What does the --tile parameter do in Midjourney?

The --tile flag tells Midjourney to generate an image whose edges connect seamlessly when repeated, producing a tileable texture or pattern. When you lay copies side by side there are no visible seams, which is exactly what you need for fabrics, wallpapers, and game surfaces.

How do I write a good --tile prompt?

Describe a repeating motif rather than a single subject or scene. Words like "seamless pattern", "repeating", and the specific motif (florals, geometric shapes, scales) work best. Avoid composition words like "centered" or "portrait", which fight against a uniform repeating field.

Why does my tiled image still show a focal point?

Tile mode tiles whatever you describe, so if your prompt implies a single subject the result repeats that subject with a focal point. Steer toward an all-over pattern by using "seamless repeating pattern of …" and avoiding singular framing language.

Can I use --tile with other parameters?

Yes. Combine --tile with --ar 1:1 (square tiles repeat most predictably), a chosen --stylize level, and a --no list to exclude text or seams. Keep the aspect ratio square unless you specifically need a non-square repeat unit.

What resolution do I get from --tile?

--tile controls seamlessness, not resolution. You get Midjourney's normal output size, which you then upscale and repeat in your design software (Photoshop, Illustrator, a game engine) to fill any surface area. The single tile is the building block, not the final canvas.

Midjourney Tile Mode Guide

Midjourney’s --tile flag turns a prompt into a seamless, repeating texture — the edges line up perfectly so copies tile without visible seams. It is perfect for fabric prints, wallpaper, gift wrap, and game surface textures. This guide gives you category-specific starter prompts and the best-practice settings to go with them.

How it works

The secret to good tile output is describing a pattern, not a scene. This tool helps by:

Pattern category — pick fabric, wallpaper, game texture, gift wrap, or surface material. Each seeds the prompt with pattern-friendly wording.
Palette and style — add a colour palette (for example “pastel pink and sage”) and a style (for example “art deco” or “hand-drawn”), which slot into the template.
Assembled prompt — the tool outputs a seamless repeating pattern of … prompt with --tile and --ar 1:1 already attached, since square repeat units tile most predictably.

Because --tile repeats whatever you describe, the wording deliberately avoids singular, composition-focused language that would create an unwanted focal point.

Tips and notes

Square tiles repeat best. Keep --ar 1:1 unless you specifically need a rectangular repeat unit — odd ratios can break the seam alignment.
Describe an all-over field. “Seamless repeating pattern of small daisies” tiles cleanly; “a daisy” gives you one big flower that repeats with an obvious focal point.
Exclude seams and text. Add --no text, seams, border to keep the tile clean for production.
Tile is the building block. The output is one repeatable unit. Upscale it and array it in your design tool or game engine to cover any surface — --tile does not set the final size.