How to rotate a photo on Xiaomi and save the changes: detailed instructions

Modern Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones are equipped with powerful cameras that allow you to take professional shots in any orientation. However, it often happens that the photo taken is inverted or tilted, which spoils the overall impression of the shot. Fortunately, the built-in tools of the MIUI and HyperOS system allow you to quickly fix this flaw without installing third-party software.

In this article, we will discuss in detail how to rotate a photo on Xiaomi and save the result using the standard Gallery app, as well as consider alternative methods through Google Photos. You will learn not only to change the orientation of the image, but also to perform accurate framing to make the composition of the frame perfect.

Sometimes users are faced with a situation when after rotating the image, it returns to its original position the next time it opens. This may be due to the peculiarities of caching or synchronization, so it is important to know the correct sequence of actions to force the changes to be saved. We will also touch on the topic of video editing, since the principle of working with media content in the Xiaomi shell is the same for all formats.

Use of the built-in MIUI Gallery and HyperOS

The fastest and most reliable way to change the orientation of the image is to use the staff editor preinstalled in each Xiaomi smartphone. the application interface may vary slightly depending on the version of the shell, but the basic functionality remains unchanged.

To start, open the Gallery app and find the image you want. At the bottom of the screen, you'll see a toolbar where we're interested in the Change button (an icon of a pencil or slider), and then you click on the editing menu, where you'll select the Frame tool or the crop icon, which usually looks like two intersecting right angles.

In framing mode, special buttons appear to rotate. Clicking on the curved arrow icon turns the image 90 degrees clockwise, and prolonged retention or use of the second button allows you to rotate counterclockwise. Once you have achieved the desired orientation, be sure to click the Save or Ready button so that the changes are applied to the file.

It's worth noting that when you save, the system often creates a copy of the file, leaving the original unchanged, which is a great security feature. If you want to replace the source, some versions of MIUI offer you to choose the option "Save as a copy" or "Replace the original" when you leave the editor.

Turn and save through Google Photos

Xiaomi smartphone owners often use Google Photos as their main gallery thanks to easy sorting and cloud storage.This tool also has a powerful built-in editor that allows you to adjust the orientation of images with high accuracy. The uniqueness of Google Photos is the ability to roll back changes at any time, even long after editing.

To turn a picture, open it in the app and click on the Change button in the bottom menu bar. Next, select the Tools tab and find the turn icon. By pressing it, you will turn the image consistently 90 degrees. Unlike the standard gallery, you can also rotate freely if the photo is littered along the horizon.

⚠️ Note: When using Google Photos, changes can sync to the cloud. If you have space savings enabled, the high-resolution original can be replaced with a compressed version after editing.

After you edit, click Save a Copy. The app will create a new file with the effects applied, and the original will be saved in the archive of changes. Google Photos allows you to return to the original state at any time by opening the edit history menu, which is especially useful if you accidentally saved the photo in the wrong orientation.

Accurate corner adjustment and framing

Sometimes, a standard 90 degree rotation isn’t enough, and finer adjustments are needed, such as to align the horizon line. The Xiaomi and Google Photo editors have a free spin feature that allows you to rotate an image at any angle in 1 degree or less increments.

To access this feature in edit mode, select the Rotate or Cover tool, and then use the slider that appears below the image. Moving it left or right, you can align the distorted perspective. The grid overlaid on the photo helps to accurately match objects with frame lines to achieve the perfect composition.

• 📐 Use the Golden Ratio grid for better portrait framing.
• 🔄 Free rotation is available in all modern versions MIUI 12/13/14 HyperOS.
• 💾 Don’t forget to confirm the changes with the OK button before saving.

Once you have leveled the horizon, it is often necessary to trim the edges of the image, as when you turn, white or black triangular areas appear. The "Cadration" tool will automatically suggest cropping these areas, but you can manually adjust the boundaries to leave only an important part of the shot.

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Advise users to zoom in with their fingers when framing to see the edges of the cropping more accurately and not lose important details around the edges of the frame.

Working with video files: turning and saving

The problem of inverted images is not only relevant for static shots, but also for video recordings. Shooting videos vertically when horizontal (or vice versa) is a common situation. The built-in video editor in the Xiaomi gallery allows you to fix this without loss of quality.

The process is similar to photo: open the video in the Gallery, click Change and select the turn tool. It is important to understand that video processing requires more processing resources of the processor, so on older models of Redmi or POCO, the saving process can take some time.

When you save the rotated video, the system will prompt you to select the resolution and frame rate. It is recommended to leave the "Original" settings to avoid degrading the recording quality. If the video was shot in 4K, make sure that the device has enough free memory to create a new copy of the file.

Once the video is finished, it will be saved to the gallery as a new file.The old version will remain unchanged, allowing you to compare the result and remove the unsuccessful take if necessary. MIUI also allows you to immediately share the edited video on social networks.

Mass editing and batch processing

If you need to rotate multiple photos taken in the same misdirected orientation, piece-by-piece editing can take a long time.Unfortunately, the standard Xiaomi gallery doesn't have a one-click mass-turn feature, but there are workarounds and third-party solutions.

One way is to use file managers with batch renaming or metadata, but this is difficult for the average user, and the simpler option is to use Google Play applications like Image Rotator or Photo & Picture Resizer, which can handle entire folders.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party batch processing applications, carefully check permissions. Some programs may request access to all photos on the device and transmit data to the network.

To process a series of photos in a single file, you can use the "Clone Settings" feature in the standard gallery. Edit the first photo, save it, and then some versions of MIUI have an "Apply to Others" button that allows you to extend the framing options to selected shots, but this feature does not work smoothly on different versions of the firmware.

Solving problems with preservation and display

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where after turning and saving the photo is displayed incorrectly in other applications or when sending via instant messengers. EXIF-Data (file metadata) that stores information about the camera’s orientation at the time of shooting.

Some programs ignore the visual twist made in the editor and focus on the hidden tag in EXIF. To solve this problem, you can use applications to clean up metadata or just take a screenshot from an already rotated image, although this will reduce the quality.

The problem may also be in the gallery cache. If the photo is shown curved after saving, try clearing the Gallery app cache through the system settings. Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps → Gallery → Clear the cache. This will not delete your photos, but update the media file database.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The most reliable way to correct orientation is to use the built-in Gallery editor, as it is guaranteed to update the file metadata correctly without losing the source quality.