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Midjourney

PrivateUnited StatesFounded 2021midjourney.com

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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August 20261

Aug 20, 2026Projects and folder hierarchy updatedProjects and Folders

Midjourney expanded project and folder organization in its alpha web application.

July 20263

Jul 24, 2026V8.0 alpha retiredMidjourney V8.0

Midjourney retired the V8.0 alpha after V8.2 became available.

Jul 24, 2026Midjourney Edit Model launchedMidjourney Edit Model

Midjourney launched its V8-era dedicated Edit Model.

Jul 24, 2026Midjourney V8.2 and Edit Model releasedMidjourney V8.2

Midjourney released V8.2 as the default model with improved aesthetics, image quality, personalization, and a new Edit Model.

June 20261

Jun 10, 2026V8.1 becomes default modelMidjourney V8.1

Midjourney made V8.1 the default image model.

April 20261

Apr 14, 2026Midjourney V8.1 releasedMidjourney V8.1

Midjourney released V8.1 with faster rendering, stronger prompt adherence, and native 2K HD images.

March 20262

Mar 29, 2026Midjourney discloses revenue significantly above $200 millionMidjourney Image Models · $200M FY2023

CEO David Holz said revenue had significantly surpassed $200 million in 2023 and had increased since then.

Mar 17, 2026Midjourney V8.0 alpha releasedMidjourney V8.0 · alpha

Midjourney released an early-access alpha of its V8 image model.

February 20261

Feb 26, 2026Moodboards and personalization tools expandedMoodboards

Midjourney expanded web personalization profiles and moodboard workflows.

January 20261

Jan 9, 2026Niji V7 releasedNiji V7

Midjourney and Spellbrush released Niji V7 with improved coherency, line work, and prompt adherence.

September 20251

Sep 4, 2025Warner Bros. Discovery files copyright lawsuitMidjourney Image Models

Warner Bros. Discovery filed a copyright lawsuit against Midjourney.

August 20251

Aug 7, 2025HD mode for video releasedMidjourney Video V1

Midjourney introduced higher-definition output for its video model.

July 20252

Jul 30, 2025Midjourney TV launchedMidjourney TV

Midjourney launched an experimental personalized media feed and streaming experience.

Jul 25, 2025Video looping, end frames, and Discord support addedMidjourney Video Models

Midjourney added looping, end-frame control, and video generation through the Discord bot.

June 20252

Jun 18, 2025Midjourney Video V1 releasedMidjourney Video V1

Midjourney released its first image-to-video model to the full community.

Jun 11, 2025Major entertainment companies file copyright litigationMidjourney Image Models

Disney and Universal filed copyright litigation challenging Midjourney's model training and outputs.

April 20253

Apr 3, 2025Omni Reference introducedOmni Reference

V7 introduced Omni Reference for carrying subjects and visual elements into new images.

Apr 3, 2025Draft Mode introducedDraft Mode

V7 introduced a fast, lower-cost Draft Mode for rapid iteration.

Apr 3, 2025Midjourney V7 releasedMidjourney V7

Midjourney released V7 with improved prompt precision, image coherence, Draft Mode, and Omni Reference.

October 20242

Oct 23, 2024Retexture mode launchedRetexture

Midjourney launched Retexture for changing a scene's materials, lighting, and surfaces.

Oct 23, 2024External Image Editor launchedExternal Image Editor

Midjourney launched editing for uploaded external images.

September 20241

Sep 6, 2024Niji personalization releasedMidjourney Personalization

Midjourney introduced personalized Niji generation based on ranked preferences.

August 20243

Aug 23, 2024Midjourney Web opens to everyoneMidjourney Web

Midjourney opened its web creation platform to all users.

Aug 16, 2024Midjourney Editor platform launchedMidjourney Editor

Midjourney launched its unified web editing platform for generative image modification.

Aug 16, 2024Web Editor launchedWeb Editor

Midjourney launched a unified editor for reframe, repaint, vary region, pan, and zoom.

July 20241

Jul 30, 2024Midjourney V6.1 releasedMidjourney V6.1

Midjourney released V6.1 with improved details, image quality, speed, text, and personalization.

June 20241

Jun 19, 2024Rooms expand on Midjourney WebRooms

Midjourney expanded shared creation rooms and room visibility on the web.

March 20242

Mar 21, 2024Style Reference algorithms updatedStyle Reference

Midjourney released new Style Reference algorithms and versioning.

Mar 12, 2024Character Reference introducedCharacter Reference

Midjourney introduced Character Reference for preserving character appearance across generations.

January 20242

Jan 31, 2024Style Reference introducedStyle Reference

Midjourney introduced Style Reference for transferring visual style from example images.

Jan 29, 2024Niji V6 releasedNiji V6

Midjourney and Spellbrush released Niji V6.

December 20231

Dec 20, 2023Midjourney V6 releasedMidjourney V6

Midjourney released V6 with better prompt accuracy, text rendering, coherence, and image prompting.

October 20232

Oct 2023Imagine web interface launchedImagine

Midjourney introduced its web-based Imagine creation interface.

Oct 2023Midjourney web alpha beginsMidjourney Web

Midjourney began offering creation through its own web application to eligible existing users.

August 20231

Aug 2023Explore experience expandsExplore

Midjourney expanded community exploration and discovery of generated images.

June 20231

Jun 22, 2023Midjourney V5.2 releasedMidjourney V5.2

Midjourney released V5.2 with improved aesthetics, shorter prompts, and Zoom Out.

May 20231

May 3, 2023Midjourney V5.1 releasedMidjourney V5.1

Midjourney released V5.1 with stronger default aesthetics and coherence.

April 20231

Apr 2023Niji V5 releasedNiji V5

Midjourney and Spellbrush released Niji V5 for anime and illustrative generation.

March 20231

Mar 15, 2023Midjourney V5 releasedMidjourney V5

Midjourney released V5 with improved photorealism and prompt understanding.

December 20221

Dec 2022Niji collaboration launchesNiji Models

Midjourney and Spellbrush launched the Niji model collaboration focused on anime and illustration.

November 20221

Nov 5, 2022Midjourney V4 releasedMidjourney V4

Midjourney released V4 with major improvements in realism, artistic coherence, and detail.

July 20222

Jul 25, 2022Midjourney V3 releasedMidjourney V3

Midjourney released V3 as the default image model.

Jul 12, 2022Midjourney public beta opens on DiscordMidjourney Discord Bot

Midjourney opened its image-generation service to the public through its Discord bot.

April 20221

Apr 2022Midjourney V2 releasedMidjourney V2

Midjourney released its second-generation image model.

February 20221

Feb 2022Midjourney V1 releasedMidjourney V1

Midjourney released its first public text-to-image model.

January 20211

2021Midjourney foundedMidjourney Image Models

David Holz founded Midjourney as an independent research laboratory focused on new mediums of thought and visual imagination.

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