Midjourney Parameters Not Working (--ar, --style, --sref)
Quick answer
Midjourney --ar, --style or --sref ignored? Fix syntax (space before flag, colon in ratios), stay in valid ranges, and recalibrate for V7/V8 changes.
Most likely fix: Fix the syntax
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Fix the syntax
- Put a space before every flag
- Use --ar 16:9 with a colon
- Do not glue flag and value
Did this fix it?2. Stay in range
- --stylize 0 to 1000
- --chaos 0 to 100
- --quality .25, .5, 1 or 2 on older versions
Did this fix it?3. Isolate the culprit
- Run the plain prompt
- Add parameters back one at a time
Did this fix it?4. Recalibrate for your version
- V7 changed how styles work; V6 presets may not exist
- Use --stylize for aesthetic and --sref for consistency
- Use direct image URLs for --sref
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Aspect ratio is ignored, style presets are rejected, or results ignore your --sref.
Why it happens
- Bad syntax such as --ar16:9 or --ar 16/9
- Values outside valid ranges
- Version changes retired old style options
- Reference link is a web page, not an image
This guide also covers
- midjourney --ar not working
- midjourney sref not working
- midjourney invalid parameter
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