Midjourney Unveils New Unified AI Image Editor with Enhanced Features

TLDR:

• Midjourney launches new unified AI image editor on web
• New editor includes precision inpainting brush tool
• Features like inpainting and canvas extension now in single interface
• Message mirroring introduced between web and Discord communities
• Update comes amid ongoing copyright lawsuit against Midjourney

Midjourney, a leading AI image generation platform, has introduced a new unified web editor that consolidates several existing features into a single, streamlined interface. The update, which went live recently, is available to users who have created at least 10 images on the platform.

The new editor brings together tools such as inpainting (repainting parts of an image with new AI-generated visuals using text prompts) and outpainting/canvas extension (stretching the boundaries of the image and filling new space with AI visuals) into one cohesive view.

A significant addition is the virtual “brush”-like tool for inpainting, replacing the previous square selector and lasso tools. This new brush allows for more precise editing of AI-generated images.

David Holz, CEO of Midjourney, shared the company’s perspective on the update via Discord, stating,

“We think this makes editing your MJ images way more seamless than before and is a huge step forward.”

Early user reactions to the new editor have been largely positive, with many praising the improved workflow and increased precision.

Midjourney has introduced a message mirroring feature to enhance communication between its web and Discord communities. Messages sent in certain Web Rooms, including prompt-craft and general-1, are now mirrored in corresponding Discord channels and vice versa. This integration aims to keep users in sync across both platforms.

The release of these new features comes at a time when competition in the AI image generation space is intensifying. Elon Musk’s Grok-2, powered by Black Forest Labs’ open-source Flux.1 model, is among the new entrants challenging Midjourney’s position in the market.

However, Midjourney is also facing legal challenges. The company is currently involved in a class-action lawsuit filed by a group of artists alleging copyright violations.

The artists claim that Midjourney and other AI generator companies trained their models on copyrighted images without permission. Recently, a judge denied the defendants’ motions to dismiss the case, allowing it to proceed to the discovery phase.

To access the new web editor, users can visit midjourney.com/imagine. The tool is designed to make editing AI generations easier and more seamless, reflecting Midjourney’s ongoing efforts to refine and improve its offerings in response to user needs and market demands.