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What Is Midjourney? Is It Free, Pricing, V8.2 and Niji, Video, Commercial Use and Refunds

You describe an image to Midjourney in words; it generates the image, and you can edit the one you like or turn it into a 5-second video. You open an account at midjourney.com with Google or Discord; the interface is in English and Korean, with no Turkish. The current default version is V8.2; there is a separate Niji 7 for anime. There is no free plan, and prices are in US dollars. Your generations appear in the public gallery by default; hiding them requires Pro or Mega.

What it does
Generates the image you describe in words
Turkish interface
No (English, Korean)
Current version
V8.2 (default)
Where
Web, Discord, niji・journey
Refund
If you've used less than 20 GPU minutes in total
Free plan
None
Price
Basic $10/month · Standard $30/month
MidjourneyIllustrative view
A café window with warm lighting and a wooden table; fresh croissants on top, an oil-painting feel.
Four images were generated from your prompt:
  • Four different compositions appear side by side.
  • You upscale or vary the one you like.
  • If you want, you turn an image into a 5-second video.
Generations use up the GPU time in your plan; by default they appear in the public gallery.

What is Midjourney for?

Midjourney generates images from the description you write; each prompt returns four images. You can change a generated image with written instructions, combine it with reference images, or turn it into a 5-second video. It stands out for its aesthetics and image quality.

Generate images from textWhat you get: 4 imagesBuilt into the appEdit an image with textWhat you get: Edited imageBuilt into the appTurn an image into videoWhat you get: Short videoBuilt into the app

To carry the look of an image you like into new images, there are Style Reference and Moodboard; to build a personal style from your likes, there is Personalization. Describe is used to extract a prompt from an image.

Who it's for: designers, content creators, architects, product and fashion professionals, agencies. There is no official API: the Community Guidelines prohibit automation and bot access.

How do you get started with Midjourney? Web, Discord and phone

  1. midjourney.com › Sign up: sign-up is only with Google or Discord; there is no email, password or Apple sign-in.
  2. Choose a plan: choose a plan under Manage Subscription. Payment is via Stripe (card, Apple Pay, Google Pay); no PayPal. Yearly is the default; for monthly, use the Monthly Billing tab.
  3. On the Create page type your request in the Imagine bar and press Enter; four images appear.
  • Age: at least 13 and the age of digital consent where you live (Terms of Service, section 2).
  • Phone verification and ID: not stated in the documentation.
  • One person, one account; sharing or reselling an account is prohibited.

How do you use Midjourney? First image and prompt examples

  1. Open the Create page on the web and type what you want in the Imagine bar (subject, lighting, setting, style).
  2. Pick one of the four images: upscale it, ask for variations, or change it with written instructions using Edit.
  3. Use Style Reference or Moodboard to carry the look of an image into other images.
  4. Upload an image you have to Describe to extract a prompt from it.
Product showcase"Fresh croissants on a wooden table, warm morning light, shallow depth of field, simple warm colors, product photography feel"Midjourney's official prompt language isn't stated; you can try other languages too, and if the result isn't good, write in English.
Anime illustration"a young girl with an umbrella on a rainy Istanbul street, soft watercolor texture --niji 7"Niji 7 is a separate model for anime and illustration.

By default, every generation is publicly visible in the Explore gallery. For confidential or client work, use Stealth mode on Pro or Mega; even that only hides visibility on the web, and generations still show in shared Discord channels.

Which version? V8.2, V8.1, V7, Niji 7 and video differences

Midjourney releases a new version every few months. The current default is V8.2 (since July 24, 2026). You change the version by adding something like --v 7 to the end of your prompt or in the settings; for anime, --niji 7.

VersionWhat it's for, according to MidjourneyNote
V8.2Current default focused on aesthetics, image quality and Personalization; together with the Edit ModelAll plans; Turbo and --q not supported
V8.14–5 times faster than V7; HD (2K) images and DraftAll plans
V7Omni Reference (single reference), Draft, Turbo and --q 4Omni Reference only in V7
Niji 7 (January 9, 2026)Anime and Eastern aesthetics; developed with Spellbrush--niji not available in V8.1 and V8.2
Video (image to video)Turns an image into a 5-second video; up to 21 seconds with extensionsThe documentation doesn't give the version name
Which to choose
  • General use: V8.2 (default)
  • If you'll work with a single reference image (Omni): V7
  • Anime and illustration: Niji 7
  • Quick idea exploration: Draft (V8.1 and V8.2)
Effect on your usage allowance

Each job has a different GPU time: HD images, Edit and especially video use much more than SD images. Turbo uses Fast time at 2x (not available in V8.1).

