MidJourney Cheat Sheet: Parameters Explained with Examples
Unlock the full potential of Midjourney by mastering its parameters. This guide provides a detailed breakdown of each parameter, its function, default values, and useful notes to help you achieve stunning AI-generated visuals.
Core Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Default Value | Notes |
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| --aspect / --ar | Changes the aspect ratio of the image. | 1:1 |
Use formats like --ar 16:9 for wide images. |
| --stylize / --s | Influences MidJourney's default aesthetic style. | 100 |
Range: 0–1000. Higher values = more stylization. |
| --chaos | Adjusts variation in the results. | 0 |
Range: 0–100. Higher values = unexpected outputs. |
| --quality / --q | Determines rendering quality and time. | 1 |
Options: 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2. V6.1 adds --q 2 for detailed textures at reduced coherence. |
| --weird / --w | Explores unusual aesthetics. | 0 |
Range: 0–3000. Perfect for experimental designs. |
| --iw | Balances image and text prompts. | 1 |
Range: 0–2. Higher values emphasize images. |
Advanced Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Default Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| --sw | Style Weight: Adjusts stylization strength with style references. | 100 |
Range: 0–1000. Higher values = stronger style influence. |
| --cw | Character Weight: Impacts adherence to character references. | 100 |
Range: 0–100. |
| --repeat / --r | Generates multiple jobs from one prompt. | 1 |
Range: 1–40. |
| --version / --v | Specifies the MidJourney algorithm version. | Latest version | Options: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, or 6. |
| --niji | Focuses on anime-style images. | - |
Great for creating anime-style outputs. |
| --no | Excludes specified elements (e.g., --no plants). |
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Useful for refining results. |
| --sref | Applies style elements from an image URL. | - |
Multiple URLs and weights can be used. |
| --sref random | Applies random style tuning from 1B+ base styles. | - |
Adds variety to outputs. |
Performance and Control Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Default Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| --fast | Runs a single job in fast mode. | - |
Speeds up rendering at the cost of quality. |
| --relax | Runs a single job in relax mode. | - |
Slower rendering but more refined. |
| --seed | Sets the seed number for reproducible results. | - |
Range: 0–4294967295. |
| --stop | Stops rendering at a specified percentage. | - |
Range: 10–100. |
| --tile | Creates seamless tiling images. | - |
Perfect for patterns and wallpapers. |
| --turbo | Runs a job in turbo mode. | - |
Prioritizes speed over precision. |
Examples
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Wide Image with Stylization:
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Experimental Aesthetics:
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Style Referencing:
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Seamless Pattern:
Learn More
Mastering Architecture, Landscape Design and Interior Design with Midjourney
Architecture Midjourney V6 prompts guidebook (PDF and online google doc)
