Cancel Midjourney through your account settings

To cancel your Midjourney subscription, log into your account on Midjourney.com, go to your account settings, and select the option to manage your subscription. From there, you can choose to downgrade to the free plan or cancel entirely. The cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle — you keep access until that date, then your account reverts to free tier access.

If you pay monthly, your next billing date determines when the cancellation happens. If you pay annually, you lose access on the anniversary of your subscription start date. Midjourney does not issue refunds for the remaining time on an annual plan, so cancelling mid-year means you lose that money.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel through account settings on Midjourney.com by selecting manage subscription and choosing to downgrade or cancel.
  • Your access continues until the end of your current billing cycle, whether that is monthly or annual.
  • Annual subscriptions do not refund unused time, so cancelling partway through the year means losing that payment.
  • After cancellation, your account becomes free tier with limited monthly image generation.
  • If you cannot access your account, contact Midjourney support through Discord, where they respond to cancellation requests.

What happens to your images after cancellation

Your generated images remain in your Midjourney gallery after you cancel. You can still view, download, and share anything you created while subscribed. The images do not disappear or become locked — they stay yours to use however you want.

What changes is your ability to generate new images. After cancellation, you move to the free tier, which gives you a limited number of monthly generations. The exact number varies, but free tier users typically get far fewer image credits than any paid plan. If you want to generate more images later, you can resubscribe at any time.

Downgrade instead of cancelling completely

Before you cancel entirely, consider downgrading to a lower-tier plan instead. Midjourney offers a Basic plan that costs less than the Standard or Pro tiers. Downgrading keeps you subscribed but reduces your monthly cost and image generation limits.

Downgrading works the same way as cancelling — go to account settings, select manage subscription, and choose the lower tier. The change takes effect on your next billing date. This option makes sense if you use Midjourney occasionally but do not need the full monthly allowance of a higher tier.

Cancel through Discord if you cannot access your account

If you cannot log into Midjourney.com or your account settings are not loading, you can request cancellation through Discord. Midjourney operates a Discord server where you can message support directly. Go to the Midjourney Discord, find the support channel, and explain that you want to cancel your subscription.

Include your account email address so support can locate your subscription. Response times vary, but Midjourney support typically replies within a few hours to a day. They will confirm your cancellation and tell you when it takes effect. This route takes longer than self-service cancellation but works when the website is unavailable or your account is locked.

Understand refund policy before you cancel

Midjourney does not refund monthly subscriptions once the billing cycle has started. If you cancel on day 5 of a 30-day month, you lose the remaining 25 days of payment. The only exception is if you cancel within a very short window after your billing date — usually within 24 to 48 hours — and some payment processors allow chargebacks for unused services.

Annual plans have stricter refund rules. Cancelling an annual subscription does not return any money, even if you cancel on day 2 of a 365-day cycle. If you are unsure whether you will use Midjourney long-term, start with a monthly plan instead of committing to a year.

What to do if your cancellation does not go through

Occasionally the cancellation button does not work or the page times out. If this happens, try these steps in order: refresh the page and try again, clear your browser cache and cookies, try a different browser, or use an incognito or private window. These steps fix most technical glitches that prevent cancellation.

If none of those work, contact Midjourney support through Discord with a screenshot showing the error message. Include your account email and the date you tried to cancel. Support can cancel your subscription manually on their end and confirm it is complete. Keep a record of the support conversation in case your payment processor charges you again by mistake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?

No. Midjourney does not refund unused time on monthly subscriptions. Once your billing cycle starts, the full month's charge is non-refundable. Annual subscriptions also do not refund, even if you cancel early. Check your payment processor's refund policy — some credit card companies allow chargebacks for unused services, but that is between you and your bank, not Midjourney.

Do I lose my images if I cancel?

No. All images you generated while subscribed stay in your account and remain downloadable after cancellation. You can view and share them forever. What you lose is the ability to generate new images at the paid tier rate — you move to free tier limits instead.

How long does it take for my subscription to actually cancel?

Cancellation takes effect on your next billing date. If you cancel on the 10th and your billing date is the 25th, you keep access until the 25th. If you are on an annual plan, you keep access until the one-year anniversary of your subscription start date. You will not be charged again after that date.

Can I cancel and resubscribe later without losing my account?

Yes. Your account and all your images stay saved even after cancellation. You can resubscribe at any time and pick up where you left off. There is no penalty for cancelling and coming back — Midjourney treats it as a normal subscription pause.

What if I cancel but still get charged?

Contact your payment processor first — sometimes charges take a few days to process or appear twice due to system delays. If you were definitely charged after your cancellation date, contact Midjourney support through Discord with proof of cancellation and the charge date. They can investigate and request a refund from their payment processor, though this process takes time.