improvementJune 11, 2026V8.1
Midjourney made V8.1 the default model and added Draft mode plus new feature previews for faster exploratory image generation workflows.
Changelog
Midjourney changelog
This page shows the recent feature releases, price changes, improvements, and bug fixes recorded for the tool.
featureApril 14, 2026V8.1 Alpha
Midjourney launched the V8.1 Alpha preview on alpha.midjourney.com. The alpha adds default HD 2K image generation, faster standard jobs, better prompt adherence, and an upgraded Alpha website UI with settings, image references, personalization profiles, moodboards, and a new grid view.
featureMarch 17, 2026V8 Alpha
The V8 Alpha preview launched on alpha.midjourney.com with faster generation, stronger prompt adherence, HD 2K rendering, and a redesigned web interface.
featureJune 18, 2025V1 Video Model
Midjourney launched its first image-to-video model, adding automatic and manual animation, motion controls, extension, and external start-frame support.
improvementJune 17, 2025V7
V7 became the default model, bringing improved prompt understanding, higher image quality, Draft Mode, Omni Reference, and updated style systems to the main workflow.