Midjourney v6.1

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by Midjourney · Updated December 1, 2025

Midjourney v6.1 builds on v6 with improved image coherence, better hands and anatomy, enhanced skin textures, and more precise prompt following. It generates cleaner, more detailed images with fewer artifacts while maintaining the artistic excellence Midjourney is known for.

Best For

Enhanced photorealismBetter anatomyFine detailsArtistic imageryCoherent compositions

Prompting Tips

1Prompting is the same as v6 — natural language works best
2v6.1 has notably improved hand and finger rendering
3Skin textures are more realistic and detailed
4Use --s values for stylization control, same as v6
5Use --ar for aspect ratios, --q for quality

Syntax & Constraints

Same syntax as v6: prompt --parameter format. Use --v 6.1. Parameters: --ar, --s (0-1000), --c (0-100), --style raw, --no, --q.

Example Prompts

👤 Portrait Photography

Weathered fisherman portrait

extreme close-up portrait, elderly Japanese fisherman, deep weathered wrinkles, kind eyes, salt-and-pepper stubble, worn fishing hat, golden hour light on his face, shallow depth of field, documentary photography --ar 4:5 --s 150 --v 6.1

close-updocumentarydetailed

🏔 Landscape & Scenery

Ancient forest scene

mystical ancient forest, massive moss-covered trees with twisting roots, volumetric sun rays piercing through dense canopy, small stream with crystal clear water, fallen leaves, enchanted atmosphere, fine art nature photography --ar 16:9 --s 250 --v 6.1

mysticalforestatmospheric