How to mirror photos on Xiaomi phone: all ways for Android

You took a great shot on Xiaomi, but you need to change the orientation of the image to mirror? Maybe you want to correct the asymmetry in the portrait, prepare the photo for printing on a T-shirt or just experiment with the composition. Mirroring (flip) photos is a standard feature on Redmi smartphones, POCO and other brands, but not all users know where to look for it.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways to mirror photos on Xiaomi Android smartphones, from built-in tools to specialized applications. You’ll learn how to reflect images horizontally or vertically, save the result without loss of quality, and even automate the process for batch processing. And we’ll also reveal the hidden MIUI feature that allows you to mirror photos while shooting — without editing.

Why you need to mirror a photo and when it will be useful

At first glance, mirror reflection may seem like a useless function, but in practice it solves many problems:

• 📸 Perspective correction – if you photographed a reflection in a mirror, pond or showcase, the flip will return the image to normal.
• 👕 Printing Preparation – When applying a picture to T-shirts, mugs or other items, a mirror version of the original is often required.
• 🎭 Correction of portraits – sometimes asymmetry of the face (for example, hairstyle or moles) looks more harmonious in the reflected form.
• 🖼️ Creating collages – mirror copies are used for symmetrical compositions in design.
• 🔄 Bypassing restrictions – some social networks (such as TikTok) automatically mirror the video, and you may need to reflect the cover for consistency.

It is important to understand the difference between horizontal (left to right) and vertical (top to bottom) mirroring: the former is more commonly used for portraits and text, the latter for landscapes or architectural shots. On Xiaomi, both are available in standard tools, but the ways they are called are different.

⚠️ Note: When mirroring, the text in the photo will become unreadable (unless it was originally mirrored).If you need to save the inscriptions, use a vertical flip or edit the text separately.

Method 1: Mirroring through the standard MIUI gallery

The fastest method is to use the built-in photo editor in the Gallery app, which works on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones with a MIUI 12 shell and later.

1. Open the Gallery app and select the photo you want.
2. Slip the "Edit" icon** (pencil in the bottom menu).
3. Go to the Tools tab (the icon with the wrench).
4. Scroll down and find the Mirror option (two arrows pointing at each other).
5. Choose the direction of reflection: 🔄 Horizontal - from left to right (for portraits). 🔃 Vertical - from top to bottom (for landscapes).

Save as a copy

If the Mirror option is not available in your version of MIUI, update the Gallery app via Google Play or use alternative methods from this article.

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If the photo looks blurry after mirroring, try to increase the resolution in the save settings (MIUI 14+ supports export in original quality).

Method 2: Mirror reflection during shooting (hidden camera function)

Few people know, but the Xiaomi camera has a hidden option that allows you to immediately take mirror photos without having to post-process, which is especially useful for selfies or text shooting.

1. Open the Camera app.
2. Switch to the front camera (for selfies) or leave the main one.
3. Touch the icons ⚙️ Settings in the top corner.
4. Scroll to the Additional section and turn on the Mirror Display switch.
5. Take a photo – it will automatically be saved in reflected form.

Note that this setting does not persist after the camera is closed, and it does not work on all models – for example, on the POCO F5 and Redmi Note 12, the option is available, and on the old Redmi 9A it may not be.

⚠️ Note: When you shoot in mirror mode, the viewfinder shows an unreflected image. What you see on the screen before you shoot will be different from the final photo!

Method 3: Using Google Photos to Mirror

If you don't like the standard MIUI gallery, you can use Google Photos, an app pre-installed on most Xiaomi smartphones, which has the advantage of cloud-based save and more advanced editing tools.

1. Open Google Photos and select the image you want.
2. Slip on the icon "Edit"** (three strips with circles).
3. Go to the Tools tab → Turn.
4. The bottom menu will show a mirror button (two arrows) and press it to reflect horizontally.
5. For a vertical flip, first rotate the photo 90°, then apply the mirror, and then return to the original position.
6. Save the changes by selecting Save a copy.

Google Photos also allows you to mirror live photos (with short videos), but in this case the reflection will only apply to a static frame.

Method 4: Third-Party Applications for Advanced Mirror

If embedded tools don't work, consider third-party apps. They offer additional features: batch processing, perspective correction, saving in different formats.-3 Proven programs for Xiaomi:

1. Snapseed (from Google)

Professional editor with layers and masks.

1. Open the photo in Snapseed.
2. Choose the Transform tool.
3. Slip on the icon "Mirror"** (two arrows).
4. Select the reflection axis and save.

2. PicsArt

A popular editor with social functions, and the mirroring is hidden in the tool Coverage:

1. Upload the photo to PicsArt.
2. Press Tools. → Staff.
3. In the bottom menu, select Mirror (horizontal/vertical).

Third-party apps are useful if you need to mirror multiple photos at once or apply the effect to a part of the image (for example, only the background).

Method 5: Mirror through file manager (for experienced)

This method is suitable for those who prefer to work with files directly. Some file managers (for example, Mi File Manager or Solid Explorer) have built-in tools for simple editing of images.

1. Open Files (standard MIUI application).
2. Find the right photo and hold your finger on it to call the menu.
3. Choose Open with Help → Image editor.
4. In the lower panel, tap the icon "Turn"** (round arrow).
5. The options will be to reflect horizontally/vertically.

This is useful if you are already working with files (for example, sorting or renaming them) and do not want to open a separate application, but the functionality here is minimalistic - without fine-tuning or previewing.

⚠️ Note: When editing through Mi File Manager, the original photo is overwritten without warning. Always back up before making changes!

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even in a simple mirroring procedure, Xiaomi users face typical problems, and let’s look at the most common ways to solve them:

• 🚫 No Mirror option in the gallery: Reason: Obsolete version MIUI Solution: Update the app via Google Play or use Google Photos.
• 🔍 After mirroring, the photo became blurred: Reason: Save compression. Solution: In the gallery settings, select Save in original quality (available in the gallery settings) MIUI 14+).
• 📱 Mirror photography doesn't work on my model: Reason: Lack of support on budget devices. Solution: Use post-processing in the editor.
• 🖼️ Text in the photo became unreadable: Reason: Horizontal reflection inverts characters. Solution: Apply a vertical flip or edit text separately in Photoshop Express.

If you often mirror photos, create a shortcut for quick access:

1. Add the Gallery widget to the main screen.
2. Keep your finger on the app shortcut and select Edit.
3. In the widget settings, enable the option Fast Tools – this will add a mirroring button to the main screen.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

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For most tasks, built-in MIUI or Google Photos tools are enough. Third-party applications are only needed for batch processing or advanced effects.