Quality

The --quality or --q parameter changes how much time is spent generating an image. Higher-quality settings take longer to process and produce more details. Higher values also mean more GPU minutes are

The default --quality value is 1. --quality only accepts the values: .25, .5, and 1 for the current model. Larger values are rounded down to 1. --quality only influences the initial image generation. --quality works with Model Versions 4, 5 and niji 5.

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The Influence of Quality on Jobs

Higher --quality settings aren't always better. Sometimes a lower --quality settings can produce better results—depending on the image you're trying to create. Lower --quality settings might be best for a gestural abstract look. Higher --quality values may improve the look of architectural images that benefit from many details. Choose the setting that best matches the kind of image you're hoping to create.

Version Quality Compatibility

Model Version	Quality .25	Quality .5	Quality 1
Version 5	✓	✓	✓
Version 4	✓	✓	✓
niji 5	✓	✓	✓

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Version 5

Prompt example: /imagine prompt detailed peony illustration --q .25

--quality .25

Example of Midjourney image generated with a quality setting of .25

quickest results, least detailed results

4× faster and ¼ the GPU minutes.

--quality .5

Example of Midjourney image generated with a quality setting of .5

less detailed results

2× faster and ½ the GPU minutes.

--quality 1

Example of Midjourney image generated with a quality setting of 1

the default setting

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How to Use the Quality Parameter

Use the --quality or --q Parameter

Add --quality <value> or --q <value> to the end of your prompt.

Animated Gif showing how the Midjourney quality parameter is typed