How to Remove the Midjourney Watermark — Complete Guide (2026)
Midjourney places a visible watermark in the bottom-left corner of its images. This guide covers everything you need to know: what the watermark looks like, why Midjourney adds it, the legal situation, step-by-step removal methods, tips for the best results, and answers to the most common questions.
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Midjourney is one of the most popular AI image generators, known for its highly artistic and detailed outputs. On the free plan, images are generated at lower resolution and include a Midjourney logo watermark. Paid subscribers receive watermark-free images at full resolution. Like most professional image platforms, Midjourney adds a watermark to its images to identify the source and protect its content from unauthorized use. The watermark typically appears as text or a logo in the bottom-left corner of the image, semi-transparent or fully opaque depending on the image type and color profile.
On the free Midjourney plan, all generated images include a watermark logo. Midjourney's terms allow free users to use generated images for personal, non-commercial use. If you generated the image yourself and want to use it personally, removing the watermark is generally acceptable. For commercial use, upgrading to a paid Midjourney plan ($10/month) is the cleanest solution — it removes the watermark by default and grants commercial usage rights.
The watermark serves two purposes: it credits Midjourney as the source, and it deters people from using unlicensed content commercially. For users who have legitimately purchased a license or generated the image themselves, the watermark is simply an unwanted overlay that needs to be removed.
Is it legal to remove the Midjourney watermark?
Midjourney is an AI image generation tool, not a stock photo platform. The watermark on free-tier images is a branding mark, not a copyright notice in the traditional sense. If you generated the image yourself on the free plan, you hold the output license. Removing the visible watermark from your own outputs for personal use is generally considered acceptable in most jurisdictions.
As a general rule: if you own the image or have a valid license that grants you modification rights, removing a watermark for your own use is legal in most jurisdictions. If you do not own the image or do not have a license, removing the watermark to use the image commercially constitutes copyright infringement.
When in doubt, check the terms of service of the platform the image came from. WatermarkOff is designed for use with images you own or have rights to modify.
Method 1 — Rectangle selection (fastest)
Rectangle mode is the fastest and most reliable method for most Midjourney watermarks. You draw a box directly over the watermark, preview the mask, and the AI reconstructs the background.
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Upload your image
Drag and drop or click "Choose file". Supports PNG, JPG, WEBP up to 16 MB. Images larger than 2500px are automatically resized for speed.
Click "Rectangle" in the mode bar
After the image loads, click the Rectangle button. Your cursor changes to a crosshair.
Draw a rectangle over the watermark
Click and drag to draw a box around the Midjourney watermark. Make the rectangle 10–15px larger than the visible mark on all sides to catch any semi-transparent edges. If you draw it wrong, click on the rectangle to select it and drag the corners to resize, or press Delete to remove it and draw again.
Preview the mask
Click "Preview mask". A black-and-white thumbnail shows exactly which pixels will be erased (white) and which will be kept (black). Check that the white zone covers the entire watermark without extending too far into the main image content.
Confirm & remove
Click "Confirm & remove". Your image and mask are sent to the AI processing engine. It analyzes the pixels surrounding the masked zone and reconstructs the background naturally. Processing takes 3–8 seconds.
Compare and download
Drag the before/after slider to compare the original and cleaned versions side by side. Click "Download image" to save the result as a full-resolution PNG.
Method 2 — Paint brush (for complex watermarks)
If the Midjourney watermark has an irregular shape, or if the text wraps across a curved or complex background, Paint mode gives more precise control than a rectangle.
Select Paint mode
After uploading, click "Paint" in the mode bar.
Adjust brush size
Use the brush size slider to choose a brush that roughly matches the height of the watermark text. A smaller brush is more precise; a larger brush is faster for big marks.
Paint over the watermark
Click and drag to paint over the watermark with the red brush. The red overlay shows your selection. Take care not to paint over important image content — you can use "Clear all" to start over if needed.
Preview, confirm, and download
Click "Preview mask" to review, then "Confirm & remove" to process. Download the result when satisfied.
Why some results are better than others
AI inpainting quality depends primarily on the complexity of the background behind the watermark. Here is what to expect across different scenarios:
| Background type | Expected result | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Solid color | Excellent — near-perfect | Keep mask tight |
| Simple gradient | Very good | Standard rectangle works well |
| Blurred / bokeh | Good | Slightly enlarge mask for soft edges |
| Natural textures (sky, grass) | Good — minor variation possible | Try 2–3 times for best result |
| Complex scene (buildings, faces) | Moderate — artifacts possible | Use Paint mode for precision |
Tips for the best results
- Use the highest-resolution image available. More pixels means more surrounding information for the AI to use. Low-resolution or heavily compressed images produce weaker reconstructions.
- Keep the mask tight but complete. Cover all visible traces of the watermark — including any semi-transparent halos or drop shadows — but avoid extending significantly into the main image content.
- Always preview the mask before confirming. The mask preview takes two seconds and can save you from a poor result caused by a misaligned selection.
- Try multiple times. AI inpainting has a slight random element. If the first result shows artifacts, click Start over and try again — subsequent attempts are often better.
- Output is always PNG. PNG preserves the reconstruction quality without JPEG compression artifacts at the boundary.
- On mobile, zoom in first. Pinch to zoom on the watermark before selecting — this makes it much easier to draw an accurate rectangle with your finger.
Frequently asked questions
Does this work on Midjourney images I've purchased?
Yes — if you have purchased a license for the image and your license grants modification rights, you can use WatermarkOff to remove the watermark from your legally acquired images.
Does WatermarkOff store my images?
No. Your image is transmitted over HTTPS, processed, and the result is returned to your browser. The image is deleted from the server immediately after processing. We never store, share, or sell your images.
What if there are multiple watermarks on the image?
Draw a separate rectangle over each watermark in Rectangle mode. All zones are processed in a single AI call. Alternatively, use Paint mode to paint over all marks in one stroke.
What formats does WatermarkOff support?
PNG, JPG, and WEBP up to 16 MB. Results are always downloaded as PNG for maximum quality.
What if the result still shows a trace of the watermark?
Make the mask slightly larger and try again. Sometimes the AI misses semi-transparent edges. Increasing the mask size by 5–10px on each side typically solves this.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. WatermarkOff is fully responsive and works on iOS and Android browsers. No app installation required.
Can I use it for commercial purposes?
WatermarkOff itself has no restrictions on commercial use. You are responsible for ensuring you have the rights to modify the images you process.
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