Midjourney’s web version has recently made its “editor” feel much more like a full-fledged photo-editing workbench, rather than just simple tweaks after generation. The key changes focus on a clearer editing entry point, smoother local adjustments, and the ability to expand the canvas directly. Below is a thorough breakdown of Midjourney’s new features by function—follow along and you’ll be able to use them right away.
New editing entry: one-click access from the artwork page into the editor
After opening an image you generated on Midjourney’s web client, clicking the “Edit” button takes you into the brand-new editing interface. The value of this entry point is that it separates “generation” from “editing,” reducing the time spent hunting for buttons back and forth. For users who need to refine details repeatedly, Midjourney now feels more like an iterative creative workflow rather than a one-off image generator.
Erase and Restore: edit only what you need, without redoing the whole image
The new Midjourney editor provides “Erase” and “Restore” tools to handle small areas you’re unhappy with. Extra fingers, specks on clothing, or objects that shouldn’t appear in the background can be erased first, then the image can be reconnected/regenerated seamlessly in that area. If you erase something by mistake, there’s no need to panic—just use “Restore” to bring back the local content. The feel is close to common photo-editing software.
Canvas expansion: make the image “grow” via scale and aspect ratio
Midjourney now supports expanding the canvas by adjusting scale and aspect ratio. This is ideal for turning a square image into a landscape cover, a vertical poster, or adding space above a subject’s head and below their feet. In practice, it’s best to decide the final use first: e-commerce main images care more about negative space, while wallpapers care more about natural extension. After expanding the canvas, do one more round of local touch-ups for a cleaner final result.
Transform: more flexible composition and content fine-tuning
The editor also adds “Transform” capabilities for more intuitive adjustments, so you don’t have to reroll repeatedly just to tweak composition. You can first use transforms to straighten out the subject’s position and spatial relationships, then pair that with Erase/Restore to handle details. For people who need consistent style across a series, this step can noticeably reduce the number of do-overs caused by that “almost there” feeling.
Who should use it first: three high-frequency scenarios
If you often use Midjourney for character images, start with “erase extra details + restore accidentally deleted areas”—the efficiency boost is most obvious. If you make posters and covers, prioritize “canvas expansion” to solve size mismatches, then fill in the background and negative space. If you create brand visuals or series images, it’s recommended to standardize a workflow: generate a baseline image in Midjourney first, then enter the editor for local corrections and transforms to unify the composition.
