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--ar Aspect Ratio beginner IMCSEIAN Midjourney Parameters Tutorial

Aspect Ratio: --ar Parameter

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IMCSEIAN Midjourney Master Course

Aspect Ratio: --ar Parameter

Control image dimensions with --ar.

Phase 1 Beginner Lesson BE-08 Difficulty: Beginner 7 min read
Course: Midjourney Phase 1 Beginner 7 min read Last verified: 2026-08-31

What You Will Learn

  • Use --ar parameter.
  • Create widescreen images.
  • Create portrait images.
  • Create square images.
  • Match aspect ratio to use case.

Why This Matters

Aspect ratio transforms the composition. --ar is the most-used parameter.

Concept Explained

--ar controls aspect ratio: --ar 16:9 (widescreen), --ar 9:16 (portrait/mobile), --ar 1:1 (square, default), --ar 3:2 (photo), --ar 2:3 (portrait photo).

How It Works

See the step-by-step tutorial below for practical implementation.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. Step 1

Review the concept and why this matters.

2. Step 2

Follow the practical steps.

3. Step 3

Create your own images.

4. Step 4

Evaluate results.

5. Step 5

Iterate based on findings.

Real-World Example

An artist applied this technique and significantly improved their AI art quality.

Common Mistakes

  • Vague prompts.
  • Not using parameters.
  • Ignoring aspect ratio.
  • Not iterating.

Best Practices

  • Start simple.
  • Use parameters.
  • Iterate on prompts.
  • Save successful prompts.
  • Study other artists.

Troubleshooting

ProblemHow to Fix
IssueFix: iterate on prompt and parameters.

Practical Exercise

Your Turn

Apply this to your own image creation. Document what you learn.

Key Takeaways

  • --ar controls aspect ratio.
  • --ar 16:9 for widescreen, desktop, YouTube.
  • --ar 9:16 for mobile, Instagram stories.
  • --ar 1:1 for Instagram posts (default).
  • --ar 3:2 for photography.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Further Reading

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