Midjourney Releases New AI Image Model, V7
Midjourney, one of the first AI-based image generators on the web, has released its first new AI image model in nearly a year. Dubbed V7, the model began rolling out in alpha around midnight EST on Thursday, a week after OpenAI debuted a new image generator in ChatGPT that quickly went viral for its ability to create Ghibli-style photos.
Key Features of V7
V7 is Midjourney’s smartest, most beautiful, and most coherent model yet. To use it, you’ll first have to rate around 200 images to build a Midjourney "personalization" profile, if you haven’t already. This profile tunes the model to your individual visual preferences; V7 is Midjourney’s first model to have personalization switched on by default.
Once you’ve done that, you’ll be able to turn V7 on or off on Midjourney’s website and, if you’re a member of Midjourney’s Discord server, on its Discord chatbot. In the web app, you can quickly select the model from the drop-down menu next to the "version" label.
New Features and Improvements
V7 is available in two flavors, Turbo (costlier to run) and Relax, and powers a new tool called Draft Mode that renders images at 10x the speed and half the cost of the standard mode. Draft images are of lower quality than standard-mode images, but they can be enhanced and re-rendered with a click.
Standard Midjourney Features Not Yet Available
A number of standard Midjourney features aren’t available yet for V7, according to CEO David Holz, including image upscaling and retexturing. Those will arrive in the near future, he said, possibly within two months.
Conclusion
Midjourney’s V7 is an exciting new development in the world of AI-generated images. With its improved performance and new features, it’s sure to be a hit with users. Whether you’re an artist, designer, or just someone looking for a new way to express yourself, V7 is definitely worth checking out.
FAQs
Q: What is Midjourney?
A: Midjourney is an AI-based image generator that allows users to create images from text prompts.
Q: What is V7?
A: V7 is Midjourney’s latest AI image model, released in alpha in April 2025.
Q: How do I use V7?
A: To use V7, you’ll first need to rate around 200 images to build a Midjourney "personalization" profile. Then, you can turn V7 on or off on Midjourney’s website or Discord chatbot.
Q: What are the differences between Turbo and Relax modes?
A: Turbo mode is costlier to run but produces higher-quality images, while Relax mode is faster and cheaper but produces lower-quality images.
Q: When will standard Midjourney features be available for V7?
A: According to CEO David Holz, standard Midjourney features including image upscaling and retexturing will be available for V7 in the near future, possibly within two months.
