Midjourney’s web version has recently made the “Image Editor” much more usable: without having to regenerate images over and over, you can make local edits and expand the canvas directly on the original image. Below, following the real操作 flow, I’ll clearly explain Midjourney’s key new features so you can get started right away.
Entering the Midjourney Image Editor: Start with “Edit”
After opening a piece you generated on the Midjourney web app, find the “Edit” entry on the image to enter the brand-new editing interface. The significance of this entry is that editing shifts from “regenerating another round” to “making changes on the original image,” making the edits more intuitive.
If you’re used to generating images with the Midjourney Bot on Discord, you can also locate the corresponding work on the web first and then edit it there. This way, you can connect Midjourney generation and Midjourney editing into a single workflow without repeatedly downloading and re-uploading.
Erase and Restore: Change Only the Part You Want to Touch
The most practical tools in the Midjourney Image Editor are “Erase” and “Restore.” Erase is used to select areas you’re not satisfied with (such as extra pedestrians, background clutter, or blemishes on clothing), while Restore is used to bring back parts you erased too much.
When working, it’s recommended to erase small areas first and then gradually expand, to avoid covering too large an area at once and causing style drift. For portraits, handling the background first and then moving on to the face and hands is usually more stable than editing facial features directly, and it’s easier for Midjourney to maintain consistency.
Expand the Canvas and Adjust the Aspect Ratio: Complete the Composition
The new Midjourney supports adjusting size and aspect ratio within the editor to “expand the canvas.” Common scenarios include: posters needing blank space for a title, wanting to change a landscape image into a portrait one, or extending a subject from a half-body shot to a full-body shot.
It’s recommended to decide the final use first (cover, wallpaper, vertical social post), then choose the expansion direction and where to place negative space. After expanding, use Midjourney’s Erase/Restore to fine-tune edge transitions, which can noticeably reduce visible “seams.”
Transform: Derive More Variations from the Same Image
In Midjourney’s editing interface, “Transform” is more like redesigning from the same source: keeping the core vibe of the subject while adjusting local structure and the overall visual direction. It’s suitable for creating series—such as the same character from different camera angles, or the same product in different compositions.
The practical key is to change only one variable at a time: transform the composition first, then decide whether to fill in the background or add negative space. This way you can more clearly judge what each step changes in Midjourney, and it’s easier to review and develop a stable workflow.
Summary: Who Should Start Using the New Editor First
If you often use Midjourney for e-commerce images, posters, character design, or storyboards, the new Midjourney Image Editor can significantly reduce the time spent “regenerating until satisfied.” Use Erase/Restore for quick fixes first, then use canvas expansion to solve aspect ratio and spacing, and finally use Transform to generate more versions—this will be more stable than making big changes from the start.
