How to mirror photos on the phone Xiaomi Redmi: all ways with instructions

You need to immediately reflect photos horizontally or vertically, but only a Xiaomi Redmi smartphone is at hand? Don’t rush to search for a computer or install questionable programs. Modern Redmi models (from Redmi 9A to Redmi Note 13 Pro+) allow you to mirror images directly in the standard gallery - without third-party software. And if your MIUI firmware does not support this feature, we will discuss alternative methods in detail: from built-in tools to specialized applications and online editors.

In this article, you will find 5 proven ways to mirror photos, including hidden MIUI chips that are not mentioned in official manuals. For example, did you know that some Redmi models can mirror photos directly when sending via Messengers? or that the dual reflection function in the Google Photo app works even on budget smartphones? We will also explain why EXIF metadata can break after mirroring and how to fix it in 30 seconds.

If you need to mirror a selfie so that the text on your T-shirt or the text on the wall reads correctly, or if you're a photographer and you're preparing your prints, this will save you time. All methods have been tested on current versions of MIUI 14 and HyperOS (2026), but they will also work for older firmware. Here we go!

1.Surrender photo through the standard Xiaomi gallery

The fastest way is to use the built-in editor in the Gallery app (or Photos on newer versions of MIUI), which is available on all Redmis starting with Redmi 8, but its location may vary depending on the firmware version.

To reflect the image horizontally (left to right) or vertically (top to bottom), follow the following steps:

• 📱 Open the Gallery app and select the photo you want.
• ✏️ Click on the Edit icon (pencil in the lower right corner).
• 🔄 In the bottom menu, find the Turn button (or Trim → Mirror on MIUI 13+).
• 🔀 Tap the Reflect icon (two arrows with a vertical or horizontal line). On some models, the option is hidden under the More button (three dots).
• 💾 Save the changes by selecting Save as a copy so you don't lose the original.

Important! On Redmi with MIUI 12 and below, the mirroring function may not be available in the main editor.

1. Select a photo → More → Collage.
2. Add a photo to the project, then tap it and select Mirror.
3. Export the result as a new image.

If the Mirror button is not even in the collage, update the Gallery app via Google Play or use alternative methods from the following sections.

2.Use Google Photos for mirror reflection

Google Photos offers more flexible editing tools than the standard Xiaomi gallery. It's pre-installed on most Redmis, but if it's not, download it from the Play Market. The advantage of this method is that it can undo actions and save the history of changes.

Instructions for mirroring:

1. Open Google Photos and select the image you want.
2. Click Edit → Tools → Turn.
3. The bottom menu will show a mirror button (the icon with two arrows) and press it to reflect the photo horizontally.
4. For vertical reflection, repeat the action or use the 180° + Mirror combination.
5. Save the changes by selecting Save a copy.

On Redmi Note 11 and later in Google Photos, you can have Double Reflection, which creates a kaleidoscope-like symmetric effect. To activate it, click on More → Effects → Double Exposure after mirroring.

3. Third-party mirroring apps: top-3 for Xiaomi

If the built-in tools don't work, install one of the specialized applications, and we tested dozens of programs and selected the three fastest and safest for Xiaomi Redmi:

Let’s take a closer look at how to mirror photos in Snapseed (we recommend Redmi with powerful processors, for example, Redmi K60):

1. Open the photo in Snapseed.
2. Select the Transform tool (grid icon).
3. Slip on the Mirror icon (two arrows) and select the reflection axis.
4. Apply the changes and export the photo to the gallery.

Photo Mirror is suitable for quick mirroring of a pack of photos:

• 📂 Select a few photos in the gallery.
• 🔄 Press Reflect All and indicate direction.
• 📥 Save the results to a new folder.

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If the photo becomes blurry after mirroring in PicsArt, check the export settings: select Quality: Original in the save menu.

4. Online mirroring services without installing software

You need to reflect photos, but you can't install apps? Use online editors. They work right in Xiaomi's browser (like Chrome or Mi Browser) and don't require registration. We tested 7 services and selected the two most reliable ones:

1. IMG2GO (reference)

• 🌐 Supports the formats JPG, PNG, WEBP.
• 🔒 Does not save uploaded photos on the server.
• ⚡ The processing takes less than 5 seconds.

Instructions:

1. Upload photos from your phone or cloud.
2. Choose Mirror horizontally or Mirror vertically.
3. Download the result to the device.

2. Photopea (link) is a full-fledged analogue of Photoshop in the browser.

• 🎨 Supports layers and masks.
• 🖥️ Works even on Redmi with 3GB of RAM.
• 📏 Precise control of the reflection axis.

How to mirror:

1. Open the photo in Photopea.
2. Press Edit. → Transform → Flip Horizontal/Vertical.
3. Export via File → Export as → JPEG/PNG.

5. Mirror through file manager (hidden MIUI function)

Few people know, but the MIUI file manager has a built-in image viewer with basic editing functions, including mirroring, which is suitable for Redmi with limited memory, where you can not install additional applications.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Files app and find the photo you need.
2. Slip the file to open it in the viewer.
3. Click on the Edit icon (pencil) in the lower menu.
4. Choose the Turn → Reflect horizontally / vertically.
5. Save the changes (rewrite or Save as option).

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ There is no preview of the result.
• ❌ Some models (Redmi 9C, Redmi A1) may not have a reflective function.
• ❌ The RAW and HEIF formats are not supported.

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The MIUI file manager is the only way to mirror without the Internet and third-party applications, suitable for emergencies, but will not replace a full-fledged editor.

6. Mirror when sent via messengers

Some messengers (such as Telegram or Viber) allow you to edit a photo right before sending, including a reflection, which is convenient if you need to quickly adjust the picture for correspondence.

On Telegram:

1. Click on the clip icon in the chat and select a photo.
2. Before sending, tap on the editing icon (pencil).
3. Select the Turn → Mirror.
4. Send an edited photo.

On WhatsApp:

• 📎 Attach a photo to the message.
• 🖼️ Click on the pencil icon in the upper right corner of the preview.
• 🔄 Select Turn → Reflect.

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Attention! When editing via messengers, the original photo is compressed, which can degrade the quality. For important shots, use other methods from this article.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When mirroring photos on Xiaomi Redmi, users experience typical errors, and we have collected the most common ways to fix them:

1. After mirroring, metadata (dates, geotags) disappeared.

• 📅 Use the Exif Viewer app (available in the Play Market) to transfer metadata from the original to the copy.
• 🌍 In Google Photos, metadata is saved automatically if synchronization is enabled.

2.The mirroring works only horizontally, not vertically.

• 🔄 In Snapseed or Photopea, first rotate the photo on 90°, then reflect horizontally, and then turn back.
• 📱 On Redmi with MIUI 14+, the standard gallery has the option Free Rotation, which allows you to set an arbitrary angle of reflection.

3. the application for mirroring flies or does not open the photo.

• 🧹 Clear the app cache: Settings → Apps → Select program → Memory → Clear cache.
• 🔄 Reboot your phone (on Redmi with HyperOS, hold the power button and select Reboot).
• 📥 Check if the device has enough memory (minimum 500MB of free space required).

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Attention! If you mirror the photo and it turns green or it's artifact-rich, the problem is the compression codec. Try saving it in PNG instead of JPEG.

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