• FIXED
  • SIMILAR
  • NEW
  • HUMAN

How to edit and refine images with your AI

Connect Midjourney to your AI client to move beyond single-shot generations. You can fix specific details or pivot an existing idea into something new.

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Short answer

How can I change an image I already made?

You can use inpaint to swap out specific parts of a picture, variation to create similar versions, or reroll to try a completely different interpretation of your prompt. You'll get specific ways to refine your results below.

Refinement outcomes

Where your edits land.

Depending on what you want to change, your AI will target different parts of the generation process.

FIXED

Targeted edits

The AI modifies only the area you select. This is how you change a single object or detail without touching the rest of the image.

SIMILAR

Concept pivots

The AI generates new images that stay close to the original composition. Use this when you like the vibe but want a different angle or lighting.

NEW

Total resets

The AI tries the prompt again from the ground up. This is for when the initial idea was right but the execution missed the mark entirely.

HUMAN

Manual oversight

You decide which parts to keep and which to change. The AI provides the options, but you hold the creative direction.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

Your AI translates your natural language instructions into specific Midjourney commands.

  1. Select an area

    You tell the AI which part of the image needs work, and it prepares the selection for modification.

    inpaint

  2. Generate alternatives

    The AI produces a set of images that follow the same structure as your original.

    variation

  3. Refresh the prompt

    The AI submits the prompt again to get a fresh set of results based on the same text.

    reroll

  4. Iterate on details

    The AI uses the selected tools to refine the image until it matches your vision.

    inpaintvariation

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger specific image edits.

Starting points

These are starting points. Swap out the bracketed text with your specific image details or descriptions.

Midjourney Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GtWGlzERWZpiQgoYZJ3Yk8hyvL5xnzs8QnvjgS2I/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Midjourney capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "midjourney-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GtWGlzERWZpiQgoYZJ3Yk8hyvL5xnzs8QnvjgS2I/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Inpaint the sunglasses onto the person in this image.

  • Create a variation of this landscape but make it sunset.

  • Reroll this prompt to get a different art style.

  • Use inpaint to change the cat in this photo to a dog.

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Start here

Connect Midjourney once, then ask.

One connection gives your AI access to these tools. You can find the full list of capabilities on the Midjourney Connector page.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI change the text inside an image?

    No. The current tools focus on visual elements and objects, not rendering specific legible text.

  • 02

    Does the AI remember my previous images?

    Yes, it uses the context of your current session to reference the images you want to edit.

  • 03

    Can the AI delete an image I generated?

    No. The AI can only generate new versions or modify existing ones; it cannot delete files from your Midjourney gallery.

  • 04

    Will a variation look exactly like my original?

    No. A variation creates a new image that is inspired by the original, but it will have differences in composition or detail.

  • 05

    Can I use inpaint to add things that weren't there?

    Yes. You can use inpaint to add new objects or change existing ones within a specific area.

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