Midjourney subscriptions start at $10/month — but you don't need one to use SREF codes. Meta AI, the AI assistant built into Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and meta.ai, has a native integration with Midjourney's style library and supports --sref codes completely free.
Why Meta AI Supports Midjourney SREF Codes
Meta and Midjourney have a partnership that gives Meta AI access to Midjourney's image generation capabilities and style library. When you use Meta AI's "Imagine" feature, it's actually powered by Midjourney under the hood — which means all the same --sref codes work natively.
Step-by-Step: Using SREF Codes in Meta AI
Method 1 — Through Instagram
Open Instagram on your phone. Tap the search bar or the Meta AI icon in the bottom navigation. Type /imagine or tap the Imagine button. Write your prompt, then add the sref code at the end:
Tap generate. Meta AI will produce images using that Midjourney aesthetic.
Method 2 — Through meta.ai
Go to meta.ai in any browser. Click the image generation option. Write your prompt with the --sref code appended. Hit generate.
Method 3 — Through WhatsApp or Facebook
Open a chat with Meta AI in WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger. Use the same prompt format with --sref. Meta AI will generate and return images directly in the chat.
Meta AI image generation is free but has daily generation limits. If you hit the limit, wait 24 hours or switch to a different Meta platform (Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook) — each has its own quota.
Which SREF Codes Work Best on Meta AI?
All standard Midjourney SREF codes work in Meta AI. The results may look slightly different from native Midjourney output (Meta AI uses an older version of the model), but the aesthetic direction is the same. Codes with strong, distinctive looks — cinematic, dark & moody, editorial — tend to translate most reliably.
Tips for Better Results on Meta AI
Keep your text prompt short and descriptive — 5 to 10 words works best. Longer prompts can confuse the model and dilute the sref's influence. Let the sref do the heavy lifting for mood and style, and use your text to describe the subject and scene.
If you want stronger style application, add --sw 500 or higher after your sref code:
Start With These Free Codes
Browse the 300 free codes on MidjourneyCodes — each one shows three sample previews so you know exactly what aesthetic you're getting. Copy the --sref command with one click and paste it into Meta AI.