San Francisco, April 3, 2025 — Midjourney, a leader in AI-generated art, is gearing up to release its highly anticipated V7 model within the next 24 hours, the company confirmed on X today. The announcement ends months of unlimited “Relax Mode” for users, signaling a major upgrade that promises to push creative boundaries even further. Early sample images shared on X have sparked excitement, with users calling V7 a game-changer for its realism, emotional depth, and versatility.
Midjourney has been a go-to for artists since its debut, using diffusion models to turn text prompts into stunning visuals. V7 builds on this legacy, addressing past limitations while introducing jaw-dropping improvements. Sample images highlight hyper-detailed food—perfect for commercial restaurant menus—alongside lifelike human expressions and poses that shed the “AI stiffness” seen in earlier models. Asian facial features are now more authentic, moving away from stereotypical renderings, and scenes are so realistic they could pass for photos. Stylized art, like oil paintings or embroidery, gains a tactile quality, while imaginative prompts—like a flock of birds in glasswork—show logical, narrative-driven creativity.
“After 22 months, the king is still the king,” one X user posted, praising V7’s ability to blend detail, emotion, and imagination. Another noted its “narrative feel,” with scenes that seem to tell a story. Midjourney’s own X post teased the launch, asking users to share their toughest V6 prompts for V7 testing—a sign of confidence in its upgraded capabilities.
This release comes amid a 2025 boom in AI art tools, with competitors like Stable Diffusion also evolving. But Midjourney’s focus on quality and user feedback keeps it ahead, as seen in its V6 Alpha launch last year, which boosted realism in portraits, per a 2024 Medium post by hejrene.
How to Use Midjourney V7
Once V7 drops, here’s how to dive in:
- Join Midjourney: Head to midjourney.com or its Discord server. You’ll need a subscription—plans start at $10/month.
- Select V7: After launch, use the command /settings in Discord and pick V7, or add –v 7 to your prompt.
- Craft a Prompt: Try something detailed, like “a flock of birds in glass craft, glowing under moonlight, intricate details, emotional.” V7 handles complex ideas better than V6.
- Generate and Tweak: Hit enter to create. Use options like –ar 16:9 for widescreen or –style 4b for unique looks. Adjust with “Vary (Subtle)” if needed.
- Download: Save your favorite image—perfect for menus, portfolios, or personal projects.
No heavy setup required—just a Discord account and a subscription. Midjourney’s site notes that V7 will be the default model post-launch, so most users will jump straight in.
What’s Next?
Midjourney V7’s arrival could redefine AI art, blending realism with imagination in ways that rival human creativity. Its focus on detail, cultural accuracy, and emotional depth sets a new bar. As the art world watches, one thing’s clear: Midjourney isn’t slowing down. Get ready to create—V7 is almost here.