Midjourney
by Midjourney, Inc. · www.midjourney.com ↗
Text-to-image generation service known for high-quality artistic output.
text-to-image
- Category
- Image Generation
- Business model
- Paid
- Availability
- Global
- Launched
- 2022-07
- Record updated
- 2026-07-16
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- US
Overview
Midjourney is a text-to-image service from an independent US research lab, known for distinctive, high-quality artistic output. Images are generated through its web app and Discord, with editing, upscaling, and style-control tools. It is a paid service offered through subscription tiers.
Key features
- Text-to-image generation with a recognizable artistic style
- Web editor and Discord workflow
- Style references, character consistency, and personalization
- Upscaling, variations, and inpainting tools
Use cases
- Concept art and illustration exploration
- Marketing and editorial imagery
- Mood boards and visual ideation
Pricing
Midjourney is subscription-only; tiers differ in generation speed, concurrency, and usage rights.
Frequently asked questions
Is Midjourney free?
No. Midjourney is a paid service offered through monthly subscription tiers.
How do I use Midjourney?
Images are generated through Midjourney's web app or its Discord bot using text prompts.
What is Midjourney known for?
Midjourney is known for high-quality, stylistically distinctive artistic images from text prompts.
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