Midjourney’s Version 7 alpha brings smarter AI image generation with dual processing modes

Midjourney’s Version 7 alpha release brings significant AI image generation improvements that could reshape how creators approach digital art production. The new version simplifies the creative process with smarter AI interpretation while introducing personalization features and dual processing modes that balance quality with speed—all representing Midjourney’s effort to make sophisticated image creation more accessible while maintaining its position at the forefront of AI art technology.

Key improvements: Midjourney’s Version 7 alpha introduces smarter prompt interpretation that expands basic text descriptions without requiring perfectly crafted prompts.

• The update delivers higher quality images with more detailed textures and richer visual output while also generating results faster.
• For the first time, Midjourney offers default personalization features, though users must review and rate 200 images generated by others to access this capability.

New operational modes: The update introduces two distinct processing options that let users prioritize either quality or speed.

• Turbo Mode produces the highest quality images but costs more credits and takes longer to process.
• Relax (Draft) Mode generates lower quality images quickly and at lower cost, making it ideal for iterating through concept ideas before finalizing designs.

Voice integration: Version 7 adds voice prompt capability in Draft mode, allowing users to dictate image descriptions rather than typing them.

• This feature is activated by selecting the microphone icon, potentially streamlining the creative workflow for many users.

Current limitations: The alpha release doesn’t fully implement Version 7 across all functions, with features like upscaling and editing still running on Version 6.

• Midjourney indicates that moodboards and style references will see improvements in future updates.
• The company plans to release new features every 1-2 weeks over the next 60 days as part of their ongoing alpha development cycle.

Business model: Access to Midjourney continues to require a paid subscription, with plans ranging from $10/month (Basic) to the premium Mega tier.

• Subscribers can generate images through Midjourney’s website, where they can also view creations from other users.
• Annual billing offers a discount, reducing the Basic plan to $8/month when paid yearly.