Midjourney
Independent, self-funded AI research laboratory developing generative image and video models, creative tools, personalization systems, and web-based visual creation products.
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Key stats
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- $200M
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- 21
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- Aug 20, 2026
- Products
Recent releases
Aug 20, 2026Projects and folder hierarchy updatedFeature update
Midjourney expanded project and folder organization in its alpha web application.
Jul 24, 2026V8.0 alpha retiredModel deprecation
Midjourney retired the V8.0 alpha after V8.2 became available.
Jul 24, 2026Midjourney Edit Model launchedModel release
Midjourney launched its V8-era dedicated Edit Model.
Jul 24, 2026Midjourney V8.2 and Edit Model releasedModel release
Midjourney released V8.2 as the default model with improved aesthetics, image quality, personalization, and a new Edit Model.
Jun 10, 2026V8.1 becomes default modelModel update
Midjourney made V8.1 the default image model.
Apr 14, 2026Midjourney V8.1 releasedModel release
Midjourney released V8.1 with faster rendering, stronger prompt adherence, and native 2K HD images.
Mar 29, 2026Midjourney discloses revenue significantly above $200 millionRevenue disclosure
CEO David Holz said revenue had significantly surpassed $200 million in 2023 and had increased since then.
Mar 17, 2026Midjourney V8.0 alpha releasedModel release
Midjourney released an early-access alpha of its V8 image model.
Upcoming
Nothing scheduled.
Models
| Model | Released | Open source |
|---|---|---|
| Midjourney Edit Model | — | — |
| Midjourney Image ModelsFamily | — | — |
| Midjourney V1 | — | — |
| Midjourney V2 | — | — |
| Midjourney V3 | — | — |
| Midjourney V4 | — | — |
Platforms & products
| Name | Type | Category | Launched | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Character Reference | Product | Creative Tool | — | active |
| Draft Mode | Product | Creative Tool | — | active |
| Explore | Product | Creative Tool | — | active |
| External Image Editor | Product | Creative Tool | — | active |
| Imagine | Product | Creative Tool | — | active |
| Midjourney Discord Bot | Platform | AI Software | — | active |
| Midjourney Editor | Platform | AI Software | — | active |
| Midjourney Personalization | Platform | AI Software | — | active |
| Midjourney TV | Product | Creative Tool | — | active |
| Midjourney Web | Platform | AI Software | — | active |
| Moodboards | Product | Creative Tool | — | active |
| Omni Reference | Product | Creative Tool | — | active |
| Projects and Folders | Product | Creative Tool | — | active |
| Retexture | Product | Creative Tool | — | active |
| Rooms | Product | Creative Tool | — | active |
| Style Reference | Product | Creative Tool | — | active |
| Web Editor | Product | Creative Tool | — | active |
Sources
- Aug 20, 2026 · Projects and folder hierarchy updatedMidjourney
- Jul 24, 2026 · V8.0 alpha retiredMidjourney
- Jul 24, 2026 · Midjourney Edit Model launchedMidjourney
- Jul 24, 2026 · Midjourney V8.2 and Edit Model releasedMidjourney
- Jun 10, 2026 · V8.1 becomes default modelMidjourney
- Apr 14, 2026 · Midjourney V8.1 releasedMidjourney
- Mar 29, 2026 · Midjourney discloses revenue significantly above $200 millionThe Information
- Mar 17, 2026 · Midjourney V8.0 alpha releasedMidjourney
- Feb 26, 2026 · Moodboards and personalization tools expandedMidjourney
- Jan 9, 2026 · Niji V7 releasedMidjourney
- Sep 4, 2025 · Warner Bros. Discovery files copyright lawsuitCourt filing
- Aug 7, 2025 · HD mode for video releasedMidjourney
- Jul 30, 2025 · Midjourney TV launchedMidjourney
- Jul 25, 2025 · Video looping, end frames, and Discord support addedMidjourney
- Jun 18, 2025 · Midjourney Video V1 releasedMidjourney
- Jun 11, 2025 · Major entertainment companies file copyright litigationReuters
- Apr 3, 2025 · Omni Reference introducedMidjourney
- Apr 3, 2025 · Draft Mode introducedMidjourney
- Apr 3, 2025 · Midjourney V7 releasedMidjourney
- Oct 23, 2024 · Retexture mode launchedMidjourney
- Oct 23, 2024 · External Image Editor launchedMidjourney
- Sep 6, 2024 · Niji personalization releasedMidjourney
- Aug 23, 2024 · Midjourney Web opens to everyoneMidjourney
- Aug 16, 2024 · Midjourney Editor platform launchedMidjourney
- Aug 16, 2024 · Web Editor launchedMidjourney
- Jul 30, 2024 · Midjourney V6.1 releasedMidjourney
- Jun 19, 2024 · Rooms expand on Midjourney WebMidjourney
- Mar 21, 2024 · Style Reference algorithms updatedMidjourney
- Mar 12, 2024 · Character Reference introducedMidjourney
- Jan 31, 2024 · Style Reference introducedMidjourney
- Jan 29, 2024 · Niji V6 releasedMidjourney
- Dec 20, 2023 · Midjourney V6 releasedMidjourney
- Oct 1, 2023 · Imagine web interface launchedMidjourney
- Oct 1, 2023 · Midjourney web alpha beginsMidjourney
- Aug 1, 2023 · Explore experience expandsMidjourney
- Jun 22, 2023 · Midjourney V5.2 releasedMidjourney
- May 3, 2023 · Midjourney V5.1 releasedMidjourney
- Apr 1, 2023 · Niji V5 releasedMidjourney
- Mar 15, 2023 · Midjourney V5 releasedMidjourney
- Dec 1, 2022 · Niji collaboration launchesMidjourney
- Nov 5, 2022 · Midjourney V4 releasedMidjourney
- Jul 25, 2022 · Midjourney V3 releasedMidjourney
- Jul 12, 2022 · Midjourney public beta opens on DiscordMidjourney
- Apr 1, 2022 · Midjourney V2 releasedMidjourney
- Feb 1, 2022 · Midjourney V1 releasedMidjourney
- Jan 1, 2021 · Midjourney foundedMidjourney
† Illustrative seed value, not verified or live market data.