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Midjourney 6.1 - Image Generator

Experience the next level of AI image generation with Midjourney 6.1. This advanced model offers improved image quality, better prompt adherence, enhanced creative interpretation, and superior photorealism capabilities. Perfect for professional creative work requiring the highest quality output.

Endpoint

Request Headers

FieldValue
API-KEY<api-key>
Content-Typeapplication/json

Parameters

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
typestringYesFeature type identifier. Must be IMAGE_GENERATOR
modelstringYesAI model identifier. Must be midjourney_6_1
promptObjectobjectYesConfiguration object containing all generation parameters

Prompt Object Parameters

ParameterTypeRequiredDescriptionDefault
promptstringYesText description of the image to generate-
modestringNoGeneration speed modefast
nnumberNoNumber of images to generate (fixed at 4)4
negativePromptstringNoText describing what to avoid in the image-
isNiji6booleanNoEnable Niji 6 anime style modefalse
maintainModerationbooleanNoEnable 1minAI content moderationtrue
aspect_widthnumberNoWidth aspect ratio (1-7)1
aspect_heightnumberNoHeight aspect ratio (1-7)1
nostringNoElements to exclude from the image-
image_weightnumberNoImage prompt weight (0.5-2.0)1
seednumberNoRandom seed for reproducibility (0-4294967295)Random
tilebooleanNoGenerate seamless tile patternsfalse
stylizenumberNoStylization strength (0-1000)100
chaosnumberNoVariation in results (0-100)0
weirdnumberNoExperimental aesthetic (0-3000)0
character_referencestringNoCharacter reference image asset path-
style_referencestringNoStyle reference image asset path-

What's New in 6.1

  • Enhanced Photorealism: Dramatically improved realistic rendering
  • Better Prompt Adherence: More accurate interpretation of complex prompts
  • Improved Consistency: Better character and object consistency across generations
  • Advanced Lighting: More sophisticated lighting and shadow rendering
  • Higher Resolution Detail: Enhanced fine detail preservation at higher resolutions

Generation Modes

ModeDescriptionCostGeneration Time
fastHigh priority generation2x cost< 1 minute
relaxLower priority generation1x cost2-10 minutes

Supported Aspect Ratios

RatioWidthHeightBest For
1:111Square images, social media
4:545Portrait, Instagram posts
2:323Portrait photography
4:747Tall banners, mobile screens
5:454Landscape, traditional photos
3:232Standard landscape photography
7:474Wide banners, panoramic views
Version 6.1 Improvements

Midjourney 6.1 supports extended aspect ratios and offers better performance with extreme ratios compared to version 5.2.

Advanced Style Parameters

ParameterRangeDescriptionV6.1 Improvements
Stylize0-1000Controls artistic interpretationMore nuanced control, better balance
Chaos0-100Adds variation and unpredictabilityImproved variation quality
Weird0-3000Experimental aesthetic parameterMore coherent experimental results

Code Examples

curl --location 'https://api.1min.ai/api/features' \
--header 'API-KEY: <api-key>' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--data '{
"type": "IMAGE_GENERATOR",
"model": "midjourney_6_1",
"promptObject": {
"prompt": "Professional portrait of a business executive, natural lighting, modern office background, 35mm lens",
"mode": "fast",
"n": 4,
"isNiji6": false,
"aspect_width": 4,
"aspect_height": 5,
"stylize": 125,
"chaos": 15,
"maintainModeration": true
}
}'

Interactive Playground

API Playground

https://api.1min.ai/api/features
Describe the image you want to generate
Generation speed and cost
Describe what you want to avoid in the image
Enable anime/manga aesthetic
Choose from supported aspect ratios
Artistic interpretation strength (0-1000). V6.1 offers more nuanced control
Variation and unpredictability (0-100). V6.1 provides better variation quality
Experimental aesthetic (0-3000). V6.1 offers more coherent experimental results
Image prompt weight relative to text (0.5-2.0)
Random seed for reproducibility (0-4294967295)
Generate seamless tile patterns
Character reference image asset path for enhanced consistency
Style reference image asset path to influence aesthetic
1minAI content moderation to prevent policy violations

Generated cURL Command:

curl -X POST "https://api.1min.ai/api/features" \
-H "API-KEY: <your-api-key>" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"type": "IMAGE_GENERATOR",
"model": "midjourney_6_1",
"promptObject": {
"prompt": "Professional portrait of a business executive, natural lighting, modern office background, 35mm lens",
"mode": "fast",
"n": 4,
"isNiji6": false,
"aspect_width": 1,
"aspect_height": 1,
"stylize": 100,
"chaos": 0,
"maintainModeration": true
}
}'

