How to rotate photos in the gallery on Xiaomi: all the ways (including hidden)

You took a great shot on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5 Pro, but it was saved sideways or upside down? The problem with the orientation of photos in the MIUI gallery is more common than you think. This can be due to both gyro sensor errors and the peculiarities of processing EXIF metadata in the firmware. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to turn the photo from standard tools to hidden functions and third-party solutions.

It's important to understand that the methods differ depending on the version of MIUI (12/13/14) and the model of the smartphone. For example, on the Xiaomi 13 Ultra with the proprietary gallery, the algorithm of actions is one, and on the budget Redmi A2 with lightweight firmware MIUI Lite - completely different. We took into account all the nuances and prepared universal instructions that will work even if you have an outdated version of the software.

Before you start, check that the problem is probably not the image itself, but the display. Try opening the photo in another application (for example, Google Photos) - if it is the correct orientation, then it is in the cache of the Xiaomi gallery, in which case a simple reboot of the phone or clearing the data of the Gallery application in the settings will help.

1. Standard Turn through MIUI Gallery Editor

The most obvious way is to use a built-in photo editor. It is available on all Xiaomi devices, including the POCO M6 Pro and Redmi 12C, but the interface may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI.

1. Open the Gallery app (a 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. In the toolbar, select the option of Turn (image of the arrow in a circle).
5. Every time you press the Turn button, you turn the picture 90° clockwise. To turn counterclockwise, use the Cancel button after you turn too much.
6. After completion, click Save (checkbox or diskette) - the system will prompt you to save a copy or overwrite the original.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) 10A s MIUI 12.5) The turn button is hidden behind the optional menu. If you don't see the icon, click on the three dots in the top right corner of the edit screen and select Additional. → Turn.

Check if the photo is blocked (remove the protection in the file properties)

Update the Gallery app via Google Play

Restart your phone and try again.

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If the photo is displayed incorrectly again after saving, the problem may be in the metadata. EXIF. In this case, the method will help №3 of this article.

2. Turn with the tool "Pruning" (hidden life hack)

Few people know, but you can call the rotation function even through a pruning tool. MIUI, including MIUI 14 on Xiaomi 14.The advantage of the method is that it allows you to more accurately control the angle of rotation, not just a multiple of 90.°.

Instructions:

• 📷 Open the photo in the gallery and click Edit.
• 🔄 Select the Trimming tool (an icon with two corners).
• 🎛️ At the bottom of the screen will appear a slider turn – move it to the left or right for fine-tuning the angle.
• ✅ Click Ready and Save Changes.

💡 Useful advice: if you need to turn the photo on 180° (It is easier to press the Turn button twice in the standard editor, but if you need a repeated angle (for example, 45).° to correct the horizon, the pruning tool will be indispensable.

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On models with MIUI 13 and later in the trimming tool, the grid "Golden Ratio" is available - turn it on in the editor settings for accurate framing.

3. Correcting Orientation through EXIF Metadata

Sometimes the photo is not displayed correctly because of the image itself, but because of the downed EXIF metadata. This is especially true for photos transferred from other devices (for example, from an iPhone or camera) or downloaded from instant messengers. In such cases, the standard rotation does not help - after saving the picture again unfolds.

The solution is to use EXIF editing apps. We recommend EXIF Editor (free on Google Play):

1. Install and open the EXIF Editor.
2. Select a problematic photo from the gallery.
3. Find the Orientation field, which can range from 1 (normal) to 8 (rotated 270°).
4. Change the value to 1 (for normal display) or to the desired angle (for example, 6 for turning 90° clockwise).
5. Save the changes and check the photo in the gallery.

⚠️ Attention: Change EXIF-The data may reset the date of the survey and geotagged. If it is critical, pre-backup the photo.

4. rotating several photos at the same time (package processing)

If you need to deploy dozens of images (like after importing from the camera), manual editing each one will take hours. Fortunately, MIUI has a hidden batch rotation feature, and third-party utilities will suit advanced tasks.

Method 1. Through the standard gallery (available with MIUI 12):

• 📂 Open the folder with the photo in the Gallery app.
• 🔘 Click and hold the first photo, then mark the rest (the tick will appear).
• 🔄 Slip on the Edit icon (will appear in the bottom menu).
• 📱 Select Turn – all marked photos will turn 90°.
• 💾 Click Save to apply to all images.

Method 2. Using Google Photos (for difficult corners):

If you need to rotate the photo to an arbitrary angle or apply a horizon correction:

1. Open Google Photos and select an album.
2. Click on the profile avatar → Photo settings → Package editing.
3. Select the desired pictures and select Edit → Turn.
4. Use the slider to fine-tune the angle.

Standard MIUI Editor

Through Google Photos

Third-party applications (Snapseed, Lightroom)

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5. Third-party applications for advanced turnaround

If the built-in tools Xiaomi is not satisfied (for example, you need to rotate the photo with quality preservation or with additional effects), pay attention to specialized applications.-3 solution MIUI:

🔹 How to turn a photo of Snapseed without losing quality:

1. Open the photo in the app.
2. Select the Turning tool (icon with curved arrow).
3. Use the slider for fine tuning or press 90° for a fixed turn.
4. In the export menu, select Save a copy with 100% quality.

Important: When using third-party editors, always keep a copy of the original. Some applications (such as PicsArt) rewrite the original file by default, which can lead to loss of quality.

6. Rotate the photo via PC (for difficult cases)

If the phone doesn't work (for example, the photo is damaged or has a non-standard format), it's easier to transfer it to the computer and process it there.

Method 1. Through Windows Photos (built-in application):

• 🖥️ Connect Xiaomi to your PC via USB (Select the File Transfer Mode).
• 📁 Copy the photo to your desktop.
• 🖼️ Open the photo with a double click (opens in Windows Photos).
• 🔄 In the top menu, press Turn (or use Ctrl hotkeys). + Ctrl + - clockwise).
• 💾 Save the changes (Ctrl) + S).

Method 2. via FastStone Image Viewer (for batch processing):

FastStone allows you to rotate hundreds of photos at a time:

1. Download and install the program from the official website.
2. Select the photos in the folder and drag them to FastStone.
3. Press the Edit. → Turning/Reflection → Turn on 90° CW/CCW.
4. Apply the changes to all the allocated files.

7.Why the photo turns itself: causes and solutions

Sometimes photos in the Xiaomi gallery unfold arbitrarily - today the picture is normal, and tomorrow it is displayed sideways.

• 📱 Gyroscope sensor failure: If the phone was lying sideways while shooting, the system could have misrecorded orientation.The solution is to calibrate the sensors through an engineering menu (#6484##).
• 🔄 Application conflict: Some messengers (for example, Telegram or WhatsApp) when sending photos are reset EXIF-So the solution is to turn the images before they're sent.
• 🗃️ Gallery cache damage: Clear the Gallery app data in settings (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → gallery → Warehouse → Clear the data).
• 📲 Update MIUI: After major updates (for example, with the MIUI 13 on MIUI 14) display settings may be lost. The solution is to reset the gallery settings to factory settings.

🔍 How to check what the problem is:

1. Take a new picture in portrait and landscape orientation.
2. Check if they are displayed correctly in the gallery.
3. If the new photos are normal and the old ones are rotating, the problem is with the metadata of the old pictures.
4. If all photos are displayed curved - the firmware or hardware sensors are to blame.

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If the problem with orientation is manifested only in the standard gallery, but the photos are normally displayed in Google Photos or on PC, the cache or MIUI settings are to blame, not the pictures themselves.

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning photos on Xiaomi