How To Upload Images To Midjourney and Use Them As Prompts

How To Upload Images To Midjourney and Use Them As Prompts

Welcome to this comprehensive tutorial on how to upload an image to Midjourney as an image prompt. In this video, we will walk you through the entire process, ensuring that you have a seamless experience. Whether you have your own image or need to find a royalty-free one online, we've got you covered.

To begin, it's important to make sure you are logged in and have joined the Midjourney Discord server. Additionally, note that a subscription is now required to unleash your creativity with Midjourney. Here's a helpful tip: instead of using the newbie rooms, I recommend prompting inside direct messages. This way, you won't have to spend time searching for your posts within the main channels.

Now, let's dive into the steps. Start by selecting your direct messages and locating the Midjourney bot. Get your desired image ready on your computer—it can be any image you like. For demonstration purposes, I will be using a picture of myself. Once you have your image prepared, it's time to upload it onto Discord.

To upload the image, simply drag and drop it onto the chat message area within Discord. Once you do this, you will see the upload dialogue. Press enter, and Discord will upload your image promptly. Great job! Now, let's copy the link address that Discord has created for your uploaded image. Simply right-click on the image and choose the "copy link" option.

With the image link in hand, we can now proceed to use it as an image prompt in Midjourney. Start by typing forward slash (/), followed by "imagine", and then prompt. Then, paste the image link you just copied using 'Command V' on Mac or 'Control V' on PC. Midjourney will now have access to the image and be ready to create magic with it.

At this point, feel free to provide Midjourney with additional instructions for what you'd like to do with the image. A cool option to explore is transforming your photo into a cartoon-style character through a simple 2D animation. Type in your desired instructions, hit enter, and patiently wait for Midjourney to work its wonders and generate the images you've requested.

In the newly opened tab, copy the address from the address bar. Now, head back to the Midjourney bot on Discord and provide the imagine prompt once again. This time, paste the address you just copied, and Midjourney will be able to utilize it just like any other image prompt. Follow the same steps as before, and let Midjourney work its magic once again!

By following these step-by-step instructions, you'll become a pro at uploading and utilizing images as prompts in Midjourney. So, get ready to unleash your creativity and embark on an exciting journey of imagination and creation. Happy prompting!

And that’s how you upload an image into Midjourney to use as an image prompt.

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[sunhallowed]

PIN THIS COMMENT IF YOU CAN, IT WORKS EVERYTIME: If you're having trouble getting the correct image link, use /blend and upload the pictures that you want to use for reference. Midjourney will generate each images link in the prompt. This link will always be the correct one, in the "s. mj. run" format, copy that link and use it in your /imagine prompt. Hope this helps everyone!

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[gagalichen]

thanks. This is tutorial nr 6 I am watching regarding uploading pics and working with them and this one actually helps!

[angelarch]

OMG thank you for showing me all this, great video! Esp making the private room, did not know that!

[bocephusmode]

For those having issues: upload your image with plus sign, then immediately hit Enter key. If you don't hit the Enter key, then the image won't expand so then you cannot get its URL. And apparently you have to hit the Enter key immediately after it loads and not say several seconds later. At least this is what fixed it for me using a Mac.

[ChristinaCherneskey]

This is excellent. Very much appreciated!

[primosusto]

there is no "copy link" at the bottom on my right click menu display

[MaddenScience]

Great idea! I wish it worked. *I've tried exactly this - but the outcomes are completely useless and look nothing like my starting picture. Bummer.

[Goatsheadsoup]

Hey there, my discord says my photo link is invalid, what am I doing wrong? I'm following your video exactly as you say.

[mamabtinytreasures]

Love quick get to the point tutorials, ty. However every time I right click, I get the word blob in front of my link and even if I delete the word blob, it constantly shows me images like I uploaded but in a monster cartoon type of blob. What am I doing wrong?

[orlalisa]

I have tried to upload image in direct message and it shows the image but when I click on copy message link and paste and prompt it says it can't validate the link? Do you know why?

[RJBOLTMAN]

This doesnt work btw - The link will not be valid

[PjjjandEli]

I'm on an I Mac and having issues getting the drop down menu to appear. Can't figure out the right click on this imac

[TamFrancis]

There is not an option for copy link, there is only "copy message link." If I click on the picture and have it "view in browser" I have an option to "copy image address" but that link does not work either. HELP! What am I doing wrong?

[hiddengemzny]

What's best format to use? Jpeg, png, heic?

[DoubleJGraphix]

HELP!!!! I am following these steps and keep getting a reply that says "could not validate this link. Please try again"

[aprepaiavivervia]

why I can't upload the image? I drag the image into the chat box but nothing happens

[likeadrien]

Copy link not in the dropdown....Suggestions?

[chrisvilla]

Joining the responses about not being able to copy link, I only have the "Copy Message LInk" option and that doesn't work. Not sure why I don't have the same options, I pay for midjourney.

[jakubhladik]

I only use discord on mobile. How do you drag an image on your iPhone?