Did you take a great shot on your Xiaomi, but the photo was upside down or sideways, POCO And Mi -- especially when you're shooting horizontally or when you're shooting with a front camera -- fortunately, you can fix the orientation of the image in seconds, and you don't need any special skills.
In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can turn a photo on Xiaomi devices, from built-in gallery tools to third-party apps, how to quickly rotate a picture right in a standard viewer, what features are hidden in the Google Photos editor, and what to do if a photo stubbornly does not want to stay in the right orientation, and we’ll also reveal the secret of why some images automatically turn the wrong way, and how to prevent it.
Whether you’re using Xiaomi’s flagship 14 Ultra or the budget Redmi Note 12, the instructions are right for all models based on the model. MIUI (including MIUI 14 and HyperOS. Let's start with the simplest method!
1. Turn photo through the standard Xiaomi gallery
The fastest way to fix the image orientation is to use the built-in tools of the standard Photo Gallery (or Gallery depending on the firmware version), which works on all Xiaomi devices without installing additional applications.
To turn the photo:
- Open the Photo app (a icon with a multi-colored flower).
- Find the desired image and tap it to open in full screen mode.
- In the bottom panel, click on the Edit icon** (pencil or three stripes).
- In the tool menu, select “Turn”** (circle-arm icon).
- Each click on the button will turn the photo to 90.° To turn counterclockwise, use the Cancel button or wait for the full cycle.
- After adjusting, click "Save"** (check or diskette).
⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI When you save it, you create a copy of the file that says " edited" in the title, and the original remains intact, which is protection against random changes. If you need to replace the source, manually delete it after editing it.
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This method is suitable for single shots, but if you need to process several photos at once, you should use batch mode (more about this in the next section). Also note that the Xiaomi gallery does not have a mirror function - this will require third-party software.
2. Package rotation of several photos
If you have to turn around multiple images at once (like a series of photos from an event), doing it one at a time is inconvenient. MIUI There is a hidden batch editing feature that saves time.
How to rotate multiple photos at the same time:
- 📁 Open the Photos app and go to the folder with the desired images.
- 🔘 Press and hold your finger in the first photo, then tap the rest to select them (a tick will appear).
- 🔧 In the bottom panel, click on the “More” icon (three dots) and select “Edit».
- 🔄 In the menu, tap on “Turn”** – all selected photos will turn by 90° clockwise.
- 💾 Click Save to apply changes to all images.
Important: When batch editing, the original photos remain intact, creating new files with the suffix " edited" which means that after processing, you will have a duplicate of each shot. To avoid memory clutter, delete unnecessary copies manually or use the "Storage Optimization" function in the gallery settings.
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| Action. | The result | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Turn 90.° hourly | Photo turns right | It works with a single press. |
| Turn to 180° | Photo turns 'upside down' | You need to press the button twice. |
| Turn on 270° (or -90°) | Photo turns left | You need three clicks or a “Cancel” button. |
| Packet turn | All selected photos are rotated the same way. | Copies are created marked " edited" |
If the packet mode does not work (this happens on older versions). MIUI), Try an alternative way: upload a photo to Google Photos and use the tools of this service.
3.Using Google Photos for Turning and Autocorrecting
Google Photos offers more flexible image tools, including automatic orientation correction. If your Xiaomi has this service installed (it is pre-installed on many models), use it to easily rotate your photos.
Step instructions:
- Open Google Photos (a colorful flower icon on a white background).
- Find the right photo and tap it.
- In the bottom panel, click "Edit"** (the icon with sliders).
- Go to the Tools tab (or “Correate” in new versions).
- Select “Turn” and rotate the photo until it takes the desired orientation.
- Click on “Save copy”** to avoid losing the original.
🔹 Benefits of Google Photos:
- 🔄 Automatically detecting correct orientation (sometimes correcting upside down images without manual intervention).
- 🌐 Cloud Sync – Edited Photos Available on All Devices.
- 🎨 Additional tools: trimming, filters, color correction.
⚠️ Note: If you save an edited photo back to the Xiaomi Gallery, it may be duplicated. To avoid this, manually delete the original after saving or use the Replace the Original feature** (if available).
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Google Photos has a hidden automatic rotation function: when you upload new images, the service analyzes metadata EXIF and corrects the orientation if it's not specified correctly. To enable this option, go to Settings. → General. → Autocorrection (not available on all devices).
If neither Xiaomi Gallery nor Google Photos is doing the job (e.g., the photo is persistently stored in the wrong way), the cause may be metadata corruption, in which case a specialized app will help - this is discussed in the next section.
4. Third-party applications for turning photos (if nothing helps)
When embedded tools don’t work (for example, photos are saved upside down despite manipulation), third-party editors come to the rescue, offering advanced features including mirroring, perspective correction, and even recovery of corrupted metadata.
Top.-3 Apps to turn photos on Xiaomi:
- 📱 Snapseed (from Google) is a professional editor with degree rotation and distortion correction.
- 🖼️ Photo & Picture Resizer – a lightweight application with batch processing and the ability to rotate without loss of quality.
- 🔄 Rotate & Flip – a specialized tool for rolling and mirroring images.
How to use Snapseed for accurate rotation:
- Install the app from Google Play and open it.
- Select the “Open” and select the photo you want.
- In the bottom menu, select “Tools”, then “Turn”.
