How to Sign Up for Midjourney and Create Your First Image

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Midjourney is a powerhouse in the world of different AI models, transforming text descriptions into stunning images. Imagine bringing your wildest ideas to life—be it realistic portraits, vibrant illustrations, or sleek logos. You can even upload your own images to enhance and manipulate them, and yes, you can create a simple website prototype (though the text might be a bit quirky).

In this article, you will learn how to generate images using Midjourney via their official website and Discord server.

How to sign up for Midjourney

Go to the official website. Use your account on Discord or Google to sign up.

Once you sign up you will be redirected to Midjourney gallery. To create your own art, you need to purchase a subscription.

Click the field at the top of the screen.

Click Join Now if you want to purchase a subscription.

Overview of plans

Basic Plan

Price: $10 per month

Features:

• 200 minutes of image generation in FAST mode
• 3 concurrent fast jobs

Midjourney takes about 1 minute to generate one image in FAST mode, allowing you to generate approximately 200 images (1:1 format, standard resolution). If you need images with higher detail or different formats (e.g., 3:4), the number of images you can generate will be lower.

Standard Plan

Price: $30 per month

Features:

• 15 hours of image generation in FAST mode
• Unlimited image generation time in RELAXED mode

However, creating images in this mode may take several hours.

Pro Plan

Price: $48 per month

Features:

• 30h Fast generations
• 12 concurrent fast jobs
• Unlimited Relaxed generations

Mega Plan

Price: $120 per month

Features:

• 60h of image generation in FAST mode
• 12 concurrent fast jobs
• Unlimited relaxed generator.

All plans also allows you to use editing tools on uploaded images.

Tip: annual subscription will save you 20%.

Below is a screenshot comparing all available plans for a more detailed understanding.

• Monthly Subscription Cost: The cost of the subscription with monthly payments.
• Annual Subscription Cost: The cost of the subscription with an annual payment.
• Fast GPU Time (in hours): Time for image generation in FAST mode (1 image ~ 1 minute).
• Relax GPU Time: Time for image generation in RELAXED mode (generation time is unpredictable).
• Purchase Extra GPU Time: Cost of an additional hour of image generation in FAST mode.
• Work Solo In Your Direct Messages: The ability to create images in private messages with the Midjourney bot instead of a public channel with all other users.
• Stealth Mode: By default, all created images are available on the official website. Stealth mode allows you to hide images from public access.
• Maximum Concurrent Jobs: The maximum number of images you can send for generation simultaneously.
• Rate Images to Earn Free GPU Time: The ability to earn extra generation time for free by rating images created by other users.
• Usage Rights: All created images can be used at your discretion on all plans.

After selecting a plan click "Subscribe" on the chosen plan and make the payment.

Generating your first image in Midjourney

Before, you would have to use a Discord server to generate images. You can still do it that way if you want. Below is an instruction that will guide your through the process.

But you can also generate images on Midjourney's official website. Scroll down for instructions.

How to generate an image with Midjourney using Discord

Go to Discord via this link and join the Midjourney server.

On the left side, you'll see a list of servers. Click on the white ship icon to navigate to the Midjourney server.

There, you'll find various channels, including the "Getting Started" channel, which has all the basic information you need.

In channels named #newbies, you can send image generation requests to the Midjourney bot and see what others are creating in real time.

It is usually more convenient to use these channels for inspiration and generate images in private messages with the bot.

To go to private messages with the Midjourney bot, click the Discord icon in the top left corner and open the bot messages.

Here’s how to start a conversation with the bot. First, press Accept TOS, and now you're ready to generate.

Communication with the bot happens through commands entered via a slash ("/").

Type /imagine in the message box, followed by your text prompt, then press Enter. You can enter any prompt you like; here’s an example we tried:

Underneath every set of images you generate, you'll find eight buttons labeled U1, U2, U3, U4, V1, V2, V3, and V4.

U buttons: These buttons enhance the selected image, creating a larger version with more details if you're using a version of Midjourney prior to V5. The latest versions generate images at 1024 x 1024 pixels by default, so the U buttons simply isolate them for further editing and easier saving.

V buttons: These buttons create four new variations of the selected image, keeping the same style and composition.

All these buttons allow you to fine-tune and better control the kind of images Midjourney outputs. Here are some other commands you can use:

/imagine: The main command for sending an image generation request from a short description (prompt). /settings: Opens the settings window. /blend: To mix several images. /describe: Midjourney describes the generated image.

Generate image on Midjourney's official website

After you've purchase the subscription return to the main page. Click Create (icon with the brush) on your left.

This will open a window for entering prompt. Enter your prompt and click Enter.

Midjourney will generate a set of 8 images. Each of them you can download or use as a base for future generations. If you want to generate more click Vary subtle. This will help to create images similar to the original one.

What you can generate with Midjourney

Almost everything! Here are a few suggestions:

Similar images: Sometimes you need to create an image similar to one you like. In this case, you can generate based on an image: upload an image as a reference and add a prompt with words.

Collages: For visual content, especially for social media, those are often needed. You can do this: based on the theme, find images of what you want, compile them on a white background, send them as a reference, add words to the prompt, and get different collage options.

Web design concepts: Midjourney is not yet good at generating logical UI, but it is great for creating references and defining style. You can also create a sample case with it.

Logo and corporate style: In Midjourney, you can generate logo and corporate style concepts—choose several options and show them to the client. If one is liked, finalize it in an AI photo editor and create a brand book. Alternatively, you can use an AI logo maker to create a logo quickly and professionally. Unlike general image generators, these tools are specifically built for logo design, offering handcrafted icons and intuitive customization features that ensure your logo is clean, scalable, and brand-ready from the start.

How to use image generation with Albato

You can connect Midjourney to Albato via an API or use Stable Diffusion to create images and automate tasks.

Albato is an integration platform that allows you to automate the creative flow by connecting apps that manage prompts, files, and image delivery.

For example, marketers and content creators can save time on content distribution and streamline approval

Auto-save AI generated images in Google Drive and push approved images to Facebook

Stable Diffusion + Google Drive + Facebook Pages

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Summing up

Midjourney allows you to create beautiful images for different purposes. Other platforms in this space are also worth exploring, such as Stable Diffusion, which offers a free trial, or DepositPhotos, which features its own image generator.

Regardless of what tool you choose, generative AI today helps to produce content faster and at a better quality. In Albato, we often write about it—all because we provide integrations with various AI tools for many different tasks. Keep reading our blog to learn how to use them in your business.

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