You own what you create
“With Midjourney, you own all the images and videos you create, even if you decide to cancel your subscription.”
Summary only, not legal advice. The licence text governs; confirm with the rights holder for your use. Read more
Questions · AI image tools
Can I sell Midjourney images?
Depends
Yes for most people. You own your images, with two exceptions Midjourney spells out.
Midjourney's commercial-use page says you own the images and videos you create and can use them however you like. The exceptions: if your business grosses over US$1M a year you need a Pro or Mega plan, and upscales of another user's image belong to that user. Midjourney won't advise on copyright, which matters if you need exclusivity.
- Checked 22 October 2026
- 6 clauses quoted
- 2 official pages
What the licence says
Exception: big companies
“If you are part of a business grossing more than $1,000,000 USD a year, you need a Pro or Mega Plan to use your images commercially for your company.”
Exception: others' upscales
“If you upscale an image that another user created, that image belongs to the original creator, not you.”
Copyright guidance
“It's important to know that Midjourney cannot offer guidance on copyright matters.”
Public by default
“By default, Your Content is publicly viewable and remixable.”
After cancelling
“Your ownership of the Assets you created persists even if in subsequent months You downgrade or cancel Your membership.”
What this means for client work
- You can deliver Midjourney images to clients; ownership persists after you cancel.
- If the client is a business grossing over US$1M a year, check that the right plan is in place: the rule is about using images commercially for that company.
- Midjourney offers no indemnity; its terms say you indemnify Midjourney. Factor that into brand-critical work.
FAQ
Can I sell Midjourney art on Etsy?
Midjourney's terms let you use your images however you like, including commercially, with the two exceptions above. Etsy's own seller policies also apply.
Do I still own my Midjourney images if I cancel?
Yes. The terms say your ownership persists even if you downgrade or cancel.
Can I copyright Midjourney images?
Midjourney says it can't offer guidance on copyright matters and suggests contacting a lawyer. Unclear: check with a lawyer in your country.
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Pages we read
- https://docs.midjourney.com/hc/en-us/articles/27870375276557-Using-Images-Videos-Commercially
- https://docs.midjourney.com/hc/en-us/articles/32083055291277-Terms-of-Service
Quotes are copied verbatim from these official pages as they read on 22 October 2026. Full answers: Midjourney.