Edit Model

In V8.1 and V8.2, it changes an image with written instructions and generates with up to 4 reference images. It replaced Omni Reference and Character Reference.

Version table as of October 14, 2026; it changes often. The compatibility table shows Draft as “no” for V8.1/8.2, but the Draft article says it is available in V8.1 and V8.2; this page follows the Draft article.

Is Midjourney free? Plans, GPU time and pricing

No, there is no free plan or trial; the lowest plan is Basic. Plans give a monthly amount of Fast GPU hours: generations are deducted from this time. When Fast runs out, Relax mode lets you generate without limit but in a queue (0–30 minutes); Relax is not available on Basic.

Basic$10 /month · $96 yearly
  • 3.3 hours (200 min) of Fast GPU
  • SD video
  • 3 concurrent Fast images
  • Relax
  • Stealth mode
Standard$30 /month · $288 yearly
  • 15 hours of Fast GPU
  • Relax: unlimited images
  • SD and HD video (HD Fast only)
  • Stealth mode
Pro$60 /month · $576 yearly
  • 30 hours of Fast GPU
  • Relax: unlimited images and SD video
  • Stealth mode
Mega$120 /month · $1,152 yearly
  • 60 hours of Fast GPU
  • Everything in Pro
  • 12 concurrent Fast videos

Prices are in US dollars. Extra Fast hours cost $4 each; they are valid for 60 days and non-refundable.

What is GPU time spent on?
  • One V8.2 prompt: about 0.8 minutes for SD, 1.3 minutes for HD; Draft 0.4 minutes (24 images in one prompt).
  • Edit: SD 1, HD 2.3 minutes. Video: a batch of 4 SD videos 8 minutes, HD 26 minutes.
  • How many images Basic's 200 minutes cover is not stated on the official page: it only gives minutes.

Does Midjourney work in Turkish? Can you write prompts in Turkish?

InterfaceNoThe midjourney.com language menu offers English and Korean; “More languages coming soon”.
Prompts in TurkishUnclearThe official sources give no rule on prompt language. Conversational mode also works in languages other than English. Try it; if the result isn't good, write in English.
Text in imagesPartlyFor rendering text in images, the Latin alphabet works best; the official sources don't say whether Turkish-specific letters (ğ, ş, ı) render correctly.
Voice conversation (Draft)UnclearIn conversational mode you can give prompts by voice using the browser microphone; there is no separate official statement about Turkish.

What happens to what I type into Midjourney? Training, privacy, deletion

Model training

Midjourney's EU training summary says user inputs (text and image prompts) are used to train the model: “Yes”. The official pages don't describe a way to opt out of training.

Public gallery

All your generations are public in Explore by default. Stealth mode is only on Pro and Mega and only hides visibility on the web.

Where data goes

Data is kept on US servers for as long as needed; personal data is not sold. There is no section specific to KVKK (Turkey's Personal Data Protection Law); there are sections for the EEA, the UK and California. Contact: privacy@midjourney.com.

Deleting your account

At the bottom of the midjourney.com/account page: “How can I delete my account?”. The subscription is canceled immediately, the deletion can be reversed within 7 days, and the account is deleted within 30 days. Data export is in the account settings.

Before uploading photos of clients, children or real people, consider that the image may end up in the public gallery and may be used for training.

Can Midjourney images be used commercially? Copyright

According to the Terms of Service, the images and videos you generate belong to you (to the extent the law allows) and remain yours even after your subscription ends.

Allowed
  • Selling the images you generate and using them in ads and products (following your plan's terms)
  • Your images remaining yours even if you end your subscription
Not allowed
  • Using them commercially on Basic or Standard if you are (or work for) a company with annual revenue over $1 million: Pro or Mega is required
  • Upscaling someone else's image and treating it as your own work (the image belongs to its owner)
  • Sharing or reselling the account, or accessing it through automation
  • You grant Midjourney a perpetual, worldwide, transferable license to the content.
  • Midjourney doesn't provide copyright law advice; assess copyright risk yourself for client work.

Source: Midjourney Terms of Service and the “Using Images & Videos Commercially” page. This is not legal advice.

How do you cancel a Midjourney subscription? Is there a refund?

  1. Sign in at midjourney.com and open Manage Subscription.
  2. Click Cancel Plan (if there's a scheduled upgrade or downgrade, click Cancel Change first).
  3. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the billing period; remaining Fast time can be used until then, and your images are not deleted.
Refunds

According to Midjourney's refund page, you only get a refund if you've used less than 20 GPU minutes over the lifetime of your account (Fast and Relax counted together); if eligible, the option appears on the cancellation screen. Banned or suspended accounts get no refund, extra Fast hours are non-refundable, and auto-renewal cannot be turned off. Refunds can take up to 10 business days.

