Parameters are additional options that you can add to your prompts to control how images are generated. You can specify parameters such as image size, whether to include the sky, and many more.
To use parameters, simply add them to the end of your prompt, as shown in the following example:
(Image size is 16:9, no sky)
Aspect Ratios
The aspect parameter allows you to specify the aspect ratio of the generated image. You can do this by using the --aspect or --ar flag, followed by the desired aspect ratio.
Some common aspect ratios include:
--aspect 1:1Â (square)--aspect 5:4--aspect 3:2--aspect 7:4
Chaos
The chaos parameter controls the variation between the four images in the grid. Chaos can be set to a value between 0 and 100. The default value is 0.
prompt example:Â /imagine prompt:Â a silver seashell inlaid with pink and green accents --c 0
The higher the chaos value, the more different the four images will be.
To use the chaos parameter, use the --chaos or --c flag, followed by the desired value.
Example:
(Chaos is set to 50)
(Notice how the style of each image starts to differ)
(Chaos is set to 80)
(Notice how the style of each image is now very different)
Quality
The quality parameter affects the amount of time it takes to generate an image.
A higher quality setting will result in a longer processing time.
A lower quality setting will result in a faster processing time.
The default quality setting is 100. The maximum value is 1000.
| Model Version | Quality .25 | Quality .5 | Quality 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version 6 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Version 5.2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| niji 5 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
To use the quality parameter, use the --q flag, followed by the desired value.
Example:
(No quality value is specified, so the default value of 0 is used)
Quality Comparison
Prompt example: /imagine prompt intricate woodcut of a peony --q .25
--quality .25
quickest results, least detailed results
4× faster and ¼ the GPU minutes.
--quality .5
less detailed results
2× faster and ½ the GPU minutes.
--quality 1
the default setting
How to Use the Quality Parameter
Use the --quality or --q Parameter
Add --quality <value> or --q <value> to the end of your prompt.
Seeds
In Midjourney, the --seed parameter lets you influence the creative process by providing a starting point for image generation. This starting point is similar to static on a TV screen and is called “visual noise.”
By default, Midjourney assigns a random seed number to each prompt, resulting in unique images. However, you can specify a specific seed number using the --seed parameter followed by a whole number between 0 and 4294967295.
Using the same seed number and prompt will generally produce similar images, although the exact outcome can vary slightly.
Here’s what you need to remember about seed numbers:
- They only affect the initial stage of image generation.
- Seed values work differently between Midjourney versions:
- Versions 1, 2, 3, test, and test p:Â Similar seed values will result in images with similar composition, color, and details.
- Versions 4, 5, 6, and niji:Â Identical seed values will produce nearly identical images.
- Seed numbers are not permanent and can change between sessions, so don’t rely on them being the same across different attempts.
Here is an example of how the seed parameter can be used to generate images with similar elements, colors, and details:
(The prompt is the same for all images, but the seed value is different)
(Notice how the images have similar elements, colors, and details)
Compare images between V5 and V6
How to recreate images with similar styles using seeds
Stop Parameter
The stop parameter controls the level of detail and blurriness in the generated image.
- A higherÂ
stop value will result in a more detailed image. - A lowerÂ
stop value will result in a more blurred image.
The default stop value is 100. You can specify a value between 10 and 100.
The stop parameter does not work while upscaling.
prompt example:Â /imagine promptsplatter art painting of acorns --stop 90
prompt example: /imagine prompt a wooden inlay oak leaf --stop 50
Example:
(Stop is set to 50)
(Notice how the image is more blurred)
(Stop is set to 100)
(Notice how the image is more detailed)
How to Change the Stop Percentage
Use the --stop Parameter
Add --stop <value> to the end of your prompt.
Stylize Parameter
The stylize parameter controls the artistic style of the generated image.
- A lowerÂ
stylize value will result in an image that is more faithful to the prompt. - A higherÂ
stylize value will result in an image that is more artistic and less faithful to the prompt.
The default stylize value is 100. You can specify a value between 0 and 1000
You can use the /settings command to set the default stylize value.
Example:
(Stylize is set to 50)
(Notice how the image is more artistic)
(Stylize is set to 100)
(Notice how the image is more faithful to the prompt)Tile Parameter
The tile parameter generates images that can be used as repeating patterns for fabrics, wallpapers, and textures.
--tile works with Model Versions 1 2 3 test testp 5 5.1 5.2 and 6.
To use the tile parameter, simply add --tile to the end of your prompt.
Example:
prompt a pattern of pink and blue striped river stones --tile No Parameter
The no parameter allows you to exclude specific elements from the generated image.
For example, you could use --no sky to prevent the image from including a sky.
To use the no parameter, add --no followed by the element you want to exclude.
Examples:
(A beautiful lake without a sky)
(A red apple without a green leaf)The “No” parameter is a powerful tool in Midjourney that allows you to control what doesn’t appear in your generated image. Here’s a breakdown of how it works:
What it does:
- Tells Midjourney which elements you don’t want to include in the image.
How to use it:
- AddÂ
--no followed by the elements you want to exclude, separated by commas. - For example:Â
--no sky, water will generate an image without a sky or water.
Examples:
- Prompt:Â
still life gouache painting (Includes various objects) - Prompt with no parameter:Â
still life gouache painting, please don't add fruit! (May still include some fruit) - Improved prompt:Â
still life gouache painting --no fruit (Excludes fruit)
Comparison with “Don’t”:
- Midjourney interprets every word in the prompt as a potential element.
- Using phrases like “don’t add” might not be effective due to differences in interpretation.
- Using “–no” is the recommended approach for clear exclusion.
Multi-Prompting and Weighting:
- The “–no” parameter works similarly to setting the weight of an element in a multi-prompt to “-0.5.”
still life gouache painting:: fruit:: -0.5Â is the same asÂstill life gouache painting --no fruit.
Remember:
- AddÂ
--no item1, item2, ... to the end of your prompt.
With these guidelines, you can effectively use the “No” parameter to enhance the control you have over your Midjourney creations!
