Creating Multiple Image Creations with Permutation Prompts on Midjourney: What to understand
Permutation prompts enable you to enter variations of a prompt to create multiple image grids with a single /imagine command on Midjourney.
When Permutation Prompts are used, Midjourney will process each of your variations as individual jobs; however, you only need to input a single prompt to accomplish this.
You can utilise Permutation Prompts by including options to vary within curly brackets. Such a query should have the following syntax: /imagine prompt description option 1, option 2, option 3>
Within a single prompt, permutations can be used to create images with multiple subjects, in multiple environments, using different artistic styles, more than one aspect ratio, and multiple Midjourney models.
What are Midjourney Permutation Prompts?
When you input a prompt on Midjourney, you should receive four distinct images based on how you described it in the prompt. On occasion, you may want Midjourney to generate variants of an image with slightly different prompt descriptions. Permutation Prompts can be used to generate variants of a prompt, allowing you to generate multiple image grids with a single /imagine command.
Creating Multiple Image Creations with Permutation Prompts on Midjourney
When you use Permutation Prompts to generate variations, each variation will be processed as a separate assignment by Midjourney. Since each task on Midjourney consumes a certain number of GPU minutes, using Permutation Prompts will consume more GPU minutes than a standard image generation. To help you avoid squandering GPU minutes unnecessarily, Midjourney will display a confirmation message that you must accept prior to processing a Permutation Prompt request.
Permutation Prompts can be used to construct variations of any aspect of a prompt, such as its text description, parameters, image prompts, and weights. This feature is only applicable to prompts entered in Fast Mode; you cannot use these prompts in Relax Mode or Turbo Mode.
The number of tasks you can create with each use of Permutation Prompts depends on the type of Midjourney subscription you have.
Midjourney Basic: This section allows users to generate up to four fictitious employment using a single Permutation Prompt.
Midjourney Standard: This page allows users to generate up to ten fictitious positions with a single Permutation Prompt.
Midjourney Pro: This feature allows users to generate up to forty fictitious employment from a single Permutation Prompt.
How to use Midjourney’s Permutation Prompts
Using Permutation Prompts, you can construct a prompt by enclosing the options you wish to vary in curly brackets, i.e. “”. Midjourney will recognise that you are using Permutation prompts by searching for the options you enter inside. Since you will be entering multiple options to vary, you must separate them with commas “,” inside the brackets.
You can generate images using Permutation Prompts with the following syntax: /imagine prompt description option 1, option 2, option 3>
Since there are a variety of ways to use Permutation Prompts, we will explain how to use them to accomplish unique outcomes each time. You can view how Permutation Prompts can be utilised for various image creations on Midjourney by following the instructions provided in each of the cases below.
Case 1: To create multiple subjects
The simplest application of Permutation Prompt is the creation of multiple subjects within a single /imagine request. This tool can be used to create diverse subjects, such as different species of birds/animals, different types of fruits/vegetables, objects of varying colours, etc. The syntax for such a prompt is: /imagine prompt a type 1, type 2, type 3> subject rest of description>
In order to illustrate how Permutation Prompts can be used to create multiple subjects, we will demonstrate the prompt we use to create illustrations of a single fruit (in this instance, an apple) in three different colours (red, yellow, and green). To get started, visit one of Midjourney’s Discord servers or access the Midjourney Bot from your Discord Server or Discord Direct Message.
Here, enter /imagine and select /imagine from the resulting menu.
Now, input the image’s desired description. While scripting this prompt, we will enclose the multiple options in curly brackets, such as red, yellow, and green, and leave the remaining portions of the prompt outside of the brackets. Check out the below image to see what the final prompt will appear like.
Press the Enter key on your keyboard when you have completed entering a prompt.
The Midjourney Bot will then display a confirmation message before proceeding. To continue processing, please select Yes from this response. You also have the option to cancel the request, alter the prompt template, or have Midjourney display all prompts that will be individually processed based on the entered Permutation Prompt.
