Turn Any Photo into Disney Pixar Style with Midjourney AI

It’s easier than you might think. This guide shows you how to use Midjourney to get that animated look from your pictures. You’ll learn about uploading your image, writing the right prompt, and using special settings to control the final result.

Getting Started: Upload Your Image

First, go to the Midjourney website. Find the small image icon usually located near where you type commands.

Click the image icon to upload the photo you want to use.

Click the image icon to upload the photo you want to use.

Select your picture and add it.

Select your picture and add it.

Once it uploads, click on the image again.

Once it uploads, click on the image again.

Look for an icon at the bottom and change it to the ‘profile’ icon. This tells Midjourney you want to use this image as a reference.

Look for an icon at the bottom and change it to the ‘profile’ icon. This tells Midjourney you want to use this image as a reference.

Writing Your Disney Prompt

After uploading your image, you need to give Midjourney instructions. This is done through a text prompt. Your prompt tells the AI what kind of character and style you want.

Start with the basic style you’re aiming for, like “cartoon style”. Then describe the person or character in the picture. Mention what they look like and maybe what they are wearing.

Add details about the background you want, if any, and keywords like “vivid colors” and importantly, “Disney Pixar Animation Style”.

Using Parameters: CW and Sref

To get the best results and control how much the final image looks like your original photo, you can use special parameters. The two important ones for this are #[LI]cw#[/LI] (character weight) and #[LI]sref#[/LI] (style reference).

Controlling Character Resemblance with CW

The #[LI]–cw#[/LI] parameter tells Midjourney how closely to stick to the original character’s features. A lower number, like #[LI]–cw 50#[/LI], means Midjourney uses the photo more as a general guide for the character’s idea. It won’t try to make it look exactly like the person but will capture elements like clothing or expression.

If you leave #[LI]–cw#[/LI] out entirely (which is like #[LI]–cw 100#[/LI] by default), Midjourney will try harder to make the animated character look similar to the person in your photo. Experiment with this setting to see what you like best.

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Defining Style with Sref Codes

The #[LI]–sref#[/LI] parameter is key to getting specific art styles. Midjourney uses codes to refer to different visual styles it has learned from. For Disney and Pixar, there are specific style reference codes.

Adding a Disney-specific #[LI]sref#[/LI] code to your prompt tells Midjourney to apply that particular artistic look. There are different codes for different Disney eras or Pixar styles.

For example, one #[LI]sref#[/LI] code might give you a classic hand-drawn feel, while another can create the modern 3D look typical of Pixar movies.

Trying Different Style Codes

The style reference codes make a big difference. Using one code might produce a result that feels like an older animated film. Switching to a different #[LI]sref#[/LI] code can give a cleaner, 3D appearance that looks straight out of a recent Pixar movie.

To get the exact look you want, you might need to try a few different #[LI]sref#[/LI] codes. Seeing the results from different codes helps you understand how they affect the final image style.

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Midjourney Version Check

Make sure you are using the latest version of Midjourney, like version 6.1 or newer. New versions often have improvements that help with features like image prompting and style references.

Putting It All Together

Here’s a simple summary of the process:

Go to Midjourney and upload your image, setting it as a profile reference.

Go to Midjourney and upload your image, setting it as a profile reference.

Write your prompt describing the character and adding “Disney Pixar Animation Style”.

Write your prompt describing the character and adding “Disney Pixar Animation Style”.

Add a specific #[LI]–sref code#[/LI] for the Disney/Pixar style you want.

Add a specific #[LI]–sref code#[/LI] for the Disney/Pixar style you want.

Optionally, add #[LI]–cw#[/LI] with a number (e.g., #[LI]–cw 50#[/LI]) to control how much the character looks like the original photo.

Optionally, add #[LI]–cw#[/LI] with a number (e.g., #[LI]–cw 50#[/LI]) to control how much the character looks like the original photo.

Generate your images.

Generate your images.

With these steps, you can turn your photos into fun and unique Disney or Pixar-style creations. It’s a great way to see yourself in a new, animated light!

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