V8.1 is live! Our iconic aesthetics are back w native 2K HD rendering - 3x faster and 3x cheaper vs V8. Full quality V8.1 1K mode is faster than V7 draft mode. Image prompts are back. New "Describe" is live - and you'll love our new moodboards & srefs. More soon <3 https://t.co/rb86hu3oDo
Midjourney V8.1 delivers native 2K rendering at triple the speed
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Midjourney, an AI image generation platform, launched V8.1 to move the model out of its alpha phase. The release introduces native 2K HD rendering—generating high-resolution images directly without upscaling—that is 3x faster and 3x cheaper than
V8. Standard 1K generation is now faster than the previous V7 draft mode.This update addresses the high cost of quality that previously slowed down professional workflows. By making high-resolution output the default speed and price point, the platform removes the friction between creative iteration and final production. The return of iconic aesthetics ensures users can maintain established artistic styles without technical compromises.
Use the Describe command to reverse-engineer prompts and apply new moodboards or srefs (Style References) for consistent branding. Prompts longer than 256 characters are now automatically optimized by an internal language model to improve adherence. These features are available now via the web interface and Discord.
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