The age of AI-generated artwork is upon us, and the internet is full of users trying to create the perfect hints to guide the AI into creating the right images — and sometimes the wrong ones. Sounds interesting? Midjourney is a more common AI tool that people use to create dreamlike landscapes and themes with just a few words.
If you want to try Midjourney, it's free to sign up and you can start trying out the AI generator in minutes. Here's everything you need to know to use it for the first time.
How to get started with Midjourney
Step 1: Make sure you have a Discord login. Midjourney runs entirely on Discord, so you need an account there to use it. If you haven't signed up for Discord, it's also free.
Step 2: Visit the Midjourney website. Here, opt- in to the beta . This will automatically take you to the Discord invite.
Step 3: Accept the Midjourney invitation on Discord. Choose to continue on Discord .
Step 4: Your Discord app will not open automatically. When it appears, select the boat-like Midjourney icon in the left menu .
Step 5: In the Midjourney channel, find the Newcomer room. There are usually many newbie rooms open with names like "newbies-108". You can choose any of them to get started.
Step 6: Now you are ready to start creating AI art. Before you get started, please note that as part of the free trial, you only have a certain number of hint options available. You can create about 25 free images. After that, you must purchase a full membership to continue. If you don't want to spend money, it's best to take a moment and think about what you want to create on Midjourney. You can type "/help" to get a list of tips to peruse if you want.
Step 7: When you're ready, type "/imagine" into the Discord chat in the starter room. This will create a hint field where you can type a description of the image. The more precise your descriptions, the better the AI will produce. Be descriptive, and if there is a specific style you are looking for, include it in your description. There are some rules of conduct to follow here, but if you keep it clean, there's nothing to worry about.
When done, select Enter to send your tip.
Step 8: Give Midjourney a minute to generate the image. Often, the AI will create several different versions of your description. You now have many options to proceed.
Look below the image and you'll see part of the U and V buttons, labeled 1 through 4. These numbers correspond to four images produced by Midjourney. Selecting U will upscale a specific image to a larger, more defined version. Selecting V will create a brand new image based on the current image you selected. You'll also see a refresh button next to it to request a new set of images. Keep in mind that each of these choices will use up some of your available free hints, so only do this if you're sure you want to proceed.
Step 9: If you find an image you like and select U to enlarge it, you'll get a new set of options. You can choose to have the image reworked , blown up to the max before downloading , or if it's not what you want, redo it with a light zoom, among other options.
Once you're done, you can private message the image directly to yourself by selecting the envelope emoji and adding it to your chat. This allows you to save and download images at any time.
Step 10: If you plan to use Midjourney a lot, you can use any bot channel in Midjourney's Discord and type "/subscribe". This will create a link that you can follow to pay for your subscription. Those who are really serious about using Midjourney for a long time will also want to check out the manual, which will give you a more list of commands and some advice on how to create images.
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