Midjourney is an AI service that makes images, and short videos, from text descriptions called prompts.
In plain words
You type a description of the picture you want, and Midjourney produces four images to choose from. You can also add your own pictures to guide the content, layout and colours. It works both on its website and inside the chat app Discord. Its models are released as numbered versions, each with its own features, and you can choose which one to use. A single image can be turned into a five-second video. Using it requires a paid plan.
A quick example
Imagine you type: a lighthouse on a cliff at sunset, painted in watercolour. Midjourney shows four different takes on that idea. You pick the one you like best, then animate it into a short clip of waves moving.
Where you'll meet it
- Concept art and mood boards.
- Illustrations for posters, covers and social posts.
Related
Sources
- DocsGetting Started Guide, Midjourney Docs · read 29 Sept 2026
- DocsVideo, Midjourney Docs · read 29 Sept 2026
- DocsVersion, Midjourney Docs · read 29 Sept 2026
- DocsWeb vs Discord, Midjourney Docs · read 29 Sept 2026
- DocsImage Prompts, Midjourney Docs · read 29 Sept 2026
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