OVERTIME · 3 MIN THE HIDDEN 4X UPSCALER, UNLOCKED
This Midjourney Upscale Trick Is Too Good To Miss!
The short version
This short trick video shows how to unlock the old 2x and 4x upscalers from earlier Midjourney versions inside the current model. Open the original (non-upscaled) image, make an inconsequential Repaint selection, remove personalization, add '--v 5.2,' and submit; the 4x option then yields noticeably larger, sharper files than the standard subtle or creative upscales.
Key takeaways
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Access the old 2x and 4x upscalers from earlier Midjourney versions by making a small Repaint selection and adding '--v 5.2' to your prompt.
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You must start from the original, non-upscaled image; if you begin from an already-upscaled version, the repaint option won't be available.
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Remove personalization from your prompt before submitting, or Midjourney will return an error message instead of unlocking the old upscalers.
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Standard subtle, creative, and 2x upscales all land around 6 to 8 megabytes, while the 4x upscaler produces a noticeably larger file.
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Make the Repaint selection inconsequential, like an area just outside the image, so the extra upscale doesn't meaningfully change the picture.
Receipts · said on the record
“I think this is super cool. This is sort of another option that exists besides the two upscalers that we currently have in today's Midjourney model.”
“I would say the four X upscaler is still really, really useful, especially if you're looking for those larger file sizes and you want to stay in tool.”
“They're usually between like six and eight megabytes. Whereas a four X is going to give you a much larger file size.”
Chapters
Questions this episode answers
How do you unlock Midjourney's hidden 4x upscaler?
Starting from the original, non-upscaled image, make an inconsequential Repaint selection, remove personalization, add '--v 5.2' to the prompt, and submit; this restores access to the older 2x and 4x upscalers.
Why would you use the hidden 4x upscaler instead of the standard options?
The creator says subtle, creative, and 2x upscales all produce similar file sizes, around 6 to 8 megabytes, while the 4x option gives a noticeably larger, higher-clarity file without leaving Midjourney.
What happens if you forget to remove personalization before using this upscale trick?
Midjourney returns an error message; personalization has to be removed from the prompt alongside adding '--v 5.2' for the trick to work.
Show notes
Game-changing Midjourney Upscale Trick: Access the Hidden 4X Upscaler!
I reveal how to (easily) access the hidden 4X upscaler from previous versions, giving you more options beyond the standard Subtle and Creative upscales.
🔥 In this video, you'll discover: How to activate the 2X and 4X upscalers in the current Midjourney model A simple workaround to access larger file sizes without leaving Midjourney
⚡️ Quick Step-by-Step Guide: Use the original image (not upscaled) Make an inconsequential selection Remove personalization Add "version 5.2" to your prompt Submit and enjoy your 4X upscale!
⏱️ Timestamps: 0:30 - Current upscale options in Midjourney 0:45 - Accessing the hidden 4X upscaler 1:15 - Step-by-step guide 2:00 - File size comparisons 2:30 - Demonstrating the 4X upscale
💡 Pro Tip: This method is perfect for creating larger file sizes (up to 4X larger than standard upscales) without leaving Midjourney!
❓ What will you create with this hidden 4X upscaler? Share your ideas in the comments! -- DISCLAIMER: This video is not sponsored by or affiliated with Midjourney. All opinions and tricks are based on personal exploration and experimentation.