After you validate the Midjourney Bot’s processing request, it will begin simultaneously generating images based on the individual prompts.
Depending on the available GPUs, all image grids may begin processing simultaneously or one by one; therefore, it may take a bit longer than usual to see all of your generations from the Permutation Prompt.
Once finished, multiple image grids will appear on the screen for each of the /imagine tasks generated by the Permutation Prompt.
You can scale up or alter the generated images based on your preferences, or you can use the Permutation Prompt again to generate new sets of subjects.
Prompt Image Grid 1 Image Grid 2 Image Grid 3
Red, yellow, and green apple illustration by Wilhelmina Barns-Graham
To generate images for multiple environments
In addition to generating images with multiple subjects, Permutation Prompts can also be used to generate images with distinct settings. Using this feature, you can create images of a subject with various lighting, backgrounds, conditions, etc. This prompt should have the following syntax: /imagine prompt description> captured at environment 1, environment 2, environment 3 or /imagine prompt description> with background 1, background 2, background 3.
To illustrate how Permutation Prompts can be used to generate multiple environments, we will demonstrate the prompt we use to generate aerial views of mountainous terrains at sunrise, sunset, and during the night.
To get started, visit one of Midjourney’s Discord servers or access the Midjourney Bot from your Discord Server or Discord Direct Message.
Here, enter /imagine and select /imagine from the resulting menu.
Now, input the image’s desired description. While scripting this prompt, we will specify the multiple options, such as “sunrise, sunset, night,” within curly brackets. Check out the below image to see what the final prompt will appear like.
Press the Enter key on your keyboard when you have completed entering a prompt.
The Midjourney Bot will then display a confirmation message before proceeding. To continue processing, please select Yes from this response. You also have the option to cancel the request, modify the prompt template, or have Midjourney display all prompts that will be individually processed based on the Permutation Prompt you inputted.
After you validate the Midjourney Bot’s processing request, it will begin simultaneously generating images based on the individual prompts. Depending on the available GPUs, all image grids may begin processing simultaneously or one by one; therefore, it may take a bit longer than usual to see all of your generations from the Permutation Prompt.
Once finished, multiple image grids will appear on the screen for each of the /imagine tasks generated by the Permutation Prompt.
You can scale up or alter the generated images based on your preferences, or you can use the Permutation Prompt again to generate new sets of subjects.
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Prompt Image Grid 1 Image Grid 2 Image Grid 3
In the manner of Yann Arthus-Bertrand, an aerial view of mountainous terrains at sunrise, sunset, and night.
Create images in multiple artistic techniques
You can also use permutation prompts to generate images with the same description but various art styles. These art styles can be anything from different mediums of art, art movements, and artistic techniques to different styles of photographers, designers, and illustrators. The syntax for such a prompt should look like this: /imagine prompt captured by {artist 1, artist 2, artist 3} or /imagine prompt {style 1, style 2, style 3} art of
To illustrate how Permutation Prompts can be used to generate images with a specific description in multiple art styles, we will demonstrate the prompt we use to conceptualise a “beach party photograph” captured by three different artists (in this case, Chris Burkard, LeRoy Grannis, and Slim Aarons).
To get started, visit one of Midjourney’s Discord servers or access the Midjourney Bot from your Discord Server or Discord Direct Message.
Here, enter /imagine and select /imagine from the resulting menu.
Now, input the image’s desired description. While scripting this prompt, we’ll specify the multiple options inside curly brackets like {Chris Burkard, LeRoy Grannis, Slim Aarons}. Check out the below image to see what the final prompt will appear like.
Press the Enter key on your keyboard when you have completed entering a prompt.
The Midjourney Bot will then display a confirmation message before proceeding. To continue processing, please select Yes from this response. You also have the option to cancel the request, modify the prompt template, or have Midjourney display all prompts that will be individually processed based on the Permutation Prompt you inputted.
