Exploring Midjourney V7: Is It The Next Step In AI Art Generation?

Have you ever wanted to learn more about interior design? Well, we have something for you!

Here's the catch: you have to learn it with magic, monsters, and mood lighting. We bet now you're wondering what we're talking about?

Well, allow us to introduce the video game Hogwarts Legacy. If you’ve played it, you know the main quest isn’t defeating dark wizards but spending way too much time perfecting your "Room of Requirement." Just kidding!

From enchanted bookcases to beast pens, that space becomes a living extension of your creativity. You dream it, you buildy it—no blueprints needed. Just swish your wand and that's feel like a magical interior designer.

Yet, in reality, most of us don’t have an actual wand (tragic, really) but we do have the next best thing—prompts, powered by AI.

Well, if you think about it, that's the kind of imaginative freedom that AI image generators are starting to offer in 2025. After all, image generators are evolving fast, and it feels like just yesterday when we were amazed AI's ability to create slightly less wonky human hands. Today, we're on the cusp of visual excellence with Midjourney's V7.

You see, Midjourney has been a major player in the AI art scene, way before ChatGPT birst onto the scene in 2022. Each version brought improvements, from better image quality to advanced prompt understanding.

Now, V7 is here, promising even more features. According to a report by Market.us, the Generative AI (GenAI) content creation market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 31.2% from 2024 to 2033. It’s a trend worth watching and aligning to. The big question is, can Midjourney V7 deliver?

With that in mind, let's first explore more about Midjourney and its V7 update.

What Is Midjourney V7?

Midjourney V7, a new AI image generation model from Midjourney, is more intelligent with text and image prompts, producing higher quality images then its predecessors. Take a look below!

Midjourney has been around for a bit, and each version has brought something new to the creative table. According to Midjourney, the V7 model significantly enhances the level of detail in generated images, saying, "V7 is an amazing model. It’s much smarter with text prompts, image prompts look fantastic, image quality is noticeably higher with beautiful textures, and bodies, hands, and objects of all kinds have significantly better coherence on all details."

This definitely means Midjourney V7, the latest iteration, is not just about making prettier pictures; it's about making the creative process more intuitive, personalized, and powerful.

So, what does that actually mean for us? Well, it means better images, faster generation times, and more control over the final product. This might just be the AI art tool we've been waiting for!

Now that we've set the stage, let's see what's actually new with Midjourney V7.

What's New In Midjourney V7?

Let's break down the cool new stuff and explore what the V7 offers.

1. Enhanced Image Quality

Midjourney V7 brings a noticeable jump in enhanced image quality. We're talking about images that look less like AI-generated art and more like actual photos. Details are sharper, textures are richer, and the overall realism is cranked up. According to early testers, the level of detail is significantly improved, making everything from skin tones to fabric textures pop.

Here's an example of a user prompt: "Create a photograph of a hyper futuristic cyberpunk city lifestyle. It's a very sunny day in early spring. It's very gritty. Make the photo in the style of Jeff Wall".

The Result:

2. Advanced Prompt Understanding

Ever feel like you're speaking a different language when interacting with an AI tool? Midjourney V7 gets you. It's better at understanding complex prompts, so you can finally get the image you have in your mind without endless tweaking. 

Here's an example of a user prompt: "A majestic eagle soaring high above misty Chinese mountains, while a graceful white crane stands still in a vibrant lotus-filled river below, surrounded by lush vegetation and flowering trees. traditional Chinese painting composition, but in vivid oil painting style with impasto technique, rich textures, bold and expressive brushstrokes, dramatic lighting, colorful landscape, poetic and symbolic atmosphere, fusion of Eastern elegance and Western painterly depth"

The Result:

3. Improved Coherence

Remember when AI-generated human hands looked like alien appendages? V7 is working on improvements to reduce  common AI image issues, such as weird anatomy and bizarre artifacts. While it's not a complete fix, the improvements are noticeable with images that are more coherent and believable.

