Midjourney AI Image Generator
Compare Midjourney V7, V8.1, V8.2, and Niji 7 by job type, then generate with the exact PixMind route. The family supports text to image, image to image, one reference image, ten aspect ratios, and relaxed, fast, and turbo speeds.
PixMind route snapshot verified 2026-07-25
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Midjourney V8.2 is preselected. Current modes, settings, and charged credits come from the live generator below.
Midjourney family
Which Midjourney should you choose?
Midjourney V7
Everyday creative work where the established V7 look already fits.
20 credits (Fast); confirm live
Open version pageMidjourney V8.1
Production-quality stills needing better realism, detail, and prompt fidelity than V7.
Confirmed in the live generator
Open version pageMidjourney V8.2
The single final take — best overall quality and strongest prompt fidelity in the family.
Confirmed in the live generator
Open version pageMidjourney Niji 7
Anime, manga, and illustration with clean line work and vibrant palettes.
18 credits (Fast); confirm live
Open version pageMidjourney route comparison
| Route | Best for | Inputs | Modes | Aspect ratios | Credit snapshot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midjourney V7 | Everyday creative work where the established V7 look already fits. | Text, or text + 1 reference image | Text to image, image to image | 1:1, 9:16, 2:3, 3:4, 5:6, 6:5, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 2:1 | 20 credits (Fast); confirm live |
| Midjourney V8.1 | Production-quality stills needing better realism, detail, and prompt fidelity than V7. | Text, or text + 1 reference image | Text to image, image to image | 1:1, 9:16, 2:3, 3:4, 5:6, 6:5, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 2:1 | Confirmed in the live generator |
| Midjourney V8.2 | The single final take — best overall quality and strongest prompt fidelity in the family. | Text, or text + 1 reference image | Text to image, image to image | 1:1, 9:16, 2:3, 3:4, 5:6, 6:5, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 2:1 | Confirmed in the live generator |
| Midjourney Niji 7 | Anime, manga, and illustration with clean line work and vibrant palettes. | Text, or text + 1 reference image | Text to image, image to image | 1:1, 9:16, 2:3, 3:4, 5:6, 6:5, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 2:1 | 18 credits (Fast); confirm live |
This is a dated PixMind route snapshot. Pricing and exposed controls can change; the live generator is final.
Midjourney FAQ
Which Midjourney version should I start with?+
Start with V8.2 for the best overall quality, V8.1 for production stills and faster iteration, Niji 7 for anime and illustration, and V7 for established creative work where its look already fits.
What is the difference between V8.1 and V8.2?+
V8.2 is the newest version and the quality pick, with the best whole-frame coherence, natural light and material, and strongest prompt fidelity. V8.1 is a strong step up from V7 for production stills and iteration, and may be enough when you do not need the single final take.
When should I choose Niji 7?+
Choose Niji 7 whenever the target look is anime, manga, or illustration. It reaches clean line work and vibrant palettes natively, faster than steering a photoreal model toward anime.
Which inputs and controls do the connected Midjourney routes expose?+
All four routes currently expose text to image and image to image with one reference image URL, ten aspect ratios, and Relaxed, Fast, and Turbo speeds. V7, V8.1, and V8.2 expose stylization, weirdness, and variety; Niji 7 exposes stylization. Confirm the live generator for the current controls.
How many credits does each Midjourney version cost?+
V7 and Niji 7 report 20 and 18 credits on Fast in the verified snapshot, while V8.1 and V8.2 do not expose a stable field. Pricing can change with speed, so read the live generator before submitting and record the charged amount.
Do these routes support image-to-image and references?+
Yes. Each connected route accepts one reference image URL alongside your text direction, useful for anchoring identity, composition, or palette. Give the reference one clear job and avoid uploading assets that compete for the same role.
Can I use the same prompt across versions?+
Mostly yes. V8.1 and V8.2 follow prompts more tightly, so overloaded prompts may benefit from simplifying to one clear subject. Niji 7 expects illustration language, so add an explicit illustration or anime finish.
What should I review before publishing?+
Review faces, hands, identity, product geometry, text, logos, and continuity. Confirm rights for every uploaded person, brand, and image reference before commercial use, and verify the generated result manually before publishing.