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Meet Midjourney Draft Mode: 10X Faster Idea Iterations & Half GPU Cost
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Summary: Midjourney's latest V7 model introduces an innovative Draft Mode designed to enhance the image generation process by offering a fast and cost-effective solution. This guide explores what Draft Mode is, how to utilize it, and the brand-new AI image generation workflow under Draft Mode: Iterate ideas in Draft Mode & Upscale Midjourney images to 4K/8K/32K high quality.
Ever feel like your AI image generation is stuck in slow motion? Well, buckle up, creative pioneers! Midjourney v7 has just announced Draft Mode, a brand-new feature that's half the cost and 10 times of speed for your AI image generation.
Ready to ditch the wait times and iterate your ideas in a flash? This article is your ultimate guide to Midjourney Draft Mode, from what it is, how to use it, all the way to brand-new AI image creation with high quality under Draft Mode:
- Generate images using Midjourney Draft Mode.
- Use Midjourney Enhance to refine your favorite result.
- Upscale and improve quality using Aiarty Image Enhancer to achieve 4K, 8K, or even 32K resolution.
Start Generate Images in Midjourney Draft Mode & Enhance Image Quality Using Aiarty Image Enhancer Now!
What Is Midjourney Draft Mode
Midjourney Draft Mode is a V7 feature for lightning-fast image prototyping at less GPU cost. It enables effortless iteration using conversational text language and even voice input. Although Draft Mode generates images at a lower resolution than the standard mode, it preserves consistent aesthetics and overall behavior, allowing users to quickly test and refine their ideas before generating higher-detail versions.
Key Takeaways of Midjourney V7 Draft Mode:
1. Speed & Efficiency
Draft Mode prioritizes speed—rendering images up to 10× faster than standard mode. It's designed for rapid ideation, making it perfect for brainstorming and visual exploration.
2. Cost-Effectiveness
By operating at 50% of the GPU cost, Draft Mode offers a budget-friendly way to experiment with multiple concepts before committing GPU time to high-quality renders.
3. Voice & Conversational Prompting
Users can activate Draft Mode via --draft, or "Draft Mode" button on create page's conversational interface. Users can also gain access to voice prompts, streamlining the creative process even further.
4. Built for Exploration, Not Final Renders
Draft images are lower resolution (quality 0.25) and not directly editable or refinable. However, prompt seeds can be reused with the standard algorithm to recreate and improve images in higher quality.
5. Seamless Upscaling & Personalization
After selecting a preferred draft, users can apply Enhance or Vary for full-quality output. Draft Mode also supports personalization via image pair ratings, allowing the model to align better with user preferences over time.
How to Use Midjourney Draft Mode
If you can't wait to try Midjourney Draft Mode, here are some quick start tips and steps to help you immediately experience its powerful capabilities.
1. Activate Midjourney V7 Draft Mode
To use Draft Mode, you must first switch to the Midjourney V7 version in Settings, then activate Draft Mode on Create page, or add the --draft parameter directly to the Midjourney prompts.
2. Use Text or Voice Interaction
You can use Draft Mode in two ways:
- Text Input: Simply type your ideas into the Imagine bar and hit enter.
- Voice Input: Prefer to speak? Click the microphone icon, grant browser access if prompted, then speak your prompt and click again to stop.
New Midjourney Image Generation Workflow Under Draft Mode
Midjourney's Draft Mode has redefined the image generation process. This new workflow offers a faster, more intuitive way to generate and refine images. Discover how this new process can transform your creative process, from quick drafts to final pieces with intricate details in ultra-high resolution.
1. Iterate Your Ideas Under Midjourney Draft Mode
By enabling Draft Mode on the Create page for example, you will then gain access to a conversational interface that empowers real-time prompt interaction. This flexibility allows for dynamic refinement and variation exploration. Begin with a foundation prompt and seamlessly add instructions to modify colors, themes, or styles.
You can type in your specific ideas in conversional mode, or written in standard mode with "/imagine prompt + --draft" in Discord Midjourney channel. For example:
💬 Conversional Text: A beautiful woman with a garland on her head
Or prompt in standard mode: /imagine prompt A beautiful woman with a garland on her head --draft
Midjourney automatically expands short prompts by adding details like color, style, lighting, composition and so on, just like the "soft focus", "pastel colors", "ethereal lighting", "romantic setting" below.
💬 Draft Prompt: a beautiful woman with a garland of flowers on her head, elegant, serene expression, soft focus, pastel colors, ethereal lighting, romantic setting
2. Enhance Your Favorite Draft Job to Full Quality
When you're happy with a draft, click "Enhance" to produce a standard, high-quality generation.
This removes the --draft parameter, but remember, "Enhance" generates a fresh set of images, not just a refined version of the draft.
3. Upscale Midjourney Image to 4K/8K/32K by Aiarty Image Enhancer
Even after using Midjourney's "Enhance" feature to generate full-quality images, the final output is often limited to a 1-2K resolution. This is far from sufficient for high-standard applications like printing, e-commerce, wallpapers, and artistic creations.
To break through these resolution limitations and achieve stunning 4K, 8K, or even 32K ultra-high-definition results with your Midjourney creations, you need a powerful AI image enhancement tool – Aiarty Image Enhancer.
Why Choose Aiarty Image Enhancer?
- Up to 32K Upscaling: Upscale images to 4K, 8K, or 32K, ideal for large prints and ultra-HD visuals.
- Detail Restoration & Enhancement: Fix blur, reduce noise, and sharpen details—even in Midjourney drafts—to produce crystal-clear, vivid images.
- AI Batch Processing: Process up to 3,000 images in a single batch—perfect for handling large-scale projects.
- Versatile for All Creators: Tailored for designers, artists, photographers, and e-commerce users needing top-tier image quality.
Ready to transform your Midjourney creations into jaw-dropping 4K, 8K, and even 32K for epic prints, stunning wallpapers, or show-stopping art? Let's show you how with Aiarty Image Enhancer!
Step 1. Load images to the program.
Free download and launch Aiarty Image Enhancer. Drag and drop to import your Midjourney creations to it. You can load multiple images for bulk processing.
Step 2. Choose an AI model.
On the right panel, choose an AI model based on your images. Usually More-Detail GAN v3 is selected for more details in higher resolution. You can also experiment with other models for optimal results if needed.
Step 3. Determine the Upscale level.
Drop down the option of Upscale to specify the resolution for your enhanced image. You can directly select to upscale by 2x, 4x, 8x, specify a concrete resolution like 2K, 4K, 8K, or customize to any resolution you need, up to 32K.
Step 4. Export the enhanced images.
Expand "Export Settings" button to set the output format, DPI, Quality and folder path. Then click on "Single Export" or "Batch Export" to upscale and save your Midjourney generated AI images.
As you can see below, images created through Midjourney's 'enhance' feature often exhibit blurriness and pixelation when zoomed in. However, images upscaled with Aiarty Image Enhancer remain significantly clearer, even when magnified by 200%. There's no pixelation, and it generates more realistic details.
Conclusion
Midjourney’s Draft Mode is a powerful tool for accelerating the creative process, enabling artists to iterate faster and explore more visual ideas. When paired with Midjourney Enhance and Aiarty Image Enhancer, creators can turn fast drafts into high-quality, production-ready visuals. If you're looking to bring your AI art to life with stunning resolution and refined detail, this powerful trio of tools is your ultimate workflow.
Just try Midjourney Draft Mode and enhance your creations today with Aiarty Image Enhancer!
FAQ
Only the initial draft is affected. The final, enhanced version—especially when upscaled with high-resolution tools—can achieve commercial-grade quality.
According to Midjourney’s subscription terms, most commercial uses are allowed under the Pro Plan.
No. Aiarty Image Enhancer is just an AI image enhancing tool. It upscales images to higher resolution and fix image imperfections (like noise, blur, pixelation, compression artifacts) without altering the original artistic style, preserving the look while improving quality.
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Abby Poole is a seasoned AI enthusiast, with years of experience in the generative AI field. She has become a proficient user of AI tools like Midjourney. Abby’s expertise in crafting intricate prompts has led to the creation of countless stunning visuals. Her in-depth knowledge of AI and her passion for sharing it make her a valuable asset to the Aiarty team.
