How to crop a screenshot on a Xiaomi phone: all the ways from standard to professional

Did you take a screenshot of your Xiaomi but there was too much in the frame? Want to quickly trim unnecessary edges to send to colleagues or keep it clean? In this article, you will find 5 proven ways to crop screenshots - from built-in tools MIUI We'll go through each method in detail, compare them in speed and functionality, and give you tips on how to maintain maximum image quality after editing.

Feature of Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi models and POCO) — brand-shell MIUI, It offers unique tools for working with images, such as the built-in screenshot editor works differently here than on Android naked, and the Quick Trim feature after taking a screenshot is not available on all firmware. We have taken these nuances into account and prepared instructions relevant to the MIUI 14 and newer (including HyperOS).

Whether you just need to remove the black boxes around the edges or precisely cut the text, here you will find the optimal solution. And if you often work with screenshots, at the end of this article we will share life hacks on automating the process!

1. Quick cropping immediately after taking a screenshot

The quickest way to cut a screenshot is to cut it immediately after it's created without opening the gallery. MIUI 12 and above, but its availability depends on the firmware version and regional settings.

As soon as you take a screenshot (volume down combination) + Power or gesture, a thumbnail will appear in the bottom corner of the screen. Click on it, the quick edit panel will open. Here you will see several tools, including a crop icon (usually looks like two corners or a frame).

• ✂️ Pruning: Pull the corners of the frame to define a new area. Supports free change of proportions or fixed ratios (1:1, 16:9, etc.).
• 🔄 Turn: the button to turn the image to 90° (It is useful if the screenshot is “sideways»).
• 🖌️ Drawing: marker, pen or eraser for marking (does not affect the pruning, but is convenient for annotations).
• 📤 Save: After pruning, click “Done” – the modified screenshot will automatically replace the original in the gallery.

An important nuance: if the screenshot thumbnail doesn't appear or disappears too quickly, check the notification settings. Go to Settings → Notifications → Additionally. → Screenshots panel and enable the option to Show the toolbar.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F5 Or the Redmi Note 12 Pro.+) The quick-cut panel may be missing due to customized firmware. In this case, use the methods in the following sections.

2.Pruning through the standard Xiaomi gallery

If you missed the quick trimming moment or your Xiaomi model doesn’t support this feature, use the built-in Gallery. MIUI, including older versions of the shell.

Open the Gallery app, find the screenshot you want and tap it. In the bottom toolbar, select the Edit icon (pencil or palette) in the editor that opens:

1. Click on the trim icon (frame with corners).
2. Set the trimming area by dragging corners or sides of the frame. Use a grid to fine-tune the setting (long pressing on the image is included). → Grid settings).
3. Select the aspect ratio (if necessary): Free, 1:1 (square), 16:9 (wide screen), etc.
4. Press Ready. → The modified screenshot will be saved as a new copy (the original will remain intact).

In the Xiaomi gallery, additional options are also available:

• 🔍 Enlargement: two fingers spread the image to more accurately set the boundaries of the trimming.
• 📐 Alignment: The cropping menu has an automatic horizontal alignment feature (useful for screenshots with text).
• 🎨 Filters: After pruning, you can immediately apply color or contrast correction.

- The edges of the pruning didn't capture important text.

The aspect ratio is consistent with goals (e.g. 1:1 for Instagram)

Image quality has not deteriorated (no artifacts)

- The new file is saved to a separate folder (not overwritten the original file)-->

3.Use of the Photos app (Google Photos)

If you use Google Photos as your primary image repository, cropping screenshots through this app can be more convenient than through a standard gallery, especially for Xiaomi owners who have Google sync enabled by default.

Open Google Photos, find a screenshot and tap it. In the bottom menu, select Edit (the slider icon).

1. Go to the Pruning tab (second sign on the right).
2. You can set the trimming area by pulling corners. Google Photos has a unique Auto Trimming feature, and the app will suggest the optimal boundaries.
3. Use the Slip Slider to align the screenshot (relevant for "curve" screenshots).
4. Click Save copy – the modified screenshot will appear next to the original.

The advantages of Google Photos:

• 🌐 Cross-platform: Edited screenshots are immediately available on all your devices.
• 🔍 Search by text: after cropping, you can find a screenshot by keywords (if it has text on it).
• 📁 Automatic Sorting: Screenshots are grouped into a separate category Screenshots.

