If you browse Midjourney prompts regularly, you’ve probably seen things like ‘–profile 893470923’. What do these numbered --profile commands actually mean? And how can you really copy a style that someone used?
1. --profile: Built-in Midjourney Style Presets
The --profile command applies a preset visual rendering style, provided by Midjourney itself.
Publicly available profiles include:
--profile raw: natural, unfiltered, realistic look--profile cute: soft, colorful, “kawaii” style--profile scenic: detailed, cinematic landscapes- etc.
These are predefined filters, like photo presets. You cannot create your own
--profile.
2. --profile 123456789: Don’t Waste Your Time Reusing These
Sometimes, you’ll see prompts that include random codes like:
--profile 928347123
What this actually is:
- An internal style ID generated by Midjourney
- Often tied to a remix, a variation, or applied temporarily behind the scenes
- Not documented, not reusable, and not meant for user control
What it’s not:
- Not a user-created style
- Not a moodboard
- Not reliable for reproducing a look
In short: copying someone else’s --profile 123456 won’t give you the same result.
3. --sref: The Real Way to Reuse or Share a Visual Style
The --sref command (short for style reference) is the only official and effective way to:
- Copy a visual style from one or more images
- Create your own sharable style profile
- Transfer the mood, color palette, texture of an image to a new prompt
🛠️ How to use it:
Copy and paste a –sref you found on internet the end of your prompt
a robot in a neon-lit alley --v 6 --sref 123456 You can even combine multiple style references:
a girl drinking tea under cherry blossoms --sref 123456 --sref 654321
- Full control over the style
- Fully reusable
- Easy to share
Quick Comparison
| Element | User-Creatable? | Reusable? | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
--profile raw, etc. | ❌ | ✅ | Midjourney-built presets |
--profile 123456 | ❌ | ❌ | Internal ID, not user-friendly |
--sref | ✅ | ✅ | Custom visual style from images |
Conclusion, don’t Waste Time on --profile Numbers. If you want to reuse or share a style on Midjourney, skip the --profile 123456 codes. Instead, use --sref, it’s the only official and reliable method, fully shareable like a true “style profile”
