How to remove the watermark on the photo on the Xiaomi phone: the complete guide

Xiaomi’s modern smartphones allow you to take images of incredible quality using powerful image processing algorithms. However, many users face the annoying problem: after each photo is taken, the device’s model logo and the inscription “Shot on Xiaomi” appear in the corner of the frame.

For some, this element is pride in your gadget, but for most, it gets in the way, especially if you plan to post a photo on Instagram or send it to a customer. Fortunately, there are several proven ways to remove a watermark from a photo on Xiaomi, and the choice of method depends on whether you want to do it before shooting or after.

In this article, we will take a closer look at the MIUI camera’s standard settings, look at third-party retouching apps, and learn how to remove existing stamps from finished images.

Disabling the model stamp in the standard MIUI camera

The easiest and most effective way to get rid of the label is to prevent it from appearing, which is the default feature on MIUI and HyperOS, but it may have been activated by accident or after a system update, so to check the settings, launch the Camera app and go to the settings menu.

The settings interface may vary slightly depending on the Android version and shell, but the logic remains the same: you need to find the switch that is responsible for adding information about the device, usually located at the top of the settings list or in the General section.

Once this option is disabled, all new images will be created without any extra text, which is the most effective method, and does not require the use of third-party software.

• 📸 Open the Camera app on the home screen or swipe from the menu.
• ⚙️ Click on the menu icon (three horizontal bars) in the upper right corner of the screen.
• 🔍 Find the option "Watermark" or "Add time and place" in the settings list.
• ❌ Transfer the slider to an inactive position (grey).

⚠️ Note: Some global firmware versions may call it Add Model Logo or Device Watermark. Make sure you turn off the phone name addition, not the geolocation if you need it.

It's worth noting that new versions of MIUI 14 and HyperOS have added customization to the sign, so you can not just remove it, but also replace it with your own text or logo if you're a professional photographer.

Removal of watermark from already finished photos

If the images are already taken and the logo is flaunted in the corner, it will not be possible to remove it with the usual means of the Xiaomi gallery - there is only framing. To remove objects or text from the image, special retouching tools will be required, built into the gallery or installed separately.

The built-in editor in MIUI has basic functionality that sometimes allows you to mask the text if the background is uniform, but for quality results, it is better to use artificial intelligence algorithms that “draw” the background.

The removal process can take time if the background is complex, and you shouldn't expect the perfect result the first time on textured surfaces like grass or a brick wall.

• 🖼️ Open the photo in the app "Gallery".
• ✏️ Click the "Edit" button at the bottom of the screen.
• 🧹 Select the Retouch tool or the Lastick tool (sometimes called Object Removal tool").
• 👆 Swipe your finger carefully over the watermark.

There is a caveat: if the stamp is too close to the edge of the frame, automatic deletion can distort the geometry of the image, in such cases, it is recommended to first crop the photo a little, and then proceed to retouch.

Use of third-party retouch applications

When built-in tools aren't enough, specialized apps from the Google Play Market come to the rescue, using more advanced cloning and content-filling algorithms, allowing watermarks to be removed with virtually no trace.

One of the most popular solutions is Google's Snapseed app, which is completely free and provides a professional tool called Point, which is perfect for removing small parts, and you can also use TouchRetouch or Meitu, which are designed specifically for removing redundant objects.

The order of action in Snapseed:


1. Open the photo.




2 Tools -> Point.




Touch the text of the watermark.




4. Save the result.

The advantage of third-party apps is that they can control the size of the brush and the strength of the effect, which gives you more freedom when working with complex backgrounds, where smartphone automation can create a "porridge" of pixels.

Comparison of watermark removal methods

The choice of method depends on your goal: whether you want to simply remove the logo for yourself or professional retouch for the client, each method has its advantages and disadvantages, which should be considered before starting work.

The routine shutdown is a preventive measure that doesn't take time to process, and the use of editors is a corrective measure that takes time, but saves the footage that's already taken.

For everyday shooting, it is enough to simply turn off the feature in the settings, but if you are a photographer and work with clients, using third-party applications with cloning function will become a must-have skill.

Working with watermarks in the mode "Portrait"

Xiaomi’s portrait mode often adds additional effects such as “bokeh” or beauty filters that can be superimposed over a watermark, which complicates the removal process, as the algorithm must take into account background blur.

When you try to remove the stamp in portrait mode with standard means, you may notice that the boundaries of the object blur or, conversely, become too sharp, in which case it is best to use the cloning mode in advanced editors, manually copying the texture of the background.

Also, in portrait mode, the depth of field is artificial, and if a watermark crosses the boundary between the subject and the background, automatic removal can eat some of the hair or clothing of the model.

• 👤 Take test pictures in Portrait mode with the stamp on and off.
• 🎨 Use layer-enabled apps for more accurate retouching.
• 💡 Avoid shooting against light if you plan to remove the logo – this will complicate the work of algorithms.

⚠️ Note: Do not attempt to remove watermarks from copyrighted photos unless you own them.

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Professional advice: If you're shooting for a portfolio, always turn off the watermark before shooting.Retouching takes time and can reduce the detail of the edges of the object.

Frequent problems and their solution

Even after the setting is turned off, users sometimes notice strange artifacts in the photo, which may not be a watermark, but data about the time, date or geolocation, which are turned on by separate switches in the camera menu.

Sometimes users confuse the software stamp with a physical defect of the matrix or protective film. If the "sign" is visible on the preview, but disappears on the finished photo, it is an interface bug. If it remains in all photos and is not removed by settings, check if this is part of a third-party camera application.

In rare cases, especially on re-enhanced devices (Global ROM on Chinese device), settings may not be saved after rebooting, in which case resetting the camera settings or cleaning its cache through the application menu will help.

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The best way to deal with watermark is prevention. Turn it off in the camera settings once, and you never have to waste time retouching again.

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