Midjourney
T2 — Midjourney FamilyBest-in-class aesthetics and stylised imagery.
How Midjourney reads prompts
Midjourney is classified as Midjourney Family (T2) — structured parameters with :: weighting and -- flags. Proprietary encoder. :: multi-prompt weighting, --ar/--v/--s/--no parameter flags. Prose sections, not keywords. ~40 words effective influence. Excels at atmosphere, mood, cinematic compositions.
Prompt tips
Short, punchy keywords work best. Style and mood early. Use --no sparingly.
Why prompt optimisation matters
Improved coherence and style consistency. Promagen's Prompt Lab automatically formats your selections into Midjourney's native prompt structure.
Negative prompt support
Midjourney supports negative prompts using inline syntax (--no …). Append your exclusions after the flag at the end of your prompt.
Full negative prompt support guide →Platform notes
Tokens near the front are weighted more heavily. Quality remains high even with long prompts, but focus improves results.
Example prompt
Frequently asked questions
What is the character limit for Midjourney?
Midjourney accepts prompts up to 1000 characters. The ideal writing range is 300–400 characters (around 40 characters is the sweet spot where the platform produces its best results).
Does Midjourney support negative prompts?
Yes. Midjourney uses inline negative syntax (--no …) within the main prompt field.
How should I write prompts for Midjourney?
Midjourney uses Midjourney Family prompt format (T2). Structured parameters with :: weighting and -- flags. Short, punchy keywords work best. Style and mood early. Use --no sparingly.