Midjourney Parameters: Complete Reference
What Are Parameters?
Parameters are special options you can add to your prompts to control how Midjourney generates images. They allow you to adjust aspect ratios, stylization levels, randomness, quality, and much more. Parameters always start with -- and are added at the end of your prompt.
Quick Syntax
/imagine prompt: ... --param1 value --param2 valueEssential Parameters
| Parameter | Alias | Values | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
--aspect | --ar | width:height (e.g., 16:9, 4:5, 3:2) | Sets the aspect ratio of the generated image | --ar 16:9 |
--chaos | --c | 0-100 (default: 0) | Controls variation in the initial image grid. Higher values = more diverse results | --c 50 |
--stylize | --s | 0-1000 (default: 100) | How strongly Midjourney applies its artistic style. Lower = more literal, Higher = more artistic | --s 600 |
--quality | --q | .25, .5, 1, 2 | Rendering quality time. Higher values take longer but add more detail | --q 2 |
--seed | --seed | 0-4294967295 | Creates reproducible results. Same seed + same prompt = similar images | --seed 123456 |
--stop | --stop | 10-100 (default: 100) | Stops generation at a percentage. Lower values = more abstract | --stop 80 |
Visual Examples
Aspect Ratio Comparison
--ar 1:1
--ar 16:9
Stylize Values Comparison
--s 100 (Default)
--s 800
Advanced Parameters
--tileAdvanced
Generates images that can be tiled seamlessly to create patterns or textures.
/imagine prompt: seamless floral pattern --tile
--videoAdvanced
Creates a short video of the image generation process. Use envelope emoji to get the video.
/imagine prompt: ... --video
--iwImage Weight
Sets image prompt weight relative to text (0.5-2). Only works with image prompts.
/imagine prompt: [URL] castle --iw 1.5
--noNegative
Excludes specified elements from the image.
/imagine prompt: garden --no flowers, trees
Version Parameters
--v 5Version 5
--v 5.2Latest Version
--v 4Version 4
--niji 5Anime Style
Pro Tip: Version 5.2 is currently the most advanced and recommended for most use cases. Use --v 5.2 for the best understanding of prompts and highest quality outputs.
Parameter Combinations Cheat Sheet
Portrait Photography
--ar 2:3 --s 250 --q 2 --v 5.2
Landscape/Wide Shot
--ar 16:9 --s 600 --q 1 --v 5.2
Abstract Art
--ar 1:1 --c 80 --s 1000 --stop 80
