Midjourney Now Allows All Users to Generate Images on the Website

David Holz, the creator of Midjourney, just announced that the web image creation is now accessible to everyone. This update removes the requirement of generating a minimum number of images on Discord before accessing the image generator on the website.

It was not mentioned on the announcement, but I feel that this move is part of a broader trend as Midjourney gradually transitions away from its Discord roots toward a more streamlined and accessible web experience.

In addition, they are giving 25 image generation credits for free to non-paying users. For those curious about how the website version compares to the Discord experience or wanting to test out the capabilities of the latest V6.1 model, now is an excellent time to dive in before the servers become overloaded.

Some additional notes from the announcement:

• You should still sign in with your Discord account on the website if you want to have history of your images made on Discord
• You can merge Discord and Google accounts under your ‘account’ tab if you want to be able to sign in with either in the future
• New users can sign up using either Google login or Discord accounts

This is how the “Manage Profile” dashboard looks like.

You can link both your Discord and Google account and all the images generated with both accounts will be synced in your Create page.

I find it particularly noteworthy that users can now log in with their Google accounts. This change means new users no longer need to create a separate Discord account just to access the Midjourney website.

Again, this could indicate that Midjourney is shifting away from its reliance on Discord and focusing more on enhancing the web experience.

What’s New in the Alpha Website?

In case you missed it, Midjourney rolled out some features on the website a few days ago.

• Room syncing: Midjourney is now syncing images and messages between rooms on the web and channels on the Discord server. This means that messages and images in certain rooms/channels are reflected back onto Discord and vice-versa.
• Image editor on the website: Users can now edit Midjourney images directly on the website, cutting out the need to rely solely on Discord.

The new image editing tool combines various editing actions — such as reframe, repaint, vary region, pan, and zoom — into a single interface.

Here’s a side-by-side comparison of the Discord and the web image editor:

In the Discord version, selecting a portion of the image can be frustrating. You either have to use a shape tool or a lasso tool. It often felt like you were fighting against the interface to make simple changes.

In contrast, the web editor offers brush control, allowing you to adjust the brush size and easily switch between erasing or restoring parts of your selection. This makes the web editor feel much more like a professional tool.

Also, you can now do up to 10X zoom! Simply resize the input image on the editing canvas, and the AI will fill in the empty areas. This is a significant upgrade from the Discord version, where the maximum zoom is only 2x.

For a deeper dive, check out my detailed review of the new web editor in the article below:

Midjourney Introduces A New Web Editor To Edit Your AI Images
It’s time to say goodbye to the image editor on Discord as Midjourney releases a new Web Editor feature on its website.generativeai.pub

Is it Time to Ditch the Discord Version?

While many will surely appreciate the move to the web, some would be concerned that Midjourney could be losing its community-driven atmosphere by distancing itself from Discord. The web platform, while more polished, might not fully replicate that community feeling.

For many long-time users, Discord remains the heart of the Midjourney experience. Community engagement is where Discord truly shines. The various channels — such as Feedback, Showcase, and Chat — provide a constant stream of inspiration and collaboration opportunities.

Personally, I’ve found the Discord environment invaluable for sparking creativity. Browsing through the Showcase or Feedback channels often gives me ideas for new projects that I wouldn’t have thought of on my own. The interactive nature of Discord, where you can immediately engage with other creators, is something the web version doesn’t replicate.

Final Thoughts

It was a long time coming but I am glad that Midjourney is finally opening up the web version to all users. They have finally moved from the Alpha phase. Notice that there’s no longer the “alpha” label on the upper left corner of the website?

Also, the fact that they have included an option to login with a Google account besides Discord is an indication that they are moving on from being tightly coupled from Discord. It’s also a relief for users who simply don’t want to create a Discord account just to access the website.

I guess that Midjourney is moving in the right direction. The experience on the new website is really great with lots of image editing and image generation controls, plus the awesome new V6.1 image model — Midjourney is still unmatched.

I can’t wait for them to drop new V6 models and am excited to see their upcoming text-to-video and text-to-3D tools.