After you validate the Midjourney Bot’s processing request, it will begin simultaneously generating images based on the individual prompts. Depending on the available GPUs, all image grids may begin processing simultaneously or one by one; therefore, it may take a bit longer than usual to see all of your generations from the Permutation Prompt.
Once finished, multiple image grids will appear on the screen for each of the /imagine tasks generated by the Permutation Prompt.
You can scale up or alter the generated images based on your preferences, or you can use the Permutation Prompt again to generate new sets of subjects.
Prompt Image Grid 1 Image Grid 2 Image Grid 3
beach party photograph captured in the style of {Chris Burkard, LeRoy Grannis, Slim Aarons}
Case 4: To create images in multiple aspect ratios
Suppose you wish to create images of the same description in different dimensions. In that case, Midjourney allows you to generate multiple sets of images using Permutation Prompts by specifying your desired aspect ratios inside curly brackets {}. The syntax for such a prompt should look like this: /imagine prompt –ar {ratio 1, ratio 2, ratio 3}
To make it easier for you to understand, we’ll demonstrate the prompt we used to create images of a sunset at a mountain range in Antarctica captured in different dimensions like 4:3, 1:1, and 3:4.
To get started, visit one of Midjourney’s Discord servers or access the Midjourney Bot from your Discord Server or Discord Direct Message.
Here, enter /imagine and select /imagine from the resulting menu.
Now, input the image’s desired description. While scripting this prompt, we’ll specify the multiple options inside curly brackets like {4:3, 1:1, 3:4} with the final prompt looking something like this.
Press the Enter key on your keyboard when you have completed entering a prompt.
The Midjourney Bot will then display a confirmation message before proceeding. To continue processing, please select Yes from this response. You also have the option to cancel the request, modify the prompt template, or have Midjourney display all prompts that will be individually processed based on the Permutation Prompt you inputted.
After you validate the Midjourney Bot’s processing request, it will begin simultaneously generating images based on the individual prompts. Depending on the available GPUs, all image grids may begin processing simultaneously or one by one; therefore, it may take a bit longer than usual to see all of your generations from the Permutation Prompt.
Once finished, multiple image grids will appear on the screen for each of the /imagine tasks generated by the Permutation Prompt.
You can scale up or alter the generated images based on your preferences, or you can use the Permutation Prompt again to generate new sets of subjects.
Prompt Image Grid 1 Image Grid 2 Image Grid 3
Sunset at Vinson Massif conceptualized by James Balog –ar {4:3, 1:1, 3:4}
Case 5: To create images using multiple models
You can also use Permutation Prompts to generate images with the same description across multiple models of Midjourney using just one /imagine command. You can use different versions like 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5.1, and 5.2 by giving them a prefix containing –version or –v. Midjourney also allows you to apply its Niji model using the –niji parameter or its test models like –test and –testp as Permutation Prompts when creating images.
If you wish to create images using multiple models, you can follow this syntax: /imagine prompt –{v 5, v4, v3} or /imagine prompt –{v 5, testp, niji} depending on the models you wish to use.
To make it easier for you to understand, we’ll demonstrate the prompt we used to create images of a cherry blossom tree using different Midjourney models like version 5.2, niji, and test.
To get started, visit one of Midjourney’s Discord servers or access the Midjourney Bot from your Discord Server or Discord Direct Message.
Here, enter /imagine and select /imagine from the resulting menu.
Now, input the image’s desired description. While scripting this prompt, we’ll specify the multiple options inside curly brackets like –{v 5.2, niji, test}. The final prompt should look something like what you see in the screenshot below.
Press the Enter key on your keyboard when you have completed entering a prompt.
The Midjourney Bot will then display a confirmation message before proceeding. To proceed with the processing, click on Yes from this response. You also get options to cancel the request, edit the prompt template, or make Midjourney show all the prompts that will be individually processed from the Permutation Prompt you entered.
