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3 Ways to
Upload an Image
to Midjourney 

[Step-by-step
Guide]
Mudit / April 11, 2023

Midjourney is an image-generating AI that can be accessed using its

dedicated Discord server. Midjourney can generate images based on text
prompts and even allows you to upscale generated images so you can
download and use them easily. If you’ve recently started using Midjourney,
then you might have noticed other users uploading their own images to
the server. But why do this, and how can you upload your own images?
Let’s find out!

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How to upload an image to Midjourney to
use with the /imagine command
Use the steps below to help you upload and use images with the /imagine
command. You can upload and use your images directly from Discord or
use a third-party website to upload your images. Let’s get started.

Note: You will need to be a member of the Midjourney Discord server to

use the guide below. If you aren’t subscribed to the server, then you can
use this guide from us to help you along with the process.

Method 1: Using Discord

If you wish to upload images to Discord and use them directly, then follow
one of the relevant sections below, depending on the device you’re
currently using.

On PC
Open Discord on your PC. You can use the dedicated desktop app or the
web version of Discord in your browser. Log into your account to access
the Midjourney server.
Click the direct message icon in the top left corner.

Now click the New Group DM icon in the top right corner.
Select two or more friends currently offline by clicking and checking the
box beside them.

Click Create Group DM.

Once the group is created, click the Show Member List icon in the top
right corner.

Now right-click a friend we added temporarily and select Remove From

Group. Repeat this step to remove all groups.
You will now have created a group with only yourself, where you can
upload your own images. Double-click the + icon in the textbox at the
bottom.

Now click and select the image you wish to upload to Midjourney.
Click Open.

Once the image is added to your message, press Enter on your keyboard.
The image will now have been uploaded to Discord. Click on the
uploaded image.

A preview will now open up for the image. Click Open in browser at the
bottom.
The image will now open in your browser if you are using the desktop
app or a new tab if you’re already using the web version of Discord. Copy
the URL for the image using the address bar at the top.

Now click the Midjourney server icon in the left sidebar.

Select a newbie channel where you wish to generate your image.

Type the following and select the command from the context menu once it
appears.

/imagine
Now paste the link we copied to your clipboard earlier.

Once pasted, add your text prompt after a single space.

You can now use the following parameter to control how much influence
is derived from your uploaded image. Replace (Value) with your
preferred image weight value. The image weight value varies depending
on the version of Midjourney you’re currently using. Use the information
below to help determine the correct value for you.

– iw (Value)

Midjourney V5: 0.5 to 2.0

Midjourney V4: N/A

Midjourney V3: -10,000 to 10,000

Press Enter on your keyboard once you’re done.

And that’s it! The uploaded image will now be used by Midjourney to
generate the new image in conjunction with your text prompt.

On Mobile
If you’re using the Discord mobile app, then here’s how you can upload
and use an image with the /imagine command in the Midjourney server.
Let’s get started.

Open the Discord app and log into your account if needed.
Tap the direct messages icon in the top left corner.
Tap the icon for a new chat in the top right corner.
Check the boxes for two of your friends that are currently offline. We will
create a group with them temporarily.
Once selected, tap Start at the top.
A new group with the selected friends will now be created. Tap
the Members icon in the top right corner.
Tap on a friend we added to the group earlier.
Scroll down and tap Remove From Group.

Repeat the steps above to remove your other friend from the group as
well.
Once removed, we can now use the group to upload your images. Tap
the + icon in the bottom left corner.
Now tap and select the photo you wish to upload and use with
Midjourney.
Tap the Send icon once you’re done.
The image will now be uploaded to the group. Once uploaded, tap on the
image.
Now tap the 3-dot ( ) icon in the top right corner.
Tap Share.
Now tap Copy.
The image’s link will now be copied to your clipboard. Close the share
sheet and tap the Hamburger icon in the top left corner.
Tap and select the Midjourney server.
Tap and select a newbie channel where you wish to use the uploaded
image in a prompt.

Type the following command in the text box at the bottom and select the
same once it shows up in the context menu.

