x1024

                    Style Transfer:

                    /imagine prompt: [style-image-url] [content-image-url] --style raw --iw 1.2

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Style Reference & Remix Mode Mastery

Style Reference (--sref): The most powerful style transfer tool in Midjourney. Use --sref [image-url] to apply another image's style to your prompt. Works best with: Artworks with strong style, consistent color palettes, distinctive textures. You can use multiple style references: --sref [url1] --sref [url2] --sw 100 (style weight). Remix Mode: Activate with /prefer remix or toggle in settings. When enabled, clicking V1-V4 variation buttons lets you edit the prompt while keeping image composition. Essential for: Iterative refinement, fixing specific elements, exploring variations while maintaining core composition. Remix + Seed = Ultimate control for character consistency and scene development across multiple generations.

Advanced Prompt Engineering Techniques

Layered Prompting

Break complex scenes into layers: [foreground], [midground], [background]. Example: "In the foreground: a detailed knight, midground: castle gates, background: misty mountains"

Weighted Keywords

Use :: to assign weights: dragon::2 castle::1.5 knight::0.8. Higher weights get more attention. Can also use negative weights: blurry::-1

Color Control

Specify color palettes: "color scheme: teal and gold with magenta accents", "monochromatic blue palette", "complementary colors: orange and blue"

Photography Terms

Use camera/lens terms: "shot on Canon EOS R5, 85mm f/1.4 lens, shallow depth of field, bokeh, professional photography, high detail"

                    # Proven Prompt Formulas

                    # Character Formula:

                    [character description], [pose/action], [clothing], [setting],

                    [art style], [artist references], [lighting], [details] --ar 2:3

                    # Landscape Formula:

                    [time of day] view of [location], [weather conditions],

                    [foreground elements], [background elements], [photography style],

                    [camera specs], [color palette] --ar 16:9

                    # Abstract Formula:

                    Abstract composition of [shapes/forms], [colors], [textures],

                    [movement/flow], [art movement/style], [mood/emotion],

                    [medium: digital painting/ink/watercolor] --ar 1:1 --style expressive

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Pro Tips for Better Results

1) Use specific artists - Midjourney recognizes hundreds of artists. Research artists in your desired style. 2) Version matters - v5.2 is best for realism, v5.1 for stylized, v5 for balanced. 3) --style raw gives more control, --style expressive for creative interpretation. 4) Prompt length - 50-100 words optimal. Too short = generic, too long = confusion. 5) Negative prompts - Use --no to exclude unwanted elements (--no text, watermark, blurry). 6) Temperature testing - Generate same prompt with different --chaos values (0, 25, 50, 75) to see variation range. 7) Save good seeds - When you get a great result, save the seed for future variations.

Midjourney Prompting FAQs

What's the difference between --stylize and --style parameters?

--stylize (or --s) controls how "artistic" or "interpretive" Midjourney is with your prompt. Range: 0-1000. Lower values (0-250) make Midjourney follow your prompt more literally. Higher values (750-1000) make it more creative/interpretive. Default is 100. --style is a preset that changes Midjourney's behavior more fundamentally. Options: --style raw (more literal, less opinionated, better prompt following) and --style expressive (default, more artistic, adds its own interpretation). They work together: --style raw --stylize 100 gives precise control, while --style expressive --stylize 750 gives creative freedom. For beginners: Start with --style raw --stylize 100 for predictable results. For artistic exploration: --style expressive --stylize 750.

How do I maintain character consistency across multiple images?

Character consistency requires three techniques used together: 1) Seed Control - Use the same seed (--seed 123456) with similar prompts, 2) Reference Images - Use your best character image as reference ([image-url] same character in different pose --iw 1.2 --seed 123456), 3) Detailed Description - Create a "character sheet" prompt with specific details (hair color/style, eye color, facial features, clothing style, accessories) and reuse it, 4) Remix Mode - Enable remix and make small prompt changes while maintaining visual consistency. Pro tip: Create a base character, upscale it, then use variations (V1-V4) with remix mode enabled to create different poses/expressions while keeping the character recognizable. Save your character prompt template for reuse.

What are the best aspect ratios for different use cases?

Choose aspect ratio based on your end use: Social Media - Instagram: 1:1 (square), 4:5 (portrait); Twitter: 16:9; Facebook: 1.91:1. Wallpapers - Mobile: 9:16 or 9:18; Desktop: 16:9; Ultrawide: 21:9. Print - Standard photo: 3:2 or 4:3; Poster: 2:3; Banner: 3:1. Art & Illustration - Comic panel: 2:3; Manga: 3:4; Graphic novel: 1.85:1. Cinematic - Widescreen: 16:9; Cinemascope: 2.35:1; IMAX: 1.43:1. Technical note: Midjourney has maximum pixel dimensions (1024x1024 for 1:1, 896x1152 for 2:3, etc.). Higher aspect ratios give Midjourney more "space" for complex scenes but may reduce detail density. For character portraits: 2:3 or 3:4. For landscapes: 16:9 or 21:9. For abstract/patterns: 1:1.

How do I use multiple image references effectively?

Multiple image references work best when each image contributes something specific: 1) Composition Reference - First image sets layout/framing, 2) Style Reference - Second image provides artistic style, 3) Color Reference - Third image sets color palette. Syntax: /imagine prompt: [image1-url] [image2-url] [image3-url] your text description --iw 1.5. You can control individual weights using advanced syntax: [image1-url]::2 [image2-url]::1.5 [image3-url]::1 description (higher weight = more influence). For character + style: Use character image + style image. For environment + lighting: Use location image + mood/lighting image. Limit to 2-3 images maximum to avoid confusing the AI. Use /blend for simple merging of 2-5 images without text description.

What are the most important parameters for professional results?

For professional-quality results, always include these parameters: 1) --v 5.2 - Latest version for best quality, 2) --style raw - More control, less Midjourney "opinion", 3) --ar [ratio] - Correct aspect ratio for your use case, 4) --chaos [0-100] - 0-25 for consistent/expected results, 50-75 for creative exploration, 5) --stylize [0-1000] - 100-250 for literal interpretation, 500-750 for artistic, 6) --seed [number] - For reproducibility and variations. Professional workflow: Generate with --v 5.2 --style raw --chaos 25 --stylize 100, find best result, note seed, create variations with --seed [number] --stylize 250, upscale chosen variation, then use that as reference for further refinements. Always use descriptive, specific prompts with artistic references for highest quality.

Important Notice: This guide provides educational information about Midjourney prompt engineering. Prompt effectiveness may vary based on Midjourney version updates and model changes. Always test new techniques and verify current parameter functionality. This information is for educational purposes and does not guarantee specific results.