Midjourney is out with a new model that is now 3x cheaper and faster than V8. The new V8.1 model offers 2k HD rendering. Full quality V8.1K mode is now faster than V7 draft mode. It has a new prompt shortener that gets rid of filler words without changing your prompt drastically. It has an updated Describe feature that gives you more detailed prompts.
V8.1 is live! Our iconic aesthetics are back w native 2K HD rendering – 3x faster and 3x cheaper vs V8. Full quality V8.1 1K mode is faster than V7 draft mode. Image prompts are back. New “Describe” is live – and you’ll love our new moodboards & srefs. More soon <3 pic.twitter.com/rb86hu3oDo
— Midjourney (@midjourney) April 14, 2026
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