How to combine photos on Xiaomi: all the ways from standard to professional

Combining photos on Xiaomi smartphones is a challenge that both beginners and experienced users face: Want to create a panorama of multiple shots, take a collage for Instagram or just glue screenshots into one document? In this article, we will examine all the current ways, from built-in MIUI functions to specialized applications that will preserve the quality of images and save you time.

The main problem with combining photos is loss of quality or mismatch of seams, especially when working with panoramas or photos with different lighting. We tested each method on Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and POCO F5 models so that you can choose the best option for your needs, and also tell you how to avoid the typical errors that result in the final image is blurred or with visible joints.

1.Standard tool "Panorama" in the camera Xiaomi

The easiest way to combine photos is to use the built-in Panorama mode in the Camera app, which automatically glues the frames into one wide image, ideal for taking landscapes or architecture, a feature available on all Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 10 and later, including the budget Redmi models.

To take a panorama:

• 📱 Open the Camera app and select Mode More → Panorama (or the Sea on some models).
• 🔄 Start shooting from the left side of the frame and smoothly lead the phone to the right (or up/down, depending on the orientation).
• ✅ The screen will have a hint of "Done" when the panorama is complete. → Albums. → Panoramas.

The advantages of the method are that it doesn't require any additional applications, it works fast, it retains high resolution, but it has limitations.

• 🚫 Not suitable for combining already taken photos - only for shooting "here and now».
• 🎯 It requires a smooth movement of the hand, otherwise the joints will be noticeable.
• 📏 Maximum angle of panorama – usually up to 180° (flagships up to 270°).

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If the panorama turned out to be a curve, try to make it in a horizontal orientation (album) - so the algorithm better copes with the docking of frames.

2. Combination through the “Gallery” Xiaomi (collages and gluing)

The Gallery app in MIUI can not only view photos, but also create collages or glue images into one, a feature useful if you need to combine screenshots, checks or multiple photos into a single file (for example, for sending by mail).

Instructions:

1. Open the gallery and select the folder with the desired photos.
2. Click Select and mark 2 to 9 images.
3. Put it on the icon "More» (⋮) → Collage or Combine (on some firmware).
4. Select a template (grid, vertical/horizontal gluing) and adjust the order of the photo.
5. Save the result in the Albums → Collages.

Features of the method:

• 🖼️ Supports formats JPG, PNG, WEBP (not RAW).
• 📏 Automatically adjusts the size of the photo to the selected template, but can cut the edges.
• 🔄 Allows you to change the order of images by drag and drop.

The main disadvantage is the limited customization options: you can not manually adjust the joints or change the background between the photos.

3. Applications for professional association of photos

If the built-in tools Xiaomi can not cope with the task (for example, you need to glue a photo with different lighting or make a photo with different lighting). HDR-Panorama, use specialized applications. We tested 5 popular solutions and selected the best ones:

For most tasks, we recommend PhotoStitch — it works best with panoramas, and Collage Maker is good for creative collages. Note that applications can request access to Storage and Camera — that's okay, but check the permissions in Settings → Apps.

4.Combining via PC: Photoshop and Alternatives

If you want maximum quality or work with RAW-With files (for example, with Xiaomi 13 Ultra), it is better to use desktop programs. Adobe Photoshop remains the standard, but there are free analogues:

• 🖥️ Photoshop (File) → Automation → Photomerge – the best quality, but paid.
• 🆓 GIMP (Panorama Tools plugin – free, but requires customization.
• 🌐 Online services (e.g. Fotor.com) – convenient, but file size limit (10 MB).

Instructions for Photoshop:

1. Copy photos from Xiaomi on your PC (via USB or Mi Share).
2. In Photoshop, select File → Automation → Photomerge.
3. Upload images and select Auto or Perspective mode.
4. After processing, trim the edges with the Cradration (C) tool.

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For panoramas with Xiaomi in Photoshop, it is better to use the Cylinder mode - it minimizes distortion at the edges.

If you're working with RAW-files (.dng), convert them to TIFF Lightroom or Darktable will improve the result of gluing.

5 Hidden MIUI functions for working with photos

MIUI It contains some little-known tools that will make it easier to combine photos, such as the Gallery has a Document mode. → Create a document that glues images into one PDF-File – convenient for screenshots or checks.

Another useful feature is “Expert Mode”** in the camera (available on Xiaomi and POCO flagships):

• 📸 Allows you to save photos in RAW post-processing.
• 🎛️ Manual setting ISO, exposure and white balance will help to make frames with the same lighting for panoramas.
• 🔄 Bracketing (serial shooting with different exposure) is useful for HDR-panorama.

To enable "Expert Mode"**:

1. Open the camera. → More. → Expert regime.
2. Set the settings manually or use pre-settings (Landscape, Nocturne).
3. Make a series of frames with the same settings for further integration.

Reset white balance manually

Turn off autofocus (use manual focusing)

Record the exposure

Use a tripod or stable surface

Film in format RAW (if processing is planned on a PC)-->

6. Common mistakes and how to avoid them

Even with the best tools, the results can be disappointing if you don't take into account the key points, and here are the most common mistakes and ways to solve them:

⚠️ Note: If you combine a photo with different lighting (for example, part of the frame in the shade, part in the sun), use it. HDR-Mode or edit the exposure in Lightroom before gluing. Otherwise, the joints will be noticeable.

Problem 1: The visible seams between the photos.

• 🔍 Solution: Use apps with Autolevelation (e.g. PhotoStitch) or manually adjust the joints in Photoshop with the Stamp tool (S).
• 📏 Prevention: When shooting, cover the frames on 20-30% (It makes it easier for the algorithm to find common points).

Problem 2: Perspective distortion (e.g., buildings “falling down”).

• 🏛️ Solution: In Photoshop, use “Perspective Adjustment” (Editing) → Transformation → Perspective).
• 📱 Prevent: Take panoramas from one level (do not raise/lower your phone).

Problem 3: Loss of quality when maintained.

7. Method comparison: what to choose for your task

The choice of how to combine photos depends on the purpose, model Xiaomi and the quality required. Below is a comparison table for quick selection:

For Xiaomi models with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (such as Xiaomi 14), built-in gluing algorithms work 30% faster thanks to hardware acceleration. If your smartphone is older than 2021, for complex panoramas, it is better to use a PC.

FAQ: Frequent questions about combining photos on Xiaomi