10 Handcrafted Style Codes to Make Your Midjourney Images Pop

Find these codes and more on my A.I. learning community, the AI Collaborative.

I have a simple rule about image generation.

If your prompt is the only way that you’re communicating with an image model, you’re missing out on 90% or more of what image generation can do.

In a previous post, I told you about style references—how you can transfer the overall look and feel of an uploaded image to one that you generate with AI. In this post, we’re going to look at Midjourney’s style codes.

Style codes are style references on steroids—a simple code that can capture the style from dozens of uploaded images and apply them to your image generation.

In this post, I’ll share ten of my favorite style codes with you. But first, let’s look at how style codes work and how you can use them.

What are Midjourney Style Codes?

Midjourney Mood Boards via Midjourney

Midjouney style codes are personalization codes that you can use to change the look and feel of your images without prompting.

There are a few ways that you can create and share Midjourney style codes:

1. With personalization, which lets you rank the images you like best and then fine tunes Midjourney’s style to your preferences.
2. With mood boards, which let you upload a set of reference images and then create images of a similar style.

You can learn more about profiles and mood boards from Midjourney’s blog.

All of the style codes I share below are created with mood boards using images I’ve curated with various styles.

How do I use a style code?

To use a style code that you’ve created or that someone has shared with you, simply paste the code to the end of the prompt. This works both on Discord and on web.

You can use multiple style codes in one image by including all of the codes after the profile tag.

Changing the stylization parameter with style codes increases the overall influence of those styles. Source: Midjourney.

You can adjust the overall influence of style codes with the stylization parameter. The stylization parameter ranges from 0 (weakest influence) to 1,000 (strongest influence). You can set this in your prompt or in the generation settings in the web interface.

My hand-crafted, ready-to-use Midjourney style codes

Without further ado, here are the codes! Each code is paired with an image and the prompt used to generate that image for quick reference. Experiment with different stylization strengths to dial each style in to your desired aesthetic.

Style Code #1: 60s Space Sci-Fi

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An astronaut exploring the surface of an alien planet with strange rock formations and bioluminescent plants, distant gas giant visible in the sky, red and purple tones, low gravity indicated by floating dust particles, futuristic spacesuit with glowing visor, wide angle shot, epic and mysterious atmosphere

Style Code #2: Animated Cartoon Style

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A young couple laughing while walking through a city park in autumn, fallen leaves around them, casual clothes, candid moment, soft afternoon light, warm tones

Style Code #3: Ferrania Solaris (Vintage Film)

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A candid photo of a young woman working on a laptop in a modern cafe, wearing casual clothes, sunlight streaming through large windows, warm tones, shallow depth of field, soft bokeh in the background, relaxed vibe, natural lighting, shot from side angle, digital nomad aesthetic, cozy

Style Code #4: Fisheye Lens

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A portrait of a smiling barista holding a cup of coffee in a hip coffee shop, industrial decor in the background, warm lighting, shallow focus, friendly and welcoming mood

Style Code #5: Awkward Yearbook Photos

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An awkward 80s style yearbook photo of a high school girl with curly hair and big glasses holding a pet iguana

Style Code #6: Travel Photography

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A mountain landscape with a hiker standing on a cliff edge looking out over a valley, mist in the distance, sunrise light casting long shadows, wide angle, adventure vibe, epic feel

Style Code #7: Vintage Polaroid

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A photograph of a golden retriever sitting attentively in a field of wildflowers. The dog has soft fur and gentle brown eyes, with a pink tongue slightly visible as it gazes directly at the camera. Behind the dog, a blurred background showcases a vibrant array of yellow, purple, and white wildflowers bathed in the warm glow of the late afternoon sun. A weathered wooden fence softly frames the scene, adding a touch of rustic charm.

Style Code #8: Courtroom Sketch

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A group of coworkers collaborating around a whiteboard in a modern office, brainstorming session, bright interior light, candid energy, teamwork concept, business casual attire

Style Code #9: AGFA B&W (Vintage Film)

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A close-up of a person’s hands typing on a mechanical keyboard, tech setup in the background with RGB lights, low-key lighting, moody gamer or developer aesthetic

Style Code #10: Children’s Book Illustration

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A young child playing with building blocks on a colorful rug in a playroom, natural light from a window, bright and cheerful mood, educational theme, candid and playful moment

Where can I get more style codes?

If you want more style codes, I’d first encourage you to try creating some yourself! You can learn more about personalization in the Midjourney documentation.

If you appreciate these and want more like them, I have a growing library of curated style codes in my A.I. learning community, the A.I. Collaborative. You can get free access here!