Midjourney Text in Images Wrong — How to Fix Garbled or Misspelled Text
When you ask Midjourney to render text inside an image, the result is often misspelled, distorted, or completely unreadable. This is one of the most commonly reported frustrations among designers and content creators using Midjourney. The issue stems from how AI image models process language visually rather than linguistically, making accurate text rendering a persistent challenge.
Why does this error happen?
How to fix it
Use Short Words Only (1–2 Words Per Text Element)
Limit each text element in your prompt to one or two simple, common words. The shorter and more familiar the word, the higher the probability the model will render it correctly. Avoid punctuation, numbers mixed with letters, or rare vocabulary, as these dramatically increase the chance of garbled output.
Add 'Legible Text, Correct Spelling' to Your Prompt
Explicitly instruct Midjourney to prioritize readability by appending phrases like 'legible text, correct spelling, clean typography' to your prompt. While this does not guarantee perfect results, it biases the model's output toward cleaner letter forms. Combine this with a negative prompt using '--no distorted text, blurry letters' for better control.
Switch to Midjourney v6 for Better Text Support
Midjourney v6 offers significantly improved text rendering compared to earlier versions and is the recommended model when in-image text is a requirement. Append '--v 6' to your prompt to activate this version. Even with v6, keep text short and test multiple generations using the variation tools to find the most accurate output.
Use Photoshop or Canva to Add Text Post-Generation
For professional or production-ready results, generate the image without any text and add typography afterward using a tool like Adobe Photoshop, Canva, or Figma. This approach gives you full control over font choice, spacing, and spelling accuracy. Export the Midjourney image, place it as a background layer, and overlay your text using your preferred design tool.
Pro tip
Always generate your base image without text first, then use a dedicated design tool to add text overlays. This workflow guarantees spelling accuracy, gives you font flexibility, and saves time re-generating images hoping the AI gets the letters right.