MidJourney remains a top choice for AI image generation in 2025, thanks to its unique artistic output and growing feature set. But what truly sets great results apart from average ones? The prompt. How you write your prompt directly influences the outcome—shaping everything from composition to style.
In this article, you’ll learn how to craft high-performing prompts for MidJourney, explore new 2025 prompt features, and discover best practices to elevate your AI images.
Why Prompts Matter More Than Ever in 2025
MidJourney’s latest engine updates make it even more responsive to language input. In 2025:
- Prompts control finer visual details (textures, angles, mood).
- Descriptive language produces more accurate results.
- The new prompt weighting feature allows prioritized control over specific elements.
Quick Fact: Over 80% of pro-level MidJourney users now use structured prompt templates for consistent outputs.
Anatomy of an Effective MidJourney Prompt
Here’s a basic structure most successful users follow:
[Subject/Scene], [Descriptors], [Style], [Camera Type/Settings], [Lighting], –ar [Aspect Ratio] –v [Version]
Example Prompt (2025):
A cyberpunk samurai walking through neon-lit Tokyo, dramatic lighting, ultrarealistic style, shot on Leica camera, cinematic depth –ar 16:9 –v 6
Best Practices for Writing MidJourney Prompts
1. Be Specific but Concise
- Vague: A cool landscape
- Better: A foggy alpine valley at dawn with pine trees, soft morning light, realistic textures
2. Use Style Tags
MidJourney understands art movements and techniques:
- Studio Ghibli, synthwave, Baroque, watercolor, etc.
3. Add Camera and Lighting Terms
- Examples: tilt-shift, macro, bokeh, backlighting, high contrast
4. Leverage Prompt Weights (::)
This feature lets you assign importance:
- forest::2 river::1 mountains::0.5 (MidJourney will focus more on the forest.)
New Prompt Features in 2025
MidJourney 6 and beyond include advanced tools:
- Dynamic prompt expansion: AI enhances prompts with visual data.
- Prompt history templates: Save and reuse your best prompt structures.
- Tone control sliders (Pro version): Adjust mood, saturation, and realism.
Bonus: Prompt Ideas by Category
Portraits:
Elderly woman with deep wrinkles, natural light, close-up, Rembrandt style, 85mm lens
Sci-Fi Concepts:
Floating city in the clouds, retro-futuristic style, warm sunlight, steampunk elements
Product Mockups:
Minimalist smartwatch on white marble table, soft shadows, top-down view, commercial lighting
In 2025, mastering prompts is essential for getting the most out of MidJourney. With more powerful tools and features than ever before, even small prompt tweaks can lead to dramatically better images.
👉 Start experimenting with weighted prompts and new style descriptors today—and link back to our Ultimate Guide to AI Image Generation in 2025 for deeper insights.