How to mirror the image on Xiaomi: all ways in 5 minutes

Did you take the perfect selfie, but it turned out the opposite? Or do you need to prepare the photo to print in a mirror image? On Xiaomi, Redmi and smartphones POCO You can mirror the image with standard tools or with third-party applications, without loss of quality and in a few seconds. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods, including the hidden functions of the gallery, editors and even the most important ones. ADB-Teams for Advanced Users.

Important: mirroring is 180° different from turning. When mirroring, the left and right sides change places (as in the reflection), and when turning, the image turns upside down. We will focus on the first option, which is more often required for photos with text, selfies or preparation of layouts.

1. Mirroring through the standard MIUI gallery

The fastest way is to use the built-in photo editor in the Gallery app, which is available on all Xiaomi devices with the MIUI 12 shell and later, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T and others. The instructions are universal, but in some firmware, item names may differ slightly.

How to do this:

1. Open the Gallery app and select the photo you want.
2. Slip on the "Edit" icon** (pencil in the bottom panel).
3. Go to the "Pruning" tab** (frame icon).
4. In the bottom menu, look for the "Mirror" button (two arrows pointing in different directions), which is hidden under the "More" button (three dots) on some models.

The mirror image is displayed correctly |

The quality of the photo has not deteriorated (check blurring)|

The file is saved to a separate folder "Edited" |

The original was not re-recorded.-->

⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI (Like Redmi. 9A firmware MIUI 13) the "Mirror" button may not be available, in which case use alternative methods from the following sections.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔹 No need to install additional applications.
• 🔹 Maintains original image quality (without compression).
• 🔹 It's offline.

2.Use of the Google Photos app

If the standard gallery doesn’t offer mirroring, use Google Photos, an app pre-installed on most Xiaomi smartphones that supports advanced editing tools, including mirror imagery.

Step-by-step:

1. Open Google Photos and select an image.
2. Click "Edit"** (the icon with sliders).
3. Go to the Tools tab** (a three-dot or gear icon).
4. Select “Turn” → “Reflect” (or “Mirror”).

💡 Useful tip: Google Photos allows you to mirror multiple images at once. To do this, highlight them in the gallery, click "Edit»** → «Packet editing, then apply the mirror effect to all selected photos.

⚠️ Note: When you save a mirror image in Google Photos, the original remains intact, but the copy can be compressed if you enable the "Save space" option in the application settings. To avoid loss of quality, disable it in advance in the Settings section. → Backup and synchronization.

3. Third-party applications: Snapseed and Lightroom

If the built-in tools don't work, install professional editors, which offer more fine-tuning options, including mirroring vertically/horizontally and partial mirroring of individual elements.

Standard Gallery |

Google Photo |

Snapseed|

Lightroom|

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Snapseed (from Google)

Free app with layers and masks to mirror the image:

1. Open the photo in Snapseed.
2. Slip on the icon "Tools"** (pencil).
3. Select "Turn»** → «Reflect».

Adobe Lightroom Mobile

Lightroom is suitable for advanced users, as it allows you to mirror images with simultaneous color and sharpness correction.

1. Import the photo to Lightroom.
2. Go to edit mode.
3. Press "Pruning"** (frame icon).
4. Select the "Reflect" icon** (two arrows).
5. Export the image with quality settings.

Advantages of third-party editors:

• 🎨 More tools for additional processing (contrast, sharpness, color correction).
• 📱 Support RAW-format (important for photographers).
• 🔄 Possibility of cancellation of actions (editing history).

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Snapseed and Lightroom retain the original image quality when exported, if the maximum resolution is selected in the settings.

4. Mirroring through the file manager (for experienced)

If you need to mirror many images at once (like a photo folder), use a file manager with batch editing support. Xiaomi will do this with Files** (standard application) or Solid Explorer.

Instructions for Solid Explorer:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Open the image folder.
3. Select the necessary files (long press → tick).
4. Click "More"** → "Bag renaming/editing".

⚠️ Note: When batch mirroring through the file manager, the original images can be overwritten without recovery. Always back up the folder before starting the operation!

Alternative file managers with mirroring support:

• 📁 FX File Explorer (Plugin for Image Editing).
• 📁 MiXplorer (requires manual rights settings).
• 📁 Total Commander (with Image Tools plugin).

5. Mirror through ADB (for developers)

This method is suitable for advanced users who want to automate the process or mirror images directly in the system folders. USB and access ADB.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode** on your smartphone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shap 7 times)

🔧 Technical note: Team -flop It reflects the image horizontally, and -flip — Vertical. Use a script for batch processing:

for file in *.jpg; do


convert "$file" -flop "mirrored_$file"




done

⚠️ Attention: Working with ADB It can cause data loss or system failure if the commands are entered incorrectly.Do not use this method without a backup!

6. Online mirroring services (without installation)

If you don't want to install apps, use online tools that work right in the browser, but require images to be uploaded to the server. This is not recommended for sensitive photos.

Popular services:

• 🌐 Img2Go — supportive JPEG, PNG, GIF.
• 🌐 Online Image Editor – a simple interface with preview.
• 🌐 EZGIF — animation-mirror (GIF).

How to use:

1. Open a service in your browser (such as Chrome or Mi Browser).
2. Upload the image from your phone.
3. Select the type of reflection (horizontal/vertical).
4. Download the processed file.

⚠️ Attention: Online services can store uploaded images on their servers. For sensitive data (passports, tickets, personal photos), use offline methods!

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you mirror images, you often have typical problems, and here's how to solve them:

Problem 1: After mirroring, the text in the photo became unreadable.

Solution: Use horizontal reflection (the default in most editors) and a vertical mirror turns the text upside down.

Problem 2: The image quality deteriorated when it was preserved.

Solution: In the export settings, select "Maximum Quality"** or "No Compression" in Snapseed and Lightroom, this is done in the Export → Quality menu.

Problem 3: I can't find the Mirror button in the gallery.

Solution: Update the Gallery app** via Google Play or use alternative methods (e.g. Google Photos). Older versions of MIUI (up to 12th) may not have a feature.

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If you often need to mirror a photo, add an editor shortcut to the home screen. To do this, long-term click on the app icon (such as Snapseed) → “Create a shortcut”.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

Now you know all the ways to mirror images on Xiaomi devices, from simple to advanced. If you need to process photos regularly, install Snapseed or Lightroom for convenience. For one-time tasks, a standard gallery or Google Photos will suffice.