How to set the quality of a screenshot on Xiaomi: from basic settings to hidden chips MIUI

Screenshots on Xiaomi smartphones have long since ceased to be just “screen pictures” – they have become a full-fledged tool for work, learning and even creativity. But many users face the problem: why do screenshots get blurred, with artifacts or lose details when zoomed in? It’s not about your vision or your screen – it’s about hidden settings. MIUI, Optimize images for the average user by default, sacrificing quality to save space.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can improve screenshot quality on Xiaomi, from obvious (but often ignored) settings to little-known tricks. ADB And third-party utilities. You'll learn how to do this:

• 🔍 Turn off automatic screenshot compression in MIUI
• 📏 Change the resolution of stored images (up to and including: 4K)
• 🎨 Set up the file format (PNG vs JPEG) color-bit
• ⚡ Use alternative screenshot techniques (including scrcpy for PC)

Important: Not all methods are universal. For example, owners of the Redmi Note 10 Pro or POCO F3 You can change the resolution of screenshots through the engineering menu, and on Xiaomi 13 Ultra you will need to do this. ADB. We will note such nuances in each section.

1. Standard settings of screenshots in MIUI: What can be changed without root

Let's start with the basics: MIUI It offers a few built-in options for managing screenshots, but they're hidden in a non-obvious way:

• 📁 Change the save folder (by default — Pictures/Screenshots)
• 🖼️ Select file format (PNG or JPEG)
• 🔄 Turn off automatic shadow addition from status bar

To open these settings:

1. Take a screenshot in the standard way (Loudness down) + Food or gesture from three fingers).
2. In the notification that appears, tap the screenshot thumbnail.
3. At the bottom of the screen, press three dots (⋮) → Settings.

Disable "Add the shadow of the status bar"|Select the format PNG (lossless)|Specify the save folder on the memory card (if any)|Disable "Show thumbnails after creation"-->

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO X5 Pro) The format selection option may not be available, due to Xiaomi's policy of limiting functionality in budget lines.

Also, pay attention to the resolution of the screen when you take the screenshot. FHD+ instead QHD+ (on flagships like Xiaomi 12T Pro, the screenshot will be taken in lower resolution. → Display. → Screen resolution.

2. Engineering menu: hidden parameters of screenshot quality

For advanced users, the engineering menu (#4636##) gives you access to options that are not available in the standard interface.

• 📊 Bitting of color (16-bit vs 24-bit)
• 🔢 Compression factor for JPEG
• 🖥️ Maximum resolution (up to) 4K supported-model)

Instructions for Xiaomi on Qualcomm processors (most models):

1. Open the Phone app and type ##4636##.
2. Go to the Testing section → Screen.
3. Find the Screenshot Quality option (Called Screen Capture Quality).
4. Set the value of 100% (by default - 80-90%).

⚠️ Note: Changing the settings in the engineering menu can lead to unstable screen performance. For example, on the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite, setting the color bit in the 32-bit It's called artifacts when you scrolle, and we recommend you test the settings one by one and restart the device after you change it.

3. ADB-Teams for Advanced Quality Customization

If standard methods do not give the desired result, ADB (Android Debug Bridge allows you to change hidden system settings, which works on all Xiaomi models, but requires a connection to a PC.

Here are the key commands to improve the quality of screenshots:

Disable the compression of screenshots (MIUI 12+)


adb shell settings put global screenshot_compress false




Set the maximum resolution (example for 1440p)



adb shell settings put global screenshot_resolution 2560x1440




Change the format to PNG (no loss)



adb shell settings put global screenshot_format png




Increase the bit color (requires device support)



adb shell settings put global screenshot_color_depth 24

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI Global Stable for Redmi Note 11 commands may not work due to manufacturer restrictions:

1. Activate Developer Mode (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI, tap).
2. Turn on Debugging. USB In Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Execute adb shell pm grant com.miui.screenshot android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS granting.

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If, after application, ADB-Screenshots are no longer saved, check the folder DCIM/Screenshots — sometimes MIUI Also restart the device: some settings apply only after the reboot.

Third-party applications: when standard methods are insufficient

If Xiaomi’s built-in tools don’t suit, alternative apps from Google Play offer enhanced functionality:

• 📸 Screen Master – supports screenshots in 4K, recording of the screen without watermarks, editor with layers.
• 🎯 Screenshot Touch – allows you to select the screen area for a screenshot (useful for long pages).
• 🔧 Tasker + AutoInput – to automate screenshots on a schedule or event (for example, when you open a particular application).

When choosing an application, pay attention to:

• 🔒 Access Rights: Some ask permission to Overlay over other windows, which may not be secure.
• 📥 Image compression: Even third-party utilities can save screenshots in low default quality.
• 💰 Subscriptions: Free versions often add watermarks or limit permission.

For example, Screen Master on Xiaomi 12S Ultra allows you to save screenshots in 3840×2160 (4K), But only in the premium version. The free version has the maximum resolution — 2560×1440.

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Third-party apps may conflict with built-in screenshots feature MIUI. If after installation, gestures stop working (for example, three-finger swipe), disable the resolution "Opod" for third-party software.

5. Screenshots via PC: a method for maximum quality

If you want to play the screen perfectly accurately without any loss (for example, for design or debugging), the best way is to connect to your PC via scrcpy or Vysor.

Instructions for scrcpy (Windows/Linux/Mac):

1. Download scrcpy from the official website (GitHub).
2. Connect Xiaomi to the USB and turn on the debugging. USB.
3. Run scrcpy from the command line with the flag --bit-rate 50M for maximum quality: scrcpy --bit-rate 50M --no-downsize
4. Press Ctrl. + S to save screenshot in format PNG (compressively).

Advantages of this method:

• 🖥️ Exact authorization (e.g, 3200×1440 Xiaomi 13 Pro).
• 🎨 No artifacts (no software compression, like in the MIUI).
• 🔄 Flexibility: You can save screenshots in PNG, JPEG or WEBP.

⚠️ Note: When using scrcpy on Xiaomi with a MediaTek processor (such as the Redmi Note 12), additional driver customization may be required.If the screen on the PC is not displayed, follow:

adb kill-server


adb start-server




scrcpy --prefer-text

6. Optimizing screenshots after creation

Even if you set the best quality for the screenshot, post-processing can help correct minor flaws.

For JPEG-screenshot:

• 🛠️ Use Adobe Lightroom (free mobile version) to increase sharpness (Sharp Mask with a radius of 1.0-1.5).
• 🎨 In Snapseed, use the Detailing Tool → Structure (increases clarity without noise).

For PNG-screenshot:

• 🖼️ Reduce the file size without loss via TinyPNG or pngquant (PC command: pngquant) --quality=80-90 screenshot.png).
• 🔍 If the screenshot has artifacts (like stripes), try Topaz Gigapixel. AI upscale.

⚠️ Attention: Don't abuse post-processing! Excessive sharpness on text screenshots (e.g. from Telegram or Chrome) can make fonts unreadable:

• Sharpness: +15–20%
• Contrast: +5–10%
• Noise suppression: Unplugged

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after all the settings, Xiaomi users sometimes run into problems, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 📱 Version MIUI: on beta versions of the firmware (for example, MIUI 14 China Beta) may be bugs with screenshots.
• 🔄 System Updates: Some Updates Fix Quality Issues by Xiaomi (check Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system).
• 🛠️ Resetting camera settings: sometimes crashes in the camera module affect screenshots too (reset to Settings) → Annexes → Camera. → Warehouse → Clear the data).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions