OVERTIME · 2 MIN 31 OF HIS FAVORITE STYLE CODES
31 Midjourney Style Codes You HAVE to Try for Yourself
The short version
This short showcase runs through 31 favorite Midjourney SREF style codes for October, applied with the --sref parameter and tuned using the --sw (style weight) setting, which the creator typically keeps around 250. The description also covers how to discover new codes, including generating one at random with --sref random.
Key takeaways
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Apply an SREF style code by adding --sref followed by its code number to your prompt, like 'poster --sref 19961010.'
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Tune how strongly a style reference shows up with --sw (style weight), from 0 to 1000; the creator's default preference is around 250.
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Generate a brand-new, unlisted style code yourself by adding --sref random to any prompt instead of hunting for codes online.
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SREF codes trade lengthy, complex prompts for a consistent, repeatable style across multiple images, useful once you find ones you like.
Receipts · said on the record
“I'm going to run through 31 of my favorite style codes for the month of October. Just sit back, enjoy, and take notes of the ones that you like the most.”
Questions this episode answers
How do you apply a Midjourney SREF style code?
Add --sref followed by the code number to your prompt, for example 'poster --sref 19961010,' to apply that preset style to your image.
What does the --sw parameter do in Midjourney?
The --sw (style weight) parameter controls how strongly a style reference affects the output, ranging from 0 to 1000 with a default of 100; the creator says he typically uses around 250.
How do you find new Midjourney SREF style codes?
The video's notes say you can generate a random one with --sref random, or find codes shared on social channels like YouTube and X and in community databases.
Show notes
Midjourney Style Codes
Did someone say style codes?
I got 31 of them for you.
Yep, 31.
