San Francisco, April 4, 2025 – Midjourney, a pioneer in AI-driven image generation, has launched its latest version, V7, introducing groundbreaking features like voice-controlled drawing and a turbocharged “Draft Mode.” Now in its alpha testing phase, V7 promises sharper images, smarter prompt handling, and a more personalized user experience, marking a significant leap forward in creative AI tools.
What’s New in Midjourney V7?
The V7 update brings a suite of enhancements designed to streamline creativity. The model excels at interpreting text and image prompts with greater accuracy, delivering high-quality visuals with richer textures and improved coherence—particularly in rendering hands, bodies, and objects, which have historically challenged AI systems.
A standout feature is the default personalization option. Users must spend about five minutes rating 200 image pairs to unlock this mode, which tailors the AI to individual aesthetic preferences. Once activated, personalization can be toggled on or off at will, ensuring outputs align closely with user tastes.
Draft Mode: Fast, Affordable, and Interactive
The headline feature, “Draft Mode,” slashes costs by half compared to the standard V6 mode while boosting rendering speed by a factor of 10. This makes it a game-changer for rapid idea iteration. When engaged, the prompt bar shifts to a “conversational mode,” allowing real-time tweaks—think commands like “swap the cat for an owl” or “make it nighttime.” The system instantly adjusts and re-renders accordingly.
Draft Mode also integrates voice input. After enabling it, users can click the microphone icon and dictate ideas aloud, bringing a fluid, “think-and-draw” experience to life. While the output quality is lower than standard renders, it retains consistent style and structure, perfect for sketching out concepts. Liked a draft? Hit “enhance” or “vary” to re-render it in full quality.
Other Modes and Updates
V7 offers two additional rendering options: “Turbo Mode,” which doubles the cost of V6 for faster, high-quality results, and “Relax Mode,” a likely slower, budget-friendly alternative (details remain sparse). Some features, like upscaling, editing, and retexturing, still rely on V6 for now, but Midjourney promises updates soon. Mood boards and style references (SREF) are fully functional, with performance tweaks on the horizon.
Looking Ahead
Midjourney has outlined an ambitious 60-day roadmap, with new features rolling out weekly or biweekly. A major upcoming addition is a V7-specific character and object reference system, poised to enhance consistency across creations.
How to Use Midjourney V7
Ready to dive in? Here’s a quick guide:
- Sign Up and Personalize: Visit midjourney.com, log in, and complete the five-minute personalization process by rating image pairs. This unlocks V7’s full potential.
- Access V7: Use the web interface or Discord bot. To ensure V7, add “–v 7” to your prompt or set it as default in settings.
- Try Draft Mode: On the web, click “Draft Mode” in the prompt bar, or append “–draft” to your text prompt (e.g., “futuristic city –draft”). For voice, activate the microphone after enabling Draft Mode and speak your vision.
- Refine Your Work: Experiment with rapid tweaks in Draft Mode, then enhance promising drafts for polished results.
Midjourney V7 positions itself as a tool for creators who value speed, flexibility, and precision. As the alpha phase unfolds, user feedback will shape its evolution—making now the perfect time to explore this cutting-edge update.