How to download and save images on Midjourney

beginner 8 min read Updated 2026-03-18

Quick Answer

To download Midjourney images, click on the generated image to open it full-size, then right-click and select 'Save image as' or click the download button. You can also access your images through the Midjourney web gallery at midjourney.com/app for easier batch downloading.

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Prerequisites

Active Midjourney subscription
Discord account connected to Midjourney
Generated at least one image in Midjourney
Basic understanding of Discord interface

Step-by-Step Instructions

Locate your generated image in Discord

Navigate to the Discord channel where your Midjourney image was generated. Find the message containing your completed image generation. Look for images that show U1, U2, U3, U4 and V1, V2, V3, V4 buttons below them, indicating the generation is complete.

Use Discord's search function (Ctrl+F) to find specific prompts or images by searching for keywords from your original prompt.

Open the image in full resolution

Click directly on the image you want to download. This will open the image in Discord's full-screen image viewer. Make sure you're clicking on the actual image, not the buttons below it. The image should expand to show its full resolution and details.

Always download the upscaled version (after clicking U1, U2, U3, or U4) for the highest quality image.

Download using right-click method

Right-click on the full-size image and select Save image as... from the context menu. Choose your desired folder location and rename the file if needed. The default filename will include the job ID and other metadata from Midjourney.

Create a dedicated folder structure like 'Midjourney/[Date]/[Project Name]' to organize your downloads effectively.

Alternative: Use Discord's download button

In the full-screen image viewer, look for the download icon (arrow pointing down) in the top-right corner of the image. Click this button to automatically download the image to your default downloads folder with the original filename intact.

Access Midjourney web gallery

Visit midjourney.com/app and sign in with your Discord account. Navigate to your Archive section to view all your generated images. This method provides a cleaner interface for browsing and downloading multiple images.

Use the web gallery's filter options to sort by date, prompt keywords, or aspect ratio to find specific images quickly.

Download from web gallery

Click on any image in your web gallery to open it in full view. Use the download button (downward arrow icon) in the top-right corner, or right-click and select Save image as... The web gallery often provides higher quality downloads than Discord.

Hold Ctrl (or Cmd on Mac) while clicking multiple images to select them for batch operations.

Verify download quality and format

Check your downloaded images to ensure they're in the expected format (usually PNG or WEBP) and resolution. Midjourney images are typically downloaded at 1024x1024, 1792x1024, or other resolutions depending on your settings and aspect ratio used.

If you need a different format, use image conversion tools or specify your preferred format in future Midjourney prompts using parameters like --format.

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

Image appears blurry or low quality after download

Make sure you're downloading the upscaled version (U1-U4) rather than the initial grid. Click the appropriate U button first, wait for processing, then download the resulting high-resolution image.

Right-click download not working in Discord

Try using Discord's built-in download button instead, or open Discord in a different browser. Clear your browser cache and cookies, or try using the Midjourney web gallery at midjourney.com/app as an alternative.

Cannot find older generated images

Use the Midjourney web gallery archive feature, or search Discord using specific keywords from your prompts. Discord has message history limits, so older images may not be visible in the chat but remain accessible via the web gallery.

Download fails or file is corrupted

Refresh the Discord page or web gallery and try downloading again. Check your internet connection and ensure you have sufficient storage space. Try downloading in an incognito/private browser window to avoid extension conflicts.

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