2.12 – Describe Lesson

Lesson Overview

The Describe feature in Midjourney allows you to upload an image and receive a detailed analysis that the AI then translates into multiple prompt suggestions. This tool has evolved from its earlier use within Discord and is now integrated directly into Midjourney for a more seamless experience. With Describe, you can choose any image—from your own collection or the Midjourney Explore tab—upload it, and quickly generate a series of prompts based on the content and style of the image.

This lesson is important because it removes creative roadblocks and helps users understand how Midjourney “sees” and interprets visual details. It opens up new possibilities for users who struggle with wording prompts or want to build on existing images. Describe is also valuable for learning new prompting styles and drawing inspiration from images created by others.

Using Describe is helpful in a variety of scenarios—for example, when developing a consistent style for a brand, studying visual trends, or simply experimenting with new ideas. Whether you have a creative background or are just starting, this feature offers a practical way to explore AI-generated artwork and ideas efficiently.

Who This Is For

If you're looking to streamline your creative process or understand visual prompting better, this lesson is for you. Typical learners include:

• Designers seeking prompt inspiration from past images or admired works
• Marketers needing to generate new image ideas based on reference visuals
• Educators exploring AI tools for classroom use and demonstration
• Content creators looking to remix or adapt images efficiently
• Anyone interested in Midjourney’s AI-driven interpretation of images

Where This Fits in a Workflow

The Describe feature is useful when you have an image—your own or someone else’s—and want to create new images or prompts that match or build upon it. The typical workflow involves selecting, saving, and uploading an image, then using Describe to quickly generate prompt text. You might use this after gathering visual references for a campaign or when you need to prototype multiple variations of a concept.

For example, a designer might use Describe to analyze a competitor’s visual style and generate similar images for exploration. Or a content team may upload a successful campaign image and use the resulting prompts to maintain stylistic consistency across new visuals. The feature supports workflows where inspiration or replication of style and content is part of the process.

Technical & Workflow Benefits

Describe dramatically simplifies the task of turning visual ideas into usable prompts. Traditionally, you would have to manually interpret and describe each aspect of an image—often missing nuances in style or content. With Describe, Midjourney instantly produces detailed prompt suggestions, recognizing features, moods, and influences with accuracy. This saves time and removes the guesswork involved in crafting precise prompts.

For users working with large batches of images, Describe speeds up workflow by allowing batch analysis and inspiration. For creative professionals, the ability to consistently return to saved images and instantly generate prompts leads to smoother iteration and experimentation. The improved method shifts the work from subjective prompt writing to informed, AI-guided experimentation—making the creation process faster, clearer, and more reliable.

Practice Exercise

Try using the Describe feature on a recent image you generated in Midjourney or download one from the Explore tab:

1. Save the chosen image to your computer.
2. Upload it to your Midjourney image library using the image icon near the prompt bar.
3. Hover over the image, open the information (eye) icon, and review the described prompts. Select and modify descriptors, then use the prompt to generate new images.

After generating new results, compare them to the original image. Do the new images reflect the aspects you wanted to preserve, or did Describe pick up on new features and styles that surprised you?

Course Context Recap

This lesson builds on your ability to use images as creative starting points in Midjourney. Previous lessons focused on generating and handling prompts directly, while here you’re leveraging the Describe feature to translate visuals into fresh prompt possibilities. Up next, you’ll continue learning more advanced Midjourney features and techniques to expand your creative toolkit. Pick up where you left off to keep developing your skills and get the most from every image and prompt. Explore the full course to continue mastering prompt-driven image creation.