Response Format

{
"aiRecord": {
"uuid": "a1b2c3d4-e5f6-7890-abcd-ef1234567890",
"userId": "user-12345",
"teamId": "team-67890",
"teamUser": {
"teamId": "team-67890",
"userId": "user-12345",
"userName": "John Doe",
"userAvatar": "https://example.com/avatar.jpg",
"status": "ACTIVE",
"role": "ADMIN",
"creditLimit": 100000000,
"usedCredit": 18000,
"createdAt": "2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z",
"createdBy": "SYSTEM",
"updatedAt": "2025-01-15T10:30:00.000Z",
"updatedBy": "SYSTEM"
},
"model": "midjourney_6_1",
"type": "IMAGE_GENERATOR",
"metadata": null,
"rating": null,
"feedback": null,
"conversationId": null,
"status": "SUCCESS",
"createdAt": "2025-01-15T10:30:00.000Z",
"aiRecordDetail": {
"promptObject": {
"prompt": "Professional portrait of a business executive, natural lighting, modern office background, 35mm lens",
"mode": "fast",
"n": 4,
"isNiji6": false,
"aspect_width": 4,
"aspect_height": 5,
"stylize": 125,
"chaos": 15,
"maintainModeration": true
},
"resultObject": [
"development/images/2025_01_15_10_30_15_001_professional_portrait.png",
"development/images/2025_01_15_10_30_15_002_professional_portrait.png",
"development/images/2025_01_15_10_30_15_003_professional_portrait.png",
"development/images/2025_01_15_10_30_15_004_professional_portrait.png"
],
"responseObject": {}
},
"additionalData": null,
"temporaryUrl": "https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/asset.1min.ai/development/images/2025_01_15_10_30_15_001_professional_portrait.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=EXAMPLE_CREDENTIAL&X-Amz-Date=20250115T103000Z&X-Amz-Expires=604800&X-Amz-Signature=example_signature&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject"
}
}

Use Cases

  • Professional Photography: High-quality portraits and commercial imagery
  • Marketing & Advertising: Premium visuals for campaigns and brands
  • Product Visualization: Photorealistic product renders and mockups
  • Architectural Rendering: Detailed building and interior visualizations
  • Fashion & Beauty: High-end fashion photography and beauty shots
  • Film & Entertainment: Concept art and promotional materials

Tips for Best Results with 6.1

  1. Leverage Enhanced Photorealism:

    • Use photography terms: "shot with 35mm lens", "natural lighting", "depth of field"
    • Specify camera settings: "f/1.4", "bokeh", "golden hour lighting"
    • Reference professional photography styles
  2. Improved Prompt Adherence:

    • Be more specific with complex descriptions
    • Use compound sentences for detailed scenes
    • Layer multiple concepts confidently
  3. Professional Quality Settings:

    • Stylize 75-150: Balanced realism with artistic enhancement
    • Stylize 200-300: Creative interpretation while maintaining quality
    • Low Chaos (0-25): For consistent, professional results
  4. Character Reference & Consistency:

    • Upload reference images for better character consistency
    • Use style references to maintain visual coherence across series
  5. Optimal Aspect Ratios:

    • 4:5: Perfect for professional portraits
    • 3:2: Standard photography ratio
    • 16:9: For cinematic scenes

Advanced Features in 6.1

Enhanced Reference System

  • Better Character Consistency: More accurate character preservation across generations
  • Style Transfer Improvements: Superior style reference interpretation
  • Multi-Reference Support: Combine character and style references effectively

Professional Photography Modes

  • Portrait Excellence: Exceptional facial detail and expression rendering
  • Landscape Mastery: Enhanced environmental and atmospheric rendering
  • Product Photography: Precise material representation and lighting

Creative Control

  • Nuanced Stylization: More precise control over artistic interpretation
  • Coherent Experimentation: Weird parameter produces more usable experimental results
  • Improved Variation Quality: Chaos parameter generates higher quality variations

Version Comparison

FeatureMidjourney 5.2Midjourney 6.1
PhotorealismGoodExcellent
Prompt AdherenceGoodSuperior
Detail QualityHighVery High
ConsistencyModerateHigh
SpeedFastFast
Aspect Ratio SupportLimitedExtended

Notes

  • Midjourney 6.1 maintains the 4-image generation standard
  • Enhanced processing may slightly increase generation time for complex prompts
  • Better performance with extreme aspect ratios compared to previous versions
  • Improved handling of text and fine details in images
  • Superior performance for professional and commercial applications
  • Best choice for users requiring the highest quality output