⚠️ Note: When cropping through Google Photos, image quality may decrease if High Quality (Compression) option is enabled in sync settings. To avoid loss, go to Settings before editing → Backup and sync and select Original Quality.

4. Professional pruning in Snapseed and Lightroom

If you want accurate trimming with maximum quality or additional tools (like perspective correction), use specialized apps.The two best options for Xiaomi are Snapseed (from Google) and Adobe Lightroom.

Snapseed:

• 📱 Installation: download from Google Play (free, no ads).
• 🖼️ Pruning: Open the screenshot → Tools → Cutting. Here you can see: 1-pixel free trimming. Horizontal/vertical alignment. Expanding -- adding empty space around the edges (useful for screenshots with cropped text).
• 💾 Save: Click Export and select quality (up to 100% lossless).

Adobe Lightroom:

• 🎨 Pros: support for layers, color correction, removal of objects (if the screenshot is extra elements).
• ⚙️ Cons: requires registration for synchronization, the interface is more complex than in Snapseed.
• 📏 Crop & Straighten allows you to set exact proportions (for example, 4:5 for Instagram storis).

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5. Automatic pruning with Shortcut (for advanced)

If you often crop screenshots from one template (e.g., remove the top notification bar), you can automate the process using the Tasker app or the built-in Quick Commands tool. MIUI. This method requires initial setup but saves time in the long run.

Instructions for “Fast Teams» (MIUI 14+):

1. Open the Settings. → Fast teams.
2. Press Create a Team → Choose Open the Application.
3. Specify the path to the gallery or editor (e.g. com.miui.gallery).
4. Add the Edit Image action and select Trimming.
5. Set fixed trimming parameters (for example, 50 pixel indentation from the top).
6. Save the command and assign it a gesture or voice control.

Example of use: after creating a screenshot, just say “OK, Google, crop the screenshot”, and the system will automatically open the editor with the specified parameters.

6.Pruning screenshots with online services

If you don't want to install additional apps, you can crop the screenshot right in the browser with online editors, which is convenient when you're working on someone else's device or you need to quickly share the result via a link.

Top.-3 pruning-service:

• 🌐 Photopea: full Photoshop, supports layers and masks, suitable for complex trimming (for example, along the contour of the object).
• ✂️ Crop Circle: a specialized tool for cropping screenshots for avatars or icons.
• 📏 Img2Go: Simple editor with preview and format support PNG, JPEG, WEBP.

How to crop a screenshot online:

1. Open one of the services in the browser (we recommend Chrome or Edge for stable operation).
2. Download the screenshot from your phone (click Select File or drag the image into the browser window).
3. You can set the trimming area by pulling the corners of the frame. In Photopea, you can use the Crop Tool (C) tool to fine-tune it.
4. Download the result in the desired format. For screenshots with text, choose PNG (quality-free).

⚠️ Note: When uploading screenshots to online services, avoid images with sensitive information (passwords, bank details, personal correspondence). Even if the service promises to delete files after processing, the risk of leakage remains.

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If you often need to crop screenshots for one size (for example, for social media posts), create a template in Canva. Download a screenshot, select a pre-configured frame (for example, create a template in Canva, 1080×1080 And export the result. It's faster than hand-trimming every time.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

The choice of pruning method depends on your task and frequency of use. Here is a quick comparison:

• 🚀 Maximum speed: Quick cropping immediately after the screenshot is created (if available) or through a standard gallery.
• 🎨 Accuracy and quality: Snapseed or Lightroom (ideal for professional processing).
• 🌍 Cross-platform: Google Photos (synchronization between devices).
• 🤖 Automation: Quick teams in the MIUI Tasker (for repetitive tasks).
• 💻 No Application Installation: Online Services (Convenient for Single-Tasks).

Recommendations for Xiaomi models:

• Redmi Note 11/12, POCO X4/X5: Use the built-in gallery or Google Photos – the performance is enough for smooth work.
• Xiaomi 13/14, Mix Fold: for high-quality screenshots (e.g., with resolution) 3200×1440) Snapseed is better.
• Older models (Redmi 9, POCO M3): Avoid heavy editors like Lightroom – use online services or standard tools.

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For most Xiaomi users, the best choice is a combination of quick trimming through the gallery (for simple tasks) and Snapseed (for precise processing).

FAQ: Frequent questions about cropping screenshots on Xiaomi