Feature recap: Draft Mode separates exploration from refinement
A batch of 24 low-resolution drafts broadens early exploration.
The update
Midjourney introduced V8.1 Draft Mode in June, offering 24 lower-resolution, lower-quality drafts for initial selection.
In the design workflow
Selected images can be developed with Vary at full quality and resolution. The accompanying --preview feature was experimental and could change over time.
srefly perspective
Treat drafts as composition proposals: choose viewpoint, negative space and subject relationships before evaluating final detail.
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Original sources
Sources verified: 2026-09-08 · Article date reflects SREFLY’s editorial publication.
- Midjourney official source ↗
Midjourney · Source published: 2026-06-16
Keep reading
Save the image, then add your Prompt and SREF
Start with an image you like. Keep its source, Prompt and style reference together so you can find them again when you create.
Organize your next project with collections and tags
Collections describe where an image will be used. Tags describe its qualities. Keep your inspiration library easy to find and organize with simple categories.