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Midjourney: dial literal vs. artistic with --stylize

--stylize (or --s) ranges 0-1000, default 100. Go low to follow your prompt closely, high for more artistic interpretation.

Think of --stylize as a slider between “do exactly what I said” and “make it beautiful your way.”

  • Low (e.g. --s 0–50): sticks closely to prompt details. Good for product shots or specific compositions.
  • Default 100
  • High (e.g. --s 500–1000): more artistic flair, but may drift from the details.
isometric diagram of a coffee shop --s 25

Set a default in the Imagine bar settings so you don’t type it every time. Pair with --raw (Raw Mode) when you want even less of Midjourney’s default aesthetic.

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