What can it do? Feature map (by plan)

Midjourney has no free plan; “on a paid plan” in the map means Basic and up, with any separate condition noted.

Generation

  • Generate the image I describe in wordsOn paid plans4 images · No free plan; each prompt generates 4 images; in V8.2, SD 1024×1024, HD 2048×2048
  • Change an image with written instructions and generate a new image with up to 4 reference imagesOn paid plansEdited image · All paid plans; SD 1 min, HD 2.3 min of GPU. Replaced Omni and Character Reference
  • Turn an image into a 5-second video (up to 21 seconds with extensions)On paid plansShort video · In Fast on all plans; HD video on Standard and up, Fast only; video in Relax only on Pro and Mega (SD)
  • Generate quick drafts and have prompts written through conversation (Draft, Conversational)On paid plansDraft images · V8.1 and V8.2 Draft: 24 images per prompt, 512×512, 0.4 min GPU; web only. Conversational mode also works in languages other than English
  • Generate images with a separate model for anime and illustration (Niji 7)On paid plansAnime-style image · All plans (--niji 7); the subscription can be synced with the niji・journey app
  • Extract a prompt from an image (Describe)On paid plansSuggested prompts · Gives longer prompts for V8.1 and V8.2

Style

  • Carry the look of an image I like into new images (Style Reference, Moodboard)On paid plansImages with the same look · Style Reference in V6 and later; Style Creator web only
  • Build a personal style profile from my likesOn paid plansPersonal style · Creating and editing only on the web; the V7 global profile works in V8.1 and V8.2

Plan

  • Generate without limit after Fast time runs out (Relax)On paid plansQueued generation · Standard and up for images, Pro and Mega for SD video; wait 0–30 min; no HD video in Relax
  • Hide my generations from others (Stealth)On paid plansPrivate generation · Pro and Mega only; by default every generation is public in Explore

Labels: "Requires a connection" means linking another account or app; "Requires separate setup" means installing a separate program. Pricing is listed per feature; a product having a free plan doesn't mean every feature is free. Compiled from official sources on October 14, 2026.

Midjourney, ChatGPT or Gemini?

This comparison is based on each tool's own description; it doesn't show whose images are better.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Midjourney cost?

Basic is $10 a month ($96 yearly), Standard $30 ($288), Pro $60 ($576), Mega $120 ($1,152). Prices are in US dollars.

Midjourney, ChatGPT or Gemini?

The official sources don't compare them. Midjourney is aesthetics-focused and has no free plan; ChatGPT and Gemini are general assistants that also offer image generation. Try the same prompt in each and compare.

Is Midjourney free? Is there a trial?

No. There is no free plan or trial; the lowest plan is Basic ($10 a month).

How do you use Midjourney and get started?

Sign up at midjourney.com with Google or Discord, choose a plan, and type your request in the Imagine bar on the Create page. The /imagine command also works on Discord.

Is there a Midjourney app? How do you get it on your phone?

There is no official app under the Midjourney name; use midjourney.com in a mobile browser or Discord. The anime-focused niji・journey is available on iOS and Android.

What's the difference between Midjourney V8.2, V7 and Niji?

V8.2 is the current default (aesthetics and the Edit Model). V7 has Omni Reference. Niji 7 is a separate model for anime and illustration, used with --niji.

Can you make videos with Midjourney?

Yes. It turns an image into a 5-second video; up to 21 seconds with extensions. Available in Fast on all paid plans; HD video on Standard and up.

Can Midjourney images be used commercially?

According to the Terms of Service, generations belong to you. Companies with annual revenue over $1 million must use the Pro or Mega plan. This is not legal advice.

Does Midjourney understand prompts in Turkish?

The official sources give no rule on prompt language; conversational mode also works in languages other than English. Try it, and if the result isn't good, write in English. The interface is not available in Turkish.

How do you cancel a Midjourney subscription? Is there a refund?

midjourney.com › Manage Subscription › Cancel Plan. Refunds are only available if you've used less than 20 GPU minutes over the lifetime of your account. Extra Fast hours are non-refundable.

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Sources

Not clear in the official sources: Quality of prompts in Turkish · whether Turkish-specific letters render correctly in images · phone verification at sign-up · how to opt out of training · the compatibility-table conflict about Draft in V8.1 and V8.2 · the video model's version name · local-currency (Turkish lira) pricing. Each is covered in the relevant section along with what you can do.

You can do it yourself; if you’d like support

The guide is free and needs no sign-up; you can follow the steps here yourself. If you’d like professional support at some point, choose the option that fits your needs. This doesn’t affect the rankings in the guide.