Occasionally, the image is inverted or tilted, which can be due to a gyroscope failure, accidental touch or the way the camera app works at a particular moment. Xiaomi owner is faced with the need to quickly correct the orientation of the image so that it is correctly displayed on social networks or just please the eye when viewing.
Fortunately, the MIUI shell and modern versions of Android offer a lot of built-in editing tools. You don't have to download heavy graphics editors if you just need to change the angle of rotation. The standard Mi Gallery has all the necessary functionality for basic frame correction.
In this article, we'll go into all the available techniques, look at the standard tools, the capabilities of cloud storage and specialized applications, and learn not only to rotate images, but also to align the horizon to the degree.
Use of the built-in Mi Gallery Editor
The fastest and most obvious way to change the orientation of a picture is to use the standard application. The Mi Gallery is pre-installed on all devices of the brand and optimized for working with proprietary formats. To start, open the desired image and find the edit button.
It's usually located on the bottom menu or hidden under the pencil icon. Once you go into editing mode, you'll need to find a framing or rotating tool. Depending on the version of MIUI, the interface may be slightly different, but the logic remains the same.
Click on an icon that resembles a square with arrows, or select "Cadrage" where you can turn 90 degrees clockwise or against it, which is instantaneous and does not require you to save a new copy of the file unless you make the changes.
- 📱 Open the photo in the Gallery app.
- ✏️ Click the “Change” button or the pencil icon.
- 🔄 Select the “Cadrize” or “Turn” tool».
- 💾 Click on “Save” or “Save as a copy».
It's important to note that Save as a Copy is a very useful feature that allows you to leave the original intact by creating a new file with a changed orientation, which will save you the situation if the automatic correction fails or you decide to go back to the original version.
Precise Horizon Alignment and Fraternization
Often, a simple 90-degree turn is not enough. A photo can be littered with several degrees, which is striking, especially in architectural or landscape shots. Xiaomi's built-in editor allows you to perform accurate tilt angle calibration.
In the editing tool menu, look for an icon that looks like a square with curved arrows, or the item "Rectify." When you drag the slider, you'll see the image rotate smoothly. The grid overlayed over the photo will help perfectly align the horizon line.
⚠️ Attention: When you manually align the angle, the edges of the images can become transparent (black or white).To avoid this, after alignment, use a framing tool to trim the empty fields.
Once you've reached your ideal position, the system will suggest that you cut the extra automatically. If the automation is not working properly, switch to manual framing mode, and you can choose standard proportions or set them arbitrarily.
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Use the Rule of Thirds grid when framing after a turn, which will help you to make the frame compositionally correct, even if it was originally shot chaotically.
Remember that image quality can be slightly reduced by pixel interpolation when you turn digitally and then framing, but on modern Redmi and Poco screens, it’s almost invisible.
Package processing and rotation of several photos
If you find that a whole series of images is inverted, it's inefficient to process each photo separately. In the Mi gallery, there's a mode of selecting multiple files to use operations simultaneously, which saves users a lot of time.
To activate the mode, you need to pinch your finger on one of the images in the album. Once the highlight tick appears, you can tap other files. In the bottom menu, you will see an action bar available for a group of objects.
| Action. | Available in selectable mode | Keeps the original |
|---|---|---|
| Turn 90.° | Yes. | No (re-recording) |
| Copying | Yes. | Yes. |
| Removal | Yes. | No. |
| Addition to the album | Yes. | Yes. |
Unfortunately, the mass-turn feature with the preservation of originals in the standard gallery may not be available in some versions of the firmware, in which case the system will prompt you to rotate and overwrite files. Be careful when choosing this method.
☑️ Checking before batch editing
If you're critically interested in saving your source code, you'd better use the Copy function before you turn, create a duplicate of the album, manipulate all the copies, and keep the originals as archives, which is a digital hygiene rule that prevents data loss.
Editing via the Mi Cloud
Xiaomi's ecosystem is closely integrated with the Mi Cloud, and if you have gallery sync enabled, your photos are editable not only on your phone, but also through the web interface on your computer, which is convenient for working with a lot of files.
Go to i.mi.com and log in to your account. Go to Gallery, where the functionality is limited compared to the mobile version, but basic rotating and framing features are present.
Select a photo and click on the edit icon. The web interface is adapