Why Is Midjourney So Slow

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

1. 1. Confirm you are in Fast mode

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   1. /settings, select Fast
   2. /info to check remaining Fast hours
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. 2. Use Turbo for quick tests

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   1. Turbo is available on Standard and above
   2. It burns Fast hours faster, so use it sparingly
   Did this fix it? Yes No

3. 3. Avoid 4x features when iterating

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   1. --hd, --q 4, style references and moodboards run slower and cost more on V8
   2. Iterate without them, then enable for the final render
   Did this fix it? Yes No

4. 4. Schedule heavy work off-peak

   1. Avoid weekday afternoons/evenings US Eastern
   Did this fix it? Yes No

5. 5. Buy extra Fast time if needed

   1. Account settings has an option to buy more Fast hours; third-party sources quote about $4 per hour (verify)
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

Images take several minutes or more to generate; Relax jobs wait far longer than Fast.

Why it happens

• Relax mode queue
• Fast hours used up
• Peak-hour load
• V8 premium options (HD, q4, style references, moodboards) cost 4x

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Other Midjourney errors

• How to Cancel Midjourney Subscription
• Midjourney Failed to Process Your Command
• Midjourney Job Failed or Internal Server Error
• Midjourney Stuck on Waiting to Start
• Midjourney Banned Prompt Error
• Midjourney Interaction Failed or Bot Not Responding
• Midjourney Out of Fast Hours
• Midjourney Parameters Not Working (--ar, --style, --sref)