- Turn the photo to the right angle (there is a grid for fine tuning).
- Click Export and select Save or Export (to avoid erasing the original).
⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. Rotate & Flip) can save photos in low resolution by default. Before exporting, check the quality settings in the app menu!
Why does the photo turn on its own?
If you often have trouble turning your photo around spontaneously, check the camera settings on your Xiaomi, POCO X5 Pro) has the option “Turn”** in the shooting settings – its disabling can solve the problem.
5. Rotate the photo through the file manager (for experienced users)
Few people know, but you can rotate photos on Xiaomi without opening the gallery — directly through the Files by Google File Manager Explorer, which is useful if standard methods do not work or you need to quickly correct the orientation without editing.
Instructions:
- Open Explorer (the folder icon in the application menu).
- Go to the file. DCIM → Camera (or other place where the photo is stored).
- Find the desired image and click on it to open the preview.
- In the top preview panel, find the Edit icon** (pencil).
- Select “Turn” and expand the photo to the desired angle.
- Save the changes (in some versions) MIUI To do this, you need to click on three points and select "Save»**).
🔹 Advantages of the method:
- ⚡ Faster than opening a gallery (useful for single photos).
- 📁 You can immediately rename or move the file after editing.
- 🔧 It works even if the Xiaomi gallery fails.
⚠️ Note: There is no change preview feature in the file manager, the photo is saved immediately after the turn. If you make a wrong angle, you will have to repeat the action again.
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File Manager is the fastest way to turn a photo if the Xiaomi gallery is unstable or absent (for example, after resetting settings).
This method is especially convenient for users who often work with files directly (for example, transfer a photo to a computer or external drive). SD-Make sure that the file manager has access to the external storage.
6.Why Xiaomi Photos Are Saved Upside Down and How to Fix It
One of the most common problems is when a picture is taken normally, but when viewed in a gallery or sent via a messenger, it turns upside down. EXIF software.
Main causes and solutions:
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The photo turns itself when viewed | Incorrect data EXIF orientation | Open photos in Google Photos and save them again |
| Photos upside down in messengers | Compression when sending ignores EXIF | Turn the photo before sending or use Telegram (keeps orientation) |
| All photos sideways after update MIUI | Gallery malfunction | Clear the gallery cache in Settings → Annexes |
| Photo normal on a smartphone, but upside down on a PC | Windows ignores EXIF thumbnail | Open the photo via Paint or Photos and save it again |
🔹 How to Prevent a Problem in the Future:
- 📸 Check the camera’s orientation before shooting (some Xiaomi models have a level indicator in the viewfinder).
- 🔄 After shooting, immediately view the photo in the gallery - if it is inverted, repeat the picture.
- 📱 Update the firmware MIUI — In new versions, bugs with processing have been corrected EXIF.
If the problem occurs systemically (for example, all selfies are saved sideways), check the camera settings:
- Open the Camera app.
- Put it on the icon «⚙️»** (setting).
- Find the section "Additional" or "Shooting options".
- Turn off the “Steer” or “Orientation Adjustment” option (if any).
7. Turn the photo on Xiaomi with the help of PC
If you can't edit photos directly on your smartphone (for example, the screen is too small or you have to process a lot of pictures), you can transfer them to your computer and use desktop software, which guarantees quality preservation and offers more tools for fine-tuning.
Ways to turn photos on PC:
- 🖥️ Standard Windows Viewer: Connect Xiaomi to PC via USB (Select File Transfer mode**. Copy the photo to a folder on your computer. Open the image with a double click (opens in Windows Photos). At the top, click Turn** (circle arrow icon). Save the changes (Ctrl) + S).
Online editors:
Photoshop Online
Pixlr
Professional programmes:
Adobe Photoshop
GIMP
⚠️ Note: When copying photos from Xiaomi to PC through USB metadata is sometimes lost EXIF, To avoid this, use cloud services (Google Drive, Mi Cloud) or send photos of yourself by mail.
If you often work with photos on a PC, set up automatic sync between Xiaomi and your computer. For example, Mi Cloud has an option “Autoupload photos”**, which makes it easier to access photos.
8 What to do if the photo is not rotated in any way
If you've tried all the methods, but the photo persists in the wrong orientation, the problem may be deeper than it seems.
🔍 Diagnostics of the problem:
- 📎 Corruption: Try opening a photo on another device, and if it doesn't rotate, it could have been corrupted in the shooting or transmission. JPEG Repair.
- 🔒 Edit protection: Some photos (such as screenshots from banking apps) may be protected from changes.
- 🤖 Failure to work MIUI: If the problem affects all photos, try clearing the gallery cache (Settings) → Annexes → Photo Photo → Warehouse → Clear the cache).
- 📱 Hardware defect: In rare cases, the wrong orientation is due to a malfunction of the gyroscope or camera. You can check this by taking a new photo - if it is also sideways, contact the service center.
🔧 Extreme measures:
- 🔄 Resetting camera settings: Go to Settings → Annexes → Camera. → Warehouse → It'll bring the settings back to the factory.
- 📲 Reinstall Gallery: Remove the updates to the Photos app in Google Play (if it’s been updated), then update it again.
- 🛠️ Manual editing EXIF: Install the app EXIF Editor and manually change the Orientation setting to the correct one (e.g. 6 to 1).