/imagine
Now add a space and tap and hold on to the textbox. Tap Paste.

The link will now be pasted in the prompt. Add a space and add any text
prompt if needed.
Now use the parameter below to determine the image weight. Image
weight dictates how inspired your final images will be from the image you
uploaded earlier. Replace (Value) with your preferred image weight value
depending on the Midjourney version you’re using.

– iw (Value)

Midjourney V5: 0.5 to 2.0

Midjourney V4: N/A

Midjourney V3: -10,000 to 10,000

Tap the Send icon once you’re done.

And that’s it! Midjourney will now generate images using the uploaded
image as well as your text prompt.

Method 2: Using Imgur

Uploading and using images from Discord can be a bit tedious. In such
cases, you might wish to use a third-party website like Imgur. Imgur is a
free image hosting platform that allows you to upload and store images
easily. We will use the same to use images in Midjourney. Follow the
relevant section below depending on the device you’re currently using.

Note: You will need an Imgur account to use the guide below. We
recommend you register before proceeding with the steps below.
Additionally, images posted on Imgur are publically visible. In case you
wish to keep your uploaded images private, we recommend using the
Discord method above. Although, you should be aware that generated
images using your private image will be publically available in the
Midjourney Discord server.

On PC
Open Imgur.com in your browser and log into your account if needed.

Click + New post in the top left corner once you’re done.
Click Choose Photo/Video.

Now select the relevant image you wish to use with Midjourney. 
Click Open.

The image will now be uploaded to Imgur. Right-click the image and
select Open image in new tab.
Now click the address bar at the top and copy the image’s URL to your
clipboard by pressing Ctrl + C.

Open Discord on your PC now. You can use the dedicated desktop app
or the web version of Discord in your browser. Log into your account if
needed.
Now click and select the Midjourney server from the left sidebar.

Click and select a newbie channel where you wish to generate your
image.
Type in the following and click and select the command once it shows up
in the context menu.

/imagine

Now add a space and paste the URL for the image we copied earlier.
You can now type in a text prompt to go in conjunction with your
uploaded image. Ensure you type your prompt after adding a space.

Now use the following command to dictate the image weight. This value
will determine how much inspiration is derived from your uploaded image
when generating your images. Replace (Value) with the preferred image
weight value depending on the version of Midjourney you’re currently
using.
–iw (Value)

Midjourney V5: 0.5 to 2.0

Midjourney V4: N/A

Midjourney V3: -10,000 to 10,000

Press Enter once you’re done.

And that’s it! Midjourney will now generate your new images using the
image you uploaded to Imgur.

On Mobile
If you’re using your mobile device, then you can use the dedicated Imgur
app to upload your images to Midjourney. Follow the steps below to help
you along with the process.

Download the Imgur app using the relevant link below, depending on
your current device.
 Imgur Download Link | For Android | For iOS

Once downloaded, launch the app and tap the profile icon in the bottom
right corner.

Tap Sign In or Sign Up.

Now use your preferred method to log into your account.
Once you’re logged in, tap the + icon at the bottom.
Tap Allow photos access and grant Imgur the necessary permissions to
access your images.
Once done, tap and select the photo you wish to upload to Midjourney.

Tap Next in the top right corner.

Tap Give your post a unique title… at the top and enter a relevant title
for your image.
Tap Upload once you’re done.
The image will now be uploaded to your profile. Tap View Post.
Tap on your image to view it in full screen. This will allow us to get a
shareable link to the uploaded image and not the Imgur post.
Tap Share at the bottom.

Tap Copy Link.
A link for the image will now be copied to your clipboard. Close the
Imgur app and open the Discord app now. Log into your account if you
are logged out.
Tap and select the Midjourney server from the left sidebar.
Now tap and select a newbie channel where you wish to generate your
images.
Tap the text box at the bottom of your screen.
Now type the following command and tap on the same once it shows up
in the context menu.

/imagine

Tap and hold on to the cursor. Tap Paste once it shows up.

A link to the image we uploaded earlier will now be posted in the text
box. Add a space and add a text prompt to further specify your prompt if
needed.