After you confirm the processing request from the Midjourney Bot, it will start generating images based on the individual prompts simultaneously. Depending on the GPUs available, all the image grids may begin processing at once or one at a time; so you need to wait a little longer than usual to see all of your generations from the Permutation Prompt.
Once done, you’ll see multiple image grids on the screen for each of the /imagine jobs that were created from the Permutation Prompt.
You can upscale or vary the images that get generated based on your preference or use the Permutation Prompt again to create different sets of subjects.
Prompt Image Grid 1 Image Grid 2 Image Grid 3
a fantasy cherry blossom treehouse during winters in the style of Alois Arnegger –{v 5.2, niji, test}
Can you add multiple bracketed options in the same prompt?
Yes. Midjourney allows users to add multiple sets of Permutation prompts during image creation, meaning you can add more than one bracketed option inside your input prompt. It’s also possible to nest multiple sets of bracketed options inside other sets of brackets in a prompt.
However, there’s one HUGE catch to using multiple Permutation prompts on Midjourney. The number of options you enter inside the curly brackets is dependent on the number of maximum jobs Midjourney allows on your account. This is because the maximum number of jobs that Midjourney can create with Permutation Prompts varies based on your subscription. Here’s the limit we explained earlier:
Midjourney Basic users can generate up to 4 imagine jobs with a single Permutation Prompt.
Midjourney Standard users can generate up to 10 imagine jobs with a single Permutation Prompt.
Midjourney Pro uses can generate up to 40 imagine jobs with a single Permutation Prompt.
So, for instance, if you’re enrolled on the Basic subscription, you can only use two sets of brackets that contain only two options each, all of which combined will generate a total of 4 jobs in a single prompt.
If you enter prompts with multiple bracketed options that exceed the maximum job creation limit for your account, you’ll see the Job action restricted message as a response from the Midjourney Bot.
Inside this message, the bot will share the maximum job limit that has been set for your Midjourney account.
How to add multiple permutations in a single prompt
There are two ways you can add multiple permutations in a prompt on Midjourney:
You can either add different brackets of options with a prompt like this: /imagine prompt a drawing/photo/painting of a {lion, dog} set {in a jungle, on a sofa}
Or, you can nest sets of bracketed options inside other sets of brackets with a prompt like this: /imagine prompt a picture of a {lion {in a jungle, at the zoo}, dog {on a sofa, out for a walk}}
In this instance, we’ll use the first prompt above to create pictures of a dog and a lion in two different environments using Permutation prompts. To get started, open any of Midjourney’s Discord servers or access the Midjourney Bot from your Discord Server or Discord DM. Regardless of how you access it, tap on the text box at the bottom.
Here, type /imagine and select the /imagine option from the menu.
Now, enter your desired description for the image. While scripting this prompt, we’ll specify one set of options (lion, dog) in one bracket and the other set (in a jungle, on a sofa) in a different bracket. The final prompt should look something like what you see in the screenshot below.
Once you’ve finished entering a prompt, press the Enter key on your keyboard.
When you do that, the Midjourney Bot will show a confirmation message before processing. To proceed with the processing, click on Yes from this response. You also get options to cancel the request, edit the prompt template, or make Midjourney show all the prompts that will be individually processed from the Permutation Prompt you entered.
After you confirm the processing request from the Midjourney Bot, it will start generating images based on the individual prompts simultaneously. Depending on the GPUs available, all the image grids may begin processing at once or one at a time; so you need to wait a little longer than usual to see all of your generations from the Permutation Prompt.
Once done, you’ll see multiple image grids on the screen for each of the /imagine jobs that were created from the Permutation Prompt.
You can upscale or vary the images that get generated based on your preference or use the Permutation Prompt again to create different sets of subjects.
Prompt Image Grid 1 Image Grid 2 Image Grid 3 Image Grid 4
a photo of a {lion, dog} set {in a jungle, on a sofa}
That’s all you need to know about using Permutation Prompts to generate multiple image creations on Midjourney.
