How to turn the image on Xiaomi: all ways with pictures and videos

Did you take a great shot on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5 Pro, but it turned upside down? Or downloaded a photo from the Internet and it is displayed sideways? The problem with the wrong orientation of images is familiar to many users of Xiaomi smartphones. Fortunately, you can fix this in a few seconds — both with standard tools MIUI and HyperOS, and through third-party applications.

In this article, we will analyze 5 proven ways to turn a photo on any Xiaomi device - from the budget Redmi A2 to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

• 🔄 Deploy the image directly in the standard Xiaomi Gallery (works on all versions) MIUI)
• 📱 Use the built-in photo editor for mirror reflection
• 🛠️ Apply third-party applications for batch processing (if you need to flip hundreds of photos)
• 💻 Solve the problem on the computer if the smartphone does not recognize orientation
• 🔧 Fix the “sticking” of the screen rotation, due to which the photos are displayed incorrectly

All instructions are tested on current firmware (MIUI 14 and HyperOS 1.0) and are suitable for models from 2020-2026. If your Xiaomi released earlier, check the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone. For older devices (for example, Redmi 4X or Mi A1), you may need to update the software.

1. How to turn a photo in the standard Xiaomi Gallery

The fastest way is to use the built-in MIUI Gallery, which supports basic editing features including turn and mirror reflection, and is suitable for all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones on MIUI 12–14 and HyperOS.

Steps:

1. Open the Gallery app (icon with multi-colored squares).
2. Find the right photo and tap it to open in full screen mode.
3. In the lower menu, click on the Edit icon** (pencil or three stripes).
4. Select the "Pruning" tab** (scissors).
5. At the bottom of the screen will appear the turn buttons: 🔄 «Turn left”** (counterclockwise) 🔄 «Turn right"** (clockwise) 🪞 «Mirror"** (horizontal/vertical reflection)

Press the button until the photo is in the correct orientation.

"Save."

Important! If there are no turn buttons, update the Gallery app via Google Play or GetApps. on some firmware (e.g, MIUI 12.5 for Redmi 9A) The editor is hidden – use the method №2.

Back up your photo (click and hold the image → Copy)

Check the available space on the device (minimum 100 MB)

Close background applications to speed up processing

Turn off the “Screen Rotate” in the notification curtain

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2.Use the built-in photo editor (MIUI Photo Editor)

Xiaomi’s MIUI 13+ and HyperOS smartphones have a separate Photo Editor app with advanced features that not only rotate images, but also adjust perspective, remove distortion and even change the background.

How to find and use:

1. Open the photo in the Gallery and tap "Edit" → "More" (three dots).

perspective

"Adjustment"**

Save the result in a new photo or re-write the original.

On Xiaomi 13 Pro models and later in the Photo Editor, the “AI Perspective Correction” function is available, which automatically aligns the horizon and removes distortion from the wide-angle lens.

3. photo reversal via Google Photos (for Google account holders)

If Xiaomi’s standard tools don’t suit you, use Google Photos, which is free, supports cloud storage, and offers more flexible editing options.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔄 Automatic orientation recognition (corrects “collapsed” photos)
• 📁 Sync with the cloud (changes will be saved on all devices)
• 🎨 Additional filters and effects

Instructions:

1. Install Google Photos from Play Market if it is not on your device.
2. Open the application and find the desired photo.
3. Slip on the "Edit" icon** (pencil below).
4. Select the tab "Pruning & Turning"** (scissors).
5. Use the turn buttons at the bottom of the screen or turn the photo manually with your finger.
6. For mirror reflection, click on the icon "Mirror"** (two arrows forming a triangle).
7. Save the changes with the “Done” button → “Save a copy” (so you don’t lose the original).

⚠️ Note: If the photo is saved in format HEIC (This is typical of an iPhone, and Google Photos may not display its orientation correctly. JPEG via the Files appendix»** (MIUI File Manager) before editing.

4. Third-party applications for batch processing

If you need to flip dozens or hundreds of photos (for example, after importing from a camera or other device), manual editing will take too long.

Recommendation: Rotate & Flip is suitable for a one-time task, and if you often work with photos, install Snapseed or PicsArt.

Example of batch processing in Photo & Picture Resizer:

1. Open the app and select "Batch Mode"** (Backage Mode).
2. Check all the pictures that need to be turned.
3. Press Rotate and select a direction (e.g., 90° CW, clockwise).

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If after a turn, the photos lost quality, before saving in the application settings, select the PNG format instead of JPEG - it supports transparency and does not compress the image.

5. fix the “sticky” turn of the screen (if the photos are displayed sideways)

Sometimes the problem is not the photo itself, but the settings of the smartphone, for example, if the screen autorotation is not working correctly, all images in the Gallery or Google Photos may be displayed in the wrong orientation. AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T or POCO F5).

How to check and correct:

1. Pull down the notification curtain and make sure the Autoporot icon is turned on (if not, tap it).
2. If the autorotor is on but the screen is not responding to turns: Go to Settings → Display → Autorotor. Turn off and turn on the option again. If it doesn't help, calibrate the gyroscope sensor (see spoiler below).

third-party launchers

Nova Launcher

POCO Launcher

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro)+ 5G) Autorotation bug is associated with energy saving mode. Turn off "Ultra-economic mode"** in Settings → Battery and check the sensors again.

6. photo reversal on the computer (if the smartphone failed)

If none of the methods on the phone worked (for example, a photo is saved in a rare format or damaged), transfer it to your computer and use desktop programs. RAW-files (.dng format from Xiaomi 13 Ultra cameras or POCO F4 GT).

The best programs for Windows/macOS:

• 🖼️ FastStone Image Viewer – free, supports batch processing.
• 🎨 Adobe Photoshop for Professional Correction (Free Transform»**).
• 📁 XnView MP — Universal viewer with rotation function for 500+ format.
• 🍎 Viewing photos** (macOS) – built-in solution for Mac users.

Instructions for FastStone Image Viewer:

1. Connect Xiaomi to your computer via USB (select File Transfer mode** on your phone).
2. Copy the photo to a folder on your PC.
3. Open images in FastStone (select a few files and drag and drop to the program).
4. Click “Turn”** in the top menu and select a direction.
5. For batch rotation, use "Batch Convert"** (Ctrl+B).

For macOS: Open the photo in the View app (double click on the file), then click Tools → Turn left/right** or use the Cmd+L/R key combination.

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If the photo after turning on your computer again shows incorrectly on Xiaomi, check it out. EXIF-data (orientation meta-information) Use the app to do this «EXIF Viewer** from Play Market or Online Service [exif.viewer](https://exif.viewer).

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning images on Xiaomi