Step-by-Step Guide to Using MidJourney AI Image Generation on Discord

Introduction

ChatGPT sparked interest in AI, and AI image generators like MidJourney have demonstrated impressive writing and drawing capabilities, raising concerns about the impact on creative professions.

Prerequisites

Internet access to reach external services.

Free account allows creation of up to 25 images; beyond that a subscription is required.

Generated images belong to the creator.

Usage Steps

1. Register and Create a Server

MidJourney operates as a Discord community; you must first create a Discord account at https://discord.com/login , verify, and then create a server.

2. Download the Client

Install the Discord client for your operating system and log in; the interface mirrors the web version.

3. Set Up a Personal Server (Optional)

Creating a personal server gives you an isolated space but prevents collaboration with others.

4. Join a Public Community

Search for public MidJourney servers, join a channel, and you can start generating images.

Basic Commands

Use the /imagine command followed by a prompt. The default image size is 1024*1024 ; custom aspect ratios can be set with --ar 16:9 . After the first four images appear, you can refine them with:

U – upscale a selected image.

V – generate variations in the same style.

Additional options: Make Variations , Upscale to max , Light Upscale redo , Detailed upscale redo .