How to Create AI Images with Midjourney

Step-by-step to generate great visuals using Midjourney prompts.

Want to create stunning images with just a few words? Midjourney is one of the most powerful tools for AI-generated visuals. Whether you’re a designer, creator, or just curious, this guide walks you through the basics — from joining the server to crafting better prompts.

🎯 Step 1: Sign Up at Midjourney.com

To use Midjourney, you need a paid subscription.

Go to midjourney.com and click “Subscribe” to choose a plan and sign up.

🧭 Note: You can use Midjourney via the website or Discord, but this guide focuses on midjourney.com — the easiest and most complete option for most users.

🖼️ Step 2: Go to the Create Page

Once logged in, click “Create” in the top menu.

This is where you’ll enter your prompts and generate images.

You’ll see a familiar, chat-style interface with a prompt box at the top.

💡 Step 3: Type Your First Prompt

Use natural language to describe the image you want.

Example:

a glowing forest with bioluminescent plants, cinematic lighting, fantasy style

Midjourney will generate 4 image variations within seconds.

🔧 Step 4: Customize & Improve

Click on your favorite image from the grid to see more options:

🎨 Vary – Generate similar versions

⬆️ Upscale – Sharpen and enlarge

🛠️ Edit – Modify the original prompt

You can also experiment with animation, zoom, or other advanced tools.

📥 Step 5: Download Your Image

Click the upscaled image to open it full screen.

Then right-click to save or copy the image for use.

You’ll find all your creations neatly organized under the “Organize” tab.

🧪 Bonus: Craft Better Prompts

Want more control? Try adding extra details:

Style cues: in watercolor style, 3D render

Camera angles: wide shot, macro

Mood: moody, dreamy, dark fantasy

Aspect ratio: --ar 16:9 or --ar 3:2

Prompting is a skill — the more specific and visual your prompt, the better the output.

✅ Example Prompt to Copy

a futuristic Tokyo street at night, neon lights, rain-slicked, in anime style --ar 16:9

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