Midjourney has announced an exciting expansion to its image editor, rolling out new features for a limited group of users. With this update, users can now edit externally uploaded images within Midjourney, adding versatility to its editor beyond generative AI images. This shift brings Midjourney closer in functionality to advanced photo editing software, making it a potential alternative to programs like Photoshop or Affinity.
Today, Midjourney has launched two major features for testing: an editor for uploaded images and re-texturing capabilities, allowing users to explore materials, textures, and lighting within their images. These updates integrate seamlessly with Midjourney’s other advanced features, such as style references, character customization, and personalized models.
While Adobe has been integrating AI tools into software like Photoshop and Lightroom, Midjourney’s new editor opens doors to adjust external images in various ways. Users can modify lighting, textures, and even remove or add objects to images — think transforming a cozy living room scene into a nighttime shot with adjusted colors and enhanced lighting.
Midjourney has stated that this external editing capability is currently available only to select members: those with annual subscriptions, members subscribed for at least 12 months, or those who have generated over 10,000 images. Additionally, it’s exclusive to Midjourney 6.1, with a phased rollout to ensure smooth user experience and moderation.
Beyond photos, Midjourney’s updated editor can now process sketches or hand-drawn images, converting them into polished, AI-enhanced visuals. Although some professional artists may prefer traditional tools for finer adjustments, Midjourney’s editor covers the essentials with impressive accuracy, making it a strong option for creatives.
For those interested in exploring Midjourney’s new features, check out our comprehensive guides on using Midjourney’s AI image editor and maximizing results with our top tips for Midjourney — practical steps that will help you get started with this evolving tool!
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