Now use the following parameter to adjust the uploaded image’s weight in
your creation. Image weight determines how much inspiration Midjourney
will draw from your uploaded image when generating your images.
Replace (Value) with your preferred image weight value depending on
the Midjourney version you’re currently using.

–iw (Value)

Midjourney V5: 0.5 to 2.0

Midjourney V4: N/A

Midjourney V3: -10,000 to 10,000

Tap the Send icon once you’re done. 

And that’s it! Midjourney will now generate images inspired by your
uploaded image as well as the text prompt, if any was included by you.
How to upload an image to Midjourney to
use with the /blend command
You can also upload and use your images with the /blend command in
Midjourney. This command is used to blend two to five images together to
create a new image inspired by all of them. This command can come in
handy if you’re trying to create an image inspired by a particular art style
or wish to combine multiple subjects together in a single image. Here’s
how you can upload images to Midjourney when using the /blend
command.

Method 3: Using the /blend command

Here’s how to use the /blend command to upload images in Midjourney
on a computer or on a phone.

On PC
Open Discord on your PC. You can use the dedicated desktop app or the
web version of Discord. Log into your account if you’re logged out.
Now click and select the Midjourney server from the left sidebar.

Click and select a newbie channel where you wish to blend and create
your new image.

Click the text box at the bottom. Now type the following command and
click and select it once it shows up in the context menu.

/blend
Click the first placeholder to upload your first image.

Navigate to the image you wish to upload. Click and select the image.
Click Open.

Repeat the steps above to upload your second image as well.

If you wish to add more than two images, click and place the cursor in
your text box at the bottom.

Now click and select Image 3.

Click the placeholder and upload your preferred image, as we did earlier.

You can now repeat the steps above and more placeholders to upload
more images if needed.
Once you’re done selecting the images you wish to upload, place the
cursor in your textbox again and select dimensions.

Now type in one of your preferred aspect ratios for the output from the
choices at the bottom.

1:1 

2:3 (Portrait)

3:2 (Landscape)
Press enter once you’re done.

And that’s it! The images will now be submitted to Midjourney, and the AI
will generate a blended image based on your selected images.

On Mobile
You can also use the /blend command when using the Discord mobile
app. Follow the steps below to help you along with the process.

Open the Discord app and log into your account if you’re logged out.
Now tap and select the Midjourney server from the left sidebar.
Tap and select a newbie channel where you wish to generate and blend
your images.
Tap the text box at the bottom.
Now type the following command and press the spacebar once it shows
up in the context menu.

/blend

A new placeholder will be automatically added for your first image, and
your gallery will open at the bottom. Tap and select the first image you
wish to use with /blend.
Once done, a second placeholder will be automatically added again. Tap
and select your second image.
If you wish to add a third image, tap and select Image3 from the top.
Now tap and select the preferred image to add it to the /blend command.

Repeat the steps above to add your fourth or fifth image if needed. Now
tap dimensions at the top.

Select your preferred aspect ratio from the choices at the top. You get the
following choices to choose from.
 Portrait (2:3)

Square (1:1)

Landscape (3:2)

Once you’re done, tap the Send icon.

And that’s it! The selected images will now be uploaded to Midjourney
and blended together to create a new image.

Why upload an image to Midjourney?

Apart from generating images based on text prompts, Midjourney can
also generate images inspired by an uploaded image. This is why you
might have noticed users uploading their own images to Midjourney so
they can be used as an inspiration for your next prompt. Uploaded images
can also be used in conjunction with a text prompt so that you can get
more specific in terms of detail when generating your images.

Additionally, apart from generating images inspired by your uploaded

image, Midjourney can also blend two images together. This can help
create unique images inspired by a certain art style or look. These are
 some of the major reasons why you might want to upload images to
Midjourney.

We hope the post above helped you easily upload images to Midjourney. If
you face any issues or have any more questions, feel free to reach out to us
using the comments section below.

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1 COMMENT

Jack
June 12, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Thanks for the detailed explanation. I never would have figured this out on my own.
Just reading through this should be enough for discord to change how this works.