Midjourneyv8 AlphaVersion updatev8 AlphaMar 17, 2026V8 Model Launch – Much stronger prompt adherence, better aesthetic understanding (via personalization, srefs, moodboards), more coherent/detailed images, improved text rendering, and ~5× faster generation
Faster Web Experience – Upgraded interface to match speed, plus new Conversation Mode (flow-based prompting), Grid Mode (focused viewing), and sidebar settings for uninterrupted work
Style & Control Improvements – Significantly better at learning your visual taste and maintaining consistency across generations
New + Existing Parameters – Supports multiple aspect ratios and includes --chaos, --weird, --exp, --raw, with full backward compatibility for V7 profiles, srefs, and moodboards
Higher Quality Options – New --hd mode (native 2K renders) and --q 4 for extra coherence when needed
Pricing & Modes Update – Relax mode not available yet; HD/Q4/SREF/Moodboard jobs are currently 4× slower and 4× more expensive
Feedback Loop – Built-in rating system (like/dislike + hotkeys) to help train and improve V8
Usage Tips – Best results with longer, more specific prompts; use --raw or references for control; higher stylization (--stylize 1000) recommended
New Model Behavior – V8 has different strengths/weaknesses and may require new prompting approaches—experimentation encouraged.
Overview
Midjourney is an independent research lab dedicated to advancing the imaginative powers of the human species. It is comprised of 11 full-time staff, an incredible set of advisors, legal and financial advisors, and Discord moderators and guides.
Their research and engineering team are focused on design, human infrastructure, and AI, with the aim of enabling people to explore new mediums of thought.Their team of executives includes David Holz, previously the founder of Leap Motion and a researcher at NASA and the Max Planck Institute, while their advisors include Jim Keller, the lead Silicon at Apple, AMD, Tesla, and Intel, and the coauthor of X86-64 and CTOTenstorrent, and Philip Rosedale, the founder of Second Life and CTO at RealNetworks.The team has also created a wide range of creative projects, from realistic cityscapes to abstract art, from virtual reality experiences to 3D renders of landscapes, from cyberpunk scenes to classic art works.
They are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible with AI tools, creating beautiful, powerful and imaginative works that are inspiring and awe-inspiring.
Supported features
Releases
Faster Web Experience – Upgraded interface to match speed, plus new Conversation Mode (flow-based prompting), Grid Mode (focused viewing), and sidebar settings for uninterrupted work
Style & Control Improvements – Significantly better at learning your visual taste and maintaining consistency across generations
New + Existing Parameters – Supports multiple aspect ratios and includes --chaos, --weird, --exp, --raw, with full backward compatibility for V7 profiles, srefs, and moodboards
Higher Quality Options – New --hd mode (native 2K renders) and --q 4 for extra coherence when needed
Pricing & Modes Update – Relax mode not available yet; HD/Q4/SREF/Moodboard jobs are currently 4× slower and 4× more expensive
Feedback Loop – Built-in rating system (like/dislike + hotkeys) to help train and improve V8
Usage Tips – Best results with longer, more specific prompts; use --raw or references for control; higher stylization (--stylize 1000) recommended
New Model Behavior – V8 has different strengths/weaknesses and may require new prompting approaches—experimentation encouraged.
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