Here's an example of a user prompt: "Photo of a woman in black trousers and rain boots, with red hair, standing in the mud next to an old wooden fence. She is pulling her legs out from under herself with both hands, as if trying not to fall into the mud. This image was posted on Snapchat in 2018."

The Result:

Note: The hands in the image are still a work in progress!

4. Multilingual Support

Finally, multilingual support is here! You can now prompt in multiple languages, opening up a whole new world of possibilities. No more struggling if English is not your first language. Just type your prompt in your native tongue and let Midjourney V7 do its thing. It's a game-changer for international users!

Here's an example of a user prompt (in Chinese): "运河码头近景：木制客船停泊柳岸边，船头放置越窑青瓷执壶与八棱杯，诗人与歌女对坐，麻布衣袍褶皱参考"清明上河图"，水面倒映残阳余晖，芦苇丛中惊起白鹭"

Roughly Translates To: "A close-up view of a canal wharf: Wooden passenger boats are moored by willow-covered banks. On the bow of the boat, there is a Yue kiln celadon ewer and an octagonal cup. A poet and a singing girl sit facing each other. The folds in their coarse linen robes are inspired by the Along the River During the Qingming Festival painting. The water reflects the afterglow of the setting sun, and a white egret is startled from the reeds."

The Result:

5. Character Consistency

Ever tried to create a series of images with the same character, only to have them look completely different in each one? Midjourney V7 aims to fix that. It's designed to maintain consistent character features across images, so you can finally create a cohesive visual narrative—continuity is key!

Here's what we mean:

So, that's all the good stuff the Midjourney V7 boasts. Now, let's see how it stacks up against the competition, shall we?

Midjourney V7 Vs. Flux 1.1 Vs. ChatGPT 4o

So, how does Midjourney V7 stack up against the competition?

We decided to pit it against other AI powerhouses such as ChatGPT 4o and Flux 1.1. Here's a quick table to summarize what we found.

Criteria	Midjourney V7	Flux 1.1	ChatGPT 4o
Prompt	A hyper-realistic photograph of an astronaut in a white space suit lying peacefully on a bed of blooming Sapphire yellow mushrooms. The reflective visor of the helmet mirrors the surrounding flowers. The astronaut's body is relaxed, arms slightly bent, and legs stretched out. The scene is bathed in soft, warm sunlight, casting gentle shadows. The contrast between the futuristic space suit and the delicate natural beauty of the roses creates a dreamlike, surreal atmosphere.
Image
Photorealism	Exceptional detail—suit textures, floral realism, and lighting all mimic real photography.	Stylized and smooth, with a plastic/toy-like finish. Lacks textural depth.	Solid realism, slightly flatter lighting. Details are softer but still coherent.
Prompt Accuracy	Captures nearly everything: relaxed pose, reflective visor, sunlight, and mushroom bed (interpreted as roses).	Partial adherence — astronaut pose is present, but mushrooms resemble toy roses, and realism is compromised.	Interprets prompt well—body pose and visor are accurate; mushrooms appear more like generic flowers.
Helmet Reflection	Visor reflects surroundings naturally with stunning sharpness.	Visor is glossy but feels artificial and lacks nuanced detail.	Reflection is present and artistic, but slightly repetitive and flat.
Lighting & Shadows	Warm, soft lighting with great shadow gradients; contributes to dreamlike mood.	Bright, even light but lacks softness; more cartoonish than atmospheric.	Gentle sunlight and shadows present, but contrast is limited.
Artistic Surrealism	Beautiful balance of nature and tech — poetic and cinematic.	Overly stylized — leans into synthetic, almost toy-like surrealism.	Achieves a calm tone, but feels more grounded than surreal.
Pose Accuracy	Spot-on: relaxed arms, slightly bent, legs stretched. Matches prompt closely.	Slightly rigid pose; less natural and more symmetrical.	Accurate pose overall, though lacks depth in limb positioning.

The Verdict:

• Midjourney V7: Delivers a stunning, photoreal, emotionally resonant interpretation of the prompt.

• Flux 1.1: Offers a bold, stylized output that’s visually engaging but deviates from realism and prompt accuracy.

• ChatGPT 4o: Interprets the prompt well with good realism but lacks artistic finesse and texture depth.

So, Midjourney V7 brings some serious heat to the AI art generation arena. With its improved image quality, prompt understanding, and customization features, it's definitely a top contender, although ChatGPT 4o and Flux 1.1 still have their strengths. So, it all comes down to what you're looking for in an AI image generator.

If you choose Midjourney V7, here's how to access it! 

How To Access Midjourney V7?

So, you're itching to get your hands on Midjourney V7? Well, it's not as challenging as finding Wonka's Golden Ticket, but there are a few steps. Let's break it down.

1. Access

Midjourney V7 is primarily accessed through Discord. Think of it as your portal to a world of AI-generated art. You interact with the Midjourney bot using commands to conjure up images from your wildest prompts, but now, you can also access it through the Midjourney website too.

2. Pricing

Okay, let's talk dollars and cents next. Midjourney operates on a subscription model and according to the latest data, here's the breakdown:

• Basic—$10: For hobbyists, includes ~200 image generations, basic tools, and editor access for uploaded images.

• Standard—$30: Great for regular users, with 15 fast generation hours, unlimited relaxed mode, and commercial use.

• Pro—$60: Built for power users with 30 fast hours, a stealth mode, capacity for 12 concurrent jobs, and full tool access.

• Mega—$120: For studios or professionals boasting 60 fast hours, maximum concurrency, a stealth mode, and full creative freedom.

Keep in mind that the prices can vary with time, so always check the official Midjourney website for the most up-to-date information. 

So, which plan is right for you? It depends on how deep you want to go down the AI art rabbit hole. Choose wisely!

TechDogs' Takeaway!

So, the Midjourney V7 isn't just about prettier pictures; it's about expanding what's possible with AI tools. The enhanced image quality is impressive. Users are already saying the photographic realism is off the charts and, as you my have observed, it's getting harder to tell AI-generated images from actual photos!

Yet, it's not all sunshine and rainbows because here are some aspects to keep in mind:

• Marketing And Advertising: The ability to create hyper-realistic images could revolutionize marketing and advertising campaigns. Yet, asl yourself, is it ethical to create fake people or products for ads?

• Product Design: Designers can now rapidly prototype and visualize products in incredible detail, speeding up product design. However, it is important to ask it might affect human designers.

• Copyright Issues: As AI art becomes more sophisticated, copyright issues are becoming a major headache. Who owns the copyright to an image created by AI? The user? The AI developer? The person who trained the AI? The AI itself, once it's sentient? This is a legal minefield that needs careful navigation.

• Data Privacy: AI models are trained on massive image datasets, raising concerns about data privacy. How can we ensure that the datasets are sourced and used ethically and responsibly?

The ethical considerations surrounding AI-generated content are becoming increasingly important. We need clear guidelines and regulations to ensure that AI technologies are used responsibly and for the benefit of society.

Well, Midjourney V7 is definitely a major step forward in AI image generation. Just like any other powerful tool, it needs to be used wisely. The potential is immense, but it's up to us to make sure it's used for good.

Wrapping It Up!

The Midjourney V7 is like a TV show that get's better with time. With its snazzy new features, tiered pricing, and enhanced image quality, it’s definitely a step up from the earlier version.

Sure, it’s not perfect—there are still some quirks to iron out, and some plans can hit your wallet hard. However, if you’re into creating AI art, the V7 gives you the features needed to spark your creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just an amateur dipping your toes into AI art, Midjourney V7 is worth checking out.

Who knows, you might just create your next masterpiece!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Use Midjourney AI For Free?

No, Midjourney requires a paid subscription starting at $10/month; there is no free trial or plan.

How Much Is Midjourney V7?

Midjourney V7 is included in all plans, starting at $10/month. It introduces "Draft Mode," which is faster and costs less to use.

Which Is Better: Midjourney Or DALL·E?

Midjourney offers superior image quality and customization, while DALL·E is more user-friendly and affordable at $20/month via ChatGPT Plus. So it all depends on what you need.