How to turn the video on Xiaomi Redmi 9: all ways with quality preservation

You shot a video on Xiaomi Redmi 9, but it's still in the wrong orientation? The picture is "laid on its side" or upside down, and the standard settings don't help? This problem is familiar to many owners of Xiaomi smartphones - especially when the video is shot horizontally, but the device does not "understand" the correct orientation. In 80% of cases, the fault of the gyroscope sensor or file encoding error, but you can fix it in 2-3 minutes.

In this guide, we’ll break down 5 working ways to turn Redmi 9 videos, from built-in MIUI tools to professional PC software.

• 🔄 Deploy video directly in the standard Xiaomi Gallery (without installing apps)
• 📱 Use free mobile editors with 90 turn support°, 180° mirror-reflection
• 💻 Process the file on the computer with the preservation of the original quality (including: 4K)
• ⚙️ Correct video metadata if the problem is incorrect EXIF-tag

Important: The methods are suitable for all Redmi 9 (Redmi 9A/9C/9T/9 Power/9 Prime) versions based on MIUI 12–14. If your video is stuck in portrait mode or is displayed sideways in the players, choose the method below depending on the available tools.

1.Turn the video through the standard Xiaomi Gallery

The fastest way is to use the built-in editor in the Gallery app, which supports 90° counterclockwise rotation and mirror reflection, but does not save the original (creates a new copy of the file).

1. Open the Gallery app and find the video you need.
2. Slip the file, then click the Edit button (the pencil icon at the bottom of the screen).
3. Select the Cutting (scissors) tab → in the lower menu, the Turn button (circular arrow) will appear.
4. Press it until the video is in the right orientation. Use the Mirror button to reflect vertically/horizontally.
5. Click Save – the file will be exported to the new Edited folder.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ It doesn't work for video format.MKV or with broken metadata.
• ❌ Maximum processing resolution – Full HD (1080p). For 4K use the PC.
• ❌ There is no function of precise rotation to an arbitrary angle (only 90°/180°).

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⚠️ Note: If the orientation is lost again after saving the video in the Gallery, the problem is in the file metadata.

2. Free mobile apps to turn videos

Standard MIUI tools don't always do the job -- especially if the video is shot in a non-standard resolution or format, and one of the specialized applications will help, and we tested 5 popular editors and selected the top 3 for Redmi 9:

Step-by-step instructions for CapCut (recommended):

1. Install CapCut from the Play Market.
2. Click New Project → Select Video → Add.
3. Slip the clip on the timeline → select Turn.
4. Use the slider to fine-tune the angle or 90° button.
5. Click Export → Select resolution (up to 4K) and quality (100% to save the original).

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CapCut automatically corrects orientation metadata, which solves the downed display problem 95% of the time. If the video is still not playing correctly, try saving it to.MP4 with H.264 encoding settings.

3. Rotating video on the computer (without loss of quality)

For video processing in 4K resolution or with minimal quality loss, desktop software is best. We recommend 3 tools that are compatible with Windows, macOS and Linux:

• 🪟 Shotcut – free editor with support for turning to an arbitrary angle and export without compression.
• 🖥️ VLC Media Player – allows you to rotate video when playing (without saving) or convert a file.
• 🐧 FFmpeg – console utility for advanced users (supports batch processing).

Instructions for Shotcut:

1. Download the program from the official website and install.
2. Drag the video into the program window → click the Properties of the clip (cog icon).
3. In the Rotation section, select an angle (90°CW, 180°, etc.) or enter the value manually.
4. Click Export → Select MP4 format, H.264 codec, Original bitrate.

The command for FFmpeg (for experienced users):

ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vf "transpose=1" -c:a copy output.mp4

Where transpose=1 is a 90° clockwise turn.

• transpose = 0 - 90° vs. clockwork
• transpose=2 — 180°
• hflip - horizontal reflection

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If the video is played with artifacts after the turn, add the -preset slow option to the FFmpeg command for better compression.

4. Correct video metadata (if turning doesn't help)

Sometimes videos are not displayed correctly because of content, but because of incorrect metadata (EXIF-tags that tell players the wrong orientation, a common problem when shooting in third-party camera applications (such as Open Camera or GCam), and you can fix the tags without recoding the file.

Method 1: Using the EXIF Tool (Android)

1. Install the EXIF Tool.
2. Open the video in the app → find the Rotation tag.
3. Change the value to 0 (without turning), 90, 180 or 270.
4. Save the changes – the file will remain in its original quality.

Method 2: Through FFmpeg (PC)

ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -c copy -metadata:s:v:0 rotate=0 output.mp4

Where rotate=0 is turn reset. Use rotate=90 to force orientation.

⚠️ Note: If the video is still incorrect after the metadata is corrected, the problem is in the file itself (e.g., the header is damaged). MP4). In this case, only recoding via Shotcut or CapCut will help.

5. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When you turn a video on Redmi 9, users often face typical problems.

• 🔴 Video after the turn turned "pixel": The reason is too low bitrate when exported. In the save settings, select Quality: Original or set bitrate ≥15 Mbps for Full HD.
• 🔴 Sound disappears after processing: Add flag to FFmpeg -c:a copy to copy audio tracks unchanged. In mobile editors, check the Save Sound setting.
• 🔴 Video turns but is played in 'twisted': This is due to mismatch FPS. When exporting, specify the original frame rate (for example, 30fps or 60fps).

Proven Life Hack: If the video is shot in Slow Motion, a turn through the standard Xiaomi Gallery can "break" the effect. Use CapCut with the Speed: Original setting.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

The choice of method depends on your tasks. Below is a comparison table with recommendations:

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For most users, CapCut (mobile) or Shotcut (PC) are the best choice, combining simplicity and high-quality processing.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions