Midjourney V8.2 updates: image editing, references and practical prompts
Read the August editing announcement and September changelog alongside a controlled visual exploration workflow.
The verified update
Midjourney's August 27, 2026 announcement introduces its first V8.2 image edit model: instruction-based edits, up to four image references, inpainting, outpainting, personalization, moodboards and style references. September's official changelog continues to describe editor fixes.
Those announcements concern Midjourney's own product. The MJ-imageV8.2 entry in HUUUIAI is an integration; official editor features or Discord commands should not be assumed to be available there.
Describe the visual objective
Specify subject, medium, composition and lighting before adding style. Avoid conflicting camera terms or a long list of generic quality adjectives. In edits, distinguish the subject reference from the style reference and explicitly preserve the approved details.
An editorial photography prompt
A red metal desk lamp on a dark green desk, eye-level medium shot, with a simple bookshelf behind it. Soft window light, realistic metal reflections, restrained editorial photography, no text.
Make style exploration repeatable
Hold composition steady while changing the style reference. Record model version, personalization and reference settings. Compare subject structure and brand details before selecting the most attractive image. Unsupported parameter text does not make an integration activate that parameter.
Sources and verification
Checked on the dates below. Prompts are editorial examples, not measured performance results. Model availability and parameters in HUUUIAI depend on the current service.