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Midjourney Cheat Codes (2026): Parameters, Weights & Style Refs

Midjourney's control surface is parameters and references. These shortcuts are the literal flags v6/v7 recognise, plus the prompt structures that produce consistent results.

Updated 2026-07-28

📐 Core parameters

Cheat CodeUseExample
--arAspect ratio--ar 16:9
--vModel version--v 7
--qQuality (compute)--q 2
--sStylize (0–1000)--s 250
--chaosVariance in grid--chaos 20
--weirdUnusual aesthetics--weird 500
--seedReproducibility--seed 12345
--tileSeamless tile--tile
--noNegative prompt--no text, watermark

🎨 References

Cheat CodeUseExample
--srefStyle reference--sref https://…/img.jpg
--swStyle weight--sref … --sw 500
--crefCharacter reference--cref https://…/face.jpg
--cwCharacter weight (0–100)--cref … --cw 80
--sref randomRandom style--sref random

⚖️ Prompt weights

Cheat CodeUseExample
::Multi-prompt separatorcat::2 dog::1
word::NWeight a wordcinematic::2 harsh light::-1
()Grouping(neon city, rain)::2

🎥 Motion & upscale

Cheat CodeUseExample
/videoAnimate image/video motion: slow zoom in
Upscale (Subtle)Faithful 2xU Subtle
Upscale (Creative)Reimagined 2xU Creative
Vary (Region)Inpaint an areaSelect → describe change
Pan/Zoom OutExtend canvasZoom Out 1.5x

🧱 Prompt structure

Subject → Environment → Composition → Style → Lighting → Parameters.

Cheat CodeUseExample
SubjectWho/whatA weathered lighthouse keeper
EnvironmentWhereon a storm-lashed cliff at dawn
CompositionFraminglow-angle wide shot, rule of thirds
StyleArt directioncinematic, Roger Deakins, teal & orange
LightingLight sourcerim light from lighthouse beam
ParametersFlags--ar 21:9 --s 250 --v 7

Frequently asked questions

Why don't my --sref images look consistent?

Raise --sw (up to 1000) and reuse the same --sref URL across a series. Random seeds still vary composition — pin --seed for repeatability.

Is v7 better than v6.1?

For photorealism and hands, yes. For stylised illustration, v6.1 with a strong --sref sometimes wins.