Midjourney V8.2
Midjourney · Image model
Midjourney's current default image model, a July 2026 update to V8 focused on aesthetics, image quality and personalization. It is used through the Midjourney website and Discord on a paid subscription. Earlier versions (V7, V8.1) remain selectable.
Current
ReleasedJul 2026
Context window—
Input → outputtext, image → image
API price—
Consumer accessSubscription only: Basic $10/month ($96/year), Standard $30/month ($288/year), Pro $60/month ($576/year), Mega $120/month ($1,152/year), per third-party listing checked 2026-08-29.
Best for
Artistic, stylized images with a strong default aesthetic and personal style profiles.
Overview
Midjourney's current default image model, a July 2026 update to V8 focused on aesthetics, image quality and personalization. It is used through the Midjourney website and Discord on a paid subscription. Earlier versions (V7, V8.1) remain selectable.
Strengths and limits
- Strong default aesthetics and personalization profiles
- Native 2K (HD) output without upscaling since V8.1
- V8.1 docs: standard jobs about 4-5x faster than earlier versions
- No public generation API; terms restrict automated access
- Omni Reference reportedly still routed through V7; Niji not available on V8.2 (reported)