How to Upscale Midjourney Images to 4K and Higher Resolution

Midjourney is an AI image generator designed to create images from simple text-based prompts. It is so easy to use that anyone – regardless of technical proficiency - can generate stunning images within a matter of minutes. However, the current version of the Midjourney model defaults to an output image resolution of 1024x1024, which may prove insufficient for individuals seeking to print images or display them on larger screens. Therefore, some people wonder if they can upscale Midjourney images to higher resolutions. Of course, they can. Users can upscale their Midjourney-generated images using both the built-in upscale tools within the platform and third-party software. Now follow us to learn how to upscale Midjourney images.

How to Upscale Midjourney Images with Built-in Upscale Tools

Midjourney incorporates two upscaling tools: Upscale (2x) and Upscale (4x). Utilizing Upscale (2x) results in a 2048x2048 image, while enabling Upscale (4x) produces a 4096x4096 image. Before demonstrating the upscaling process, it's important to note that these tools consume your subscription's GPU minutes. Applying Upscale 2x to an image takes approximately twice the time of generating the initial image grid, and using Upscale 4x takes roughly six times as long as the initial image grid generation.

With these considerations in mind, let's delve into the process of upscaling Midjourney images, starting with the sign-up procedure.

Step 1. Create a Discord account.

Midjourney is exclusively integrated into Discord. So to use Midjourney, firstly you need a Discord account.

Step 2. Visit Midjourney.com/account, sign in using your verified Discord account, and select a subscription plan that aligns with your requirements. Midjourney offers four plans: Basic ($10/month), Standard ($30/month), Pro ($60/month), and Mega ($120/month).

Step 3. Join the Midjourney server on Discord.

Follow these steps to join the Midjourney server:

1. Open Discord and locate the server list on the left-hand sidebar.
2. Press the + button at the bottom of the server list.
3. In the pop-up window, click the Join a Server button.
4. Paste or type the following URL: http://discord.gg/midjourney and press Join Server.

Step 4. Go to any channel labeled general or newbie.

Upon joining the Midjourney server, select any channel labeled #newbie or #general.

Step 5. Generate an image.

To generate an image from a short text description, you should use /imagine command.

1. Type '/imagine prompt:' in the message field.
2. Input a description of the desired image in the prompt field.
3. Send your message, and the Bot will interpret the prompt and commence image generation.
4. Accept the Terms of Service.

Step 6. Select an image.

Midjourney will create 4 images based on your text prompt. Once they are generated, you can use the U1, U2, U3, and U4 button to separate your selected image from the grid.

Step 7. Select an upscale option.

Upon selecting an image, locate the Upscale (2x) and Upscale (4x) options beneath it. Choose the option that suits your needs.

Step 8. Save your image.

Open the image to full size, right-click, and select "Save image". On mobile, long-tap the image and tap the download icon in the top right corner.

All images are readily available for viewing at midjourney.com/imagine.

So above are how to upscale Midjourney pictures with the built-in Midjourney upscaler. If you want to upscale Midjourney photos to other resolutions, you need to third-party tools.

How to Upscale Midjourney Images with Third-Party Tool

In our previous article, we've mentioned that there are many ways to increase image resolution. Here we'll introduce two of them - namely Winxvideo AI and Photoshop - to show you how to increase the size of Midjourney images.

Upscale Midjourney Image with Winxvideo AI

With the Image AI feature of Winxvideo AI, you can upscale your Midjourney image by 2X, 3X, and 4X. For instance, if your Midjourney image is 1024x1024, you can upscale it to 2048x2048, 3072x3072, and 4092x4092. If you still need higher resolution, you can import the already upscaled image back into Winxvideo AI again and further enhance it. The maximum output image resolution that Winxvideo AI supports is 10000 x 10000 (or 10K).

Winxvideo AI can handle both reality and anime images well, thanks to its extensive training on different types of images. Powered by AI, Winxvideo AI enlarges images without compromising quality. You'll notice a significant enhancement in quality. Since image enhancement is a resource-intensive task, Winxvideo AI leverages your GPU to boost processing speed.

In addition to enhancing images, Winxvideo AI can also enhance, convert, compress, edit, record, and download videos.

If you're interested in this tool, you can download it for free to give it a try. The free trial version allows you to process five images to evaluate its performance.

Free Download Free Download Free Download

Note: AI tools for Mac are currently unavailable, but they're coming soon. Stay tuned.

After installing it on your computer, you can follow the steps below to upscale Midjourney image to higher resolution for print or other purposes.

Step 1. Launch Winxvideo AI and select the "Image AI" option on the main interface.

Step 2. Select "Add Image" to load the Midjourney image you intend to upscale.

Step 3. Specify image type and how many times you'd like to upscale the image. You can preview the result in the left player window.

Tips: If you set the Type as "Anime", you can further specify the denoise level.

Step 4. Expand "Export Settings" and adjust output parameters.

Step 5. Click the "RUN" button to export the enlarged Midjourney image.

Upscale Midjourney Image in Photoshop

If you have Photoshop installed on your computer, you can use this program to upscale Midjourney images. This tool allows you to input your desired resolution, and it also offers various interpolation methods for upsampling. Now, let's show you how to do this.

Step 1. Launch Photoshop and open the Midjourney image you wish to upscale.

Step 2. Navigate to "Image" in the top menu and select "Image Size." Here, you can adjust the dimensions of your image.

Step 3. In the Image Size dialog box, you can set the desired resolution and dimensions.

Step 4. Check "Resample" and select an appropriate resampling method. "Preserve Details 2.0" and "Bicubic Smoother" are often recommended for enlarging images.

Step 5. Click "OK" to apply the changes. Photoshop will resize and resample the image according to your specified dimensions.

Step 6. Once satisfied with the results, save your upscaled image in your preferred format.