What is Midjourney? Beginner’s Guide to AI Image Generation 2026

Quick Summary: Everything you need to know about Midjourney in 2026. This guide is written for complete beginners — no technical knowledge required.

What is Midjourney?

Midjourney is an AI image generator that creates stunning images from text descriptions. Type what you want to see, and Midjourney creates it in about 60 seconds. No artistic skills required.

How to Access Midjourney

Midjourney works through Discord or its new web interface. 1. Go to midjourney.com. 2. Sign up. 3. Type your image description (called a ‘prompt’). 4. Wait 30-60 seconds for results.

Writing Good Prompts

Be descriptive: ‘a cozy coffee shop with warm lighting, wooden furniture, plants, watercolor style’ works better than ‘coffee shop’. Add style keywords, lighting, and mood descriptors for better results.

Understanding Plans

Basic ($10/mo): ~200 images, good for hobbyists. Standard ($30/mo): ~900 fast images, best for most users. Pro ($60/mo): ~1800 fast images, stealth mode for privacy.

Common Uses

Marketing visuals, social media graphics, blog post images, concept art, product mockups, presentation graphics, book covers, and creative exploration.

Tips for Beginners

Start simple and add detail gradually. Use the /describe command to learn how to prompt better. Save your best prompts for reuse. Experiment with different styles.