Midjourney
✓ verified, sync 2026-08-20Midjourney is an independent research lab dedicated to advancing the imaginative powers of the human species. It is comprised of 11 full-time staff, an incredible set of advisors, ….
What it does.
Midjourney is an independent research lab dedicated to advancing the imaginative powers of the human species. It is comprised of 11 full-time staff, an incredible set of advisors, legal and financial advisors, and Discord moderators and guides. Their research and engineering team are focused on design, human infrastructure, and AI, with the aim of enabling people to explore new mediums of thought.Their team of executives includes David Holz, previously the founder of Leap Motion and a researcher at NASA and the Max Planck Institute, while their advisors include Jim Keller, the lead Silicon at Apple, AMD, Tesla, and Intel, and the coauthor of X86-64 and CTOTenstorrent, and Philip Rosedale, the founder of Second Life and CTO at RealNetworks.The team has also created a wide range of creative projects, from realistic cityscapes to abstract art, from virtual reality experiences to 3D renders of landscapes, from cyberpunk scenes to classic art works. They are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible with AI tools, creating beautiful, powerful and imaginative works that are inspiring and awe-inspiring.
Features
- AI-powered image generation
- Exploration of new mediums of thought
- Community engagement via Discord
- Version 7 with Draft Mode and Omni Reference: Allows for rapid prototyping while maintaining visual consistency across iterations.
- Web Editor with Unified Controls: Combines inpainting, outpainting, zoom, pan, and prompt editing tools in a single interface.
- Omni Reference Tool: Enables users to embed specific visual elements such as brand icons, product designs, or characters into new outputs with adjustable influence.
- AI Video Generator: Converts still images into animated clips up to 21 seconds, with motion customization and looping options.
- Flexible Speed Modes: Offers Fast, Relax, and Turbo modes to balance quality, speed, and GPU usage based on project needs.