Midjourney Cheat Sheet
Every Midjourney parameter, slash command and prompt technique in one searchable, copyable reference: --ar, --stylize, --chaos, --sref, --cref and more.
Prompt structure
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Who or what the image is of - lead with it. | a red fox | |
| The look: photo, oil painting, 3D render, anime, etc. | cinematic photograph | |
| Setting, time of day and light quality. | misty forest, golden hour | |
| Shot type, lens and focus. | wide shot, 35mm, shallow depth of field | |
| Trailing --flags that control the render. Always go at the very end. | --ar 3:2 --v 7 --stylize 250 |
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Core parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Aspect ratio of the image. Default is 1:1. | --ar 16:9 | |
| Which Midjourney model version to use. | --v 7 | |
| Use the Niji model, tuned for anime and illustration. | --niji 6 | |
| Apply less of Midjourney's automatic beautification for a more literal result. | --style raw | |
| How strongly Midjourney's default aesthetic is applied. Default 100. Short form --s. | --stylize 250 | |
| How varied and unexpected the four starting images are from each other. Short form --c. | --chaos 30 | |
| Push toward offbeat, experimental aesthetics. Short form --w. | --weird 500 | |
| Render time and detail. Lower is faster and cheaper. Short form --q. | --q .5 |
Control & refinement
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Negative prompt - steer away from something. | --no text, watermark | |
| Fix the starting noise so a prompt is reproducible. | --seed 1234 | |
| Generate a seamless, repeating pattern. | leaf pattern --tile | |
| Stop the job early for a softer, less-finished look. | --stop 80 | |
| Run the same prompt several times at once. Short form --r. | --repeat 4 |
Image, style & character references
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Put an image link at the start of the prompt to use it as a visual reference. | https://img.url/cat.png a cat astronaut | |
| Image weight - how strongly a reference image influences the result. | --iw 1.5 | |
| Style reference - match the style (not content) of an image. | --sref https://img.url/style.png | |
| Style reference weight - how strongly the --sref style is applied. | --sw 400 | |
| Character reference - keep the same character across images. | --cref https://img.url/hero.png | |
| Character weight. 100 matches face, hair and clothes; lower keeps the face but varies the rest. | --cw 40 |
Slash commands
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Generate images from a text prompt. | /imagine a neon city --ar 21:9 | |
| Blend 2 to 5 uploaded images into one. | /blend | |
| Upload an image and get suggested prompts for it. | /describe | |
| Analyze a long prompt and show which words matter most. | /shorten | |
| Open the panel to set model, style, speed and more. | /settings | |
| Switch generation speed mode (relax is unlimited on higher plans). | /relax | |
| Check your plan, mode and how many jobs you have running. | /info |
Advanced prompting
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Permutation prompt - creates a separate job for each option in the braces. | a {red, blue, gold} dragon | |
| Multi-prompt - split a prompt into separate concepts Midjourney weighs individually. | space:: ship | |
| Weight a concept - a higher number makes it more important. | hot::2 dog | |
| Apply your personalization profile (your ranked visual preferences). | --p |
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between --stylize and --chaos?
Stylize controls how strongly Midjourney's own aesthetic is applied to your prompt - higher is prettier but less literal. Chaos controls how different the four starting images are from each other - higher gives more varied, surprising options.
How do I keep a character consistent across images?
Add --cref with a URL of the character, then tune --cw. Use --cw 100 to match the face, hair and clothing, or lower it (for example --cw 30) to keep the face but let the outfit and setting change.
What aspect ratio should I use?
The default is 1:1. Use --ar 16:9 or 21:9 for wallpapers and video frames, 2:3 or 3:4 for portraits and prints, and 3:2 for a classic photography look.
Where do I type these commands?
In the Midjourney bot on Discord or in the Midjourney web app. Parameters like --ar always go at the very end of your /imagine prompt.
Is there a free version of Midjourney?
No. Midjourney is subscription-only with no ongoing free tier, so a paid plan is needed to generate images.
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