Parameter Reference--stylizeMidjourney v6.1

Stylize Control (--stylize)

Comprehensive Calibration Guide, Syntax & Recommended Values

Controls how strongly Midjourney's default house aesthetic, artistic flair, and color harmony are applied versus literal prompt adherence.

Parameter Flag

--stylize

Default Setting

100

Allowed Range

0 to 1000

Target Architecture

Midjourney v6.1

Standard Command Syntax

--stylize <0-1000> (or --s <0-1000>)

How Stylize Control (--stylize) Operates Internally

Midjourney has an inherent artistic visual bias developed during model fine-tuning. The --stylize parameter (or shorthand --s) calibrates the balance between literal prompt following and artistic embellishment. Low values (--s 0 to 50) produce raw, candid, unembellished results adhering strictly to your text. High values (--s 250 to 750) enhance chromatic saturation, dynamic lighting, and cinematic composition.

Recommended Value Calibration Matrix

Setting / Syntax	Target Scenario	Visual Result & Impact
--stylize 50	Literal & Documentary Realism	Strikes minimal artistic embellishment, ideal for technical diagrams, architecture, and raw unedited looks.
--stylize 100	Midjourney Default Baseline	Balanced prompt adherence with standard color depth and compositional polish.
--stylize 250	Editorial Cinema & High Fashion	Enhances lighting contrast, rich shadow gradations, and dramatic perspective without corrupting prompt intent.
--stylize 750	High Artistry & Abstract Illustration	Prioritizes aesthetic beauty and decorative detail over literal adherence to small prompt words.

Common Mistakes & Syntax Errors

•Using --stylize 1000 when specific tiny details must be present—extreme stylization drops secondary prompt tokens.
•Believing that --s 0 creates ugly images; --s 0 is frequently the secret to authentic candid photography.
•Combining high stylize with --style raw, which fight each other for aesthetic priority.

Production Prompt Examples

street photograph of a newspaper vendor on a foggy morning in London --stylize 50 --ar 16:9 --v 6.1

mythological warrior riding a spectral stag across celestial meadows --stylize 600 --ar 21:9 --v 6.1

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Stylize Control (--stylize) Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between --stylize and --weird?

--stylize increases conventional aesthetic beauty, color balance, and artistic polish. --weird introduces unorthodox, surreal, and unconventional compositions.

Does --stylize increase image resolution or GPU processing time?

No. All stylize values generate images at the identical resolution and take the exact same amount of GPU fast hours.