A Detailed Breakdown of Midjourney Image Editor’s New Features: Upload & Retouch, Erase & Restore, and Canvas Expansion

Midjourney has recently made its “Image Editor” feel much more like a real retouching workstation: you can not only edit images it generated, but also upload your own images and edit them. For people creating posters, covers, or product images, the Midjourney Image Editor compresses the whole “generate—revise—regenerate” workflow into a shorter chain, and it’s also smoother to use on the web.

What long-standing problems the Midjourney Image Editor can solve

In the past, when a Midjourney image was just a little short of perfect, the common approach was to reroll it repeatedly or take it into other software to fix. Now the Midjourney Image Editor lets you operate directly on specific parts—for example, changing only hands, text, or background clutter—instead of scrapping and redoing the entire image. For design work that needs fast turnaround, this kind of “partial rework” is usually more time-saving than changing prompts.

Where to access editing: the “Edit” button on the web is the key entry point

After opening an image on the Midjourney web app, click “Edit” to enter the new Midjourney Image Editor interface. You can upload your own image first and then decide what to retouch; or you can pick a piece from your history and keep refining it. Note that features may roll out in batches, and some accounts (such as annual subscribers) often get access earlier.

The three most commonly used tools: Erase, Restore, and Expand Canvas

The most practical tools in the Midjourney Image Editor are “Erase” and “Restore”: Erase is used to select the area you want to redo, while Restore brings back parts you erased by mistake—useful for fine-tuning edges. Another high-frequency feature is Expand Canvas: you can adjust the size and aspect ratio and “extend” the image outward into a banner or a vertical poster. When you need whitespace for a cover or space for a title, this step is especially convenient.

Transform, Enhance, Regenerate: turning revisions into controlled iterations

When you need larger adjustments, you can use capabilities like “Transform,” “Enhance,” and “Regenerate” to have Midjourney produce cleaner details or more alternatives while preserving the overall style. It’s recommended to erase and regenerate in a small area first; once you’re sure the direction is right, expand the modified region. Using the Midjourney Image Editor this way makes revisions more stable and reduces the risk of losing the atmosphere you originally liked.