How many images can /blend take?

Midjourney's /blend command accepts between 2 and 5 images. Two images give the cleanest, most predictable merge; four or five images tend to average out into a softer, less defined result.

Does image order matter in /blend?

Order has only a mild effect — /blend treats inputs fairly evenly rather than as a base-plus-overlay. If you need one image to dominate, use it as an image prompt with a text prompt instead, where you can weight it.

What aspect ratio does /blend output?

/blend offers a dimensions option — portrait, square or landscape. It does not infer the ratio from your inputs, so set it explicitly. Square is the safest default when your sources have mixed shapes.

How is /blend different from an image prompt?

/blend merges several images with no text prompt, ideal for fusing aesthetics. An image prompt combines one or more reference images with a text prompt and lets you control influence via image weight (--iw). Use image prompts when you need text guidance or weighting.

Why is my blend muddy?

Blending too many images, or images with very different subjects and palettes, averages detail away. Stick to 2–3 visually compatible images and matching orientation for crisp results.

Midjourney /blend Mode Guide

Midjourney /blend mode guide

The /blend command fuses 2–5 images into a new one with no text prompt — perfect for merging aesthetics, palettes or moods. Results depend heavily on how many images you use, their compatibility, and the dimensions option. Pick your inputs for tailored advice and learn when an image prompt is the better tool.

How /blend behaves

2 images: the cleanest merge — traits combine predictably. Best default.
3 images: still coherent if the sources share a subject or palette.
4–5 images: the model averages everything, so output gets softer and less defined. Use only for loose mood-mixing.

Unlike an image prompt, /blend carries no text and treats inputs roughly evenly — you cannot weight one image with --iw. It also won’t guess your aspect ratio, so set the dimensions option (portrait / square / landscape) yourself.

Tips for clean blends

Match orientation of your sources to your chosen dimensions.
Keep palettes compatible — clashing colours muddy the merge.
Two strong images beat five weak ones for a defined result.
Need control or text? Switch to an image prompt with --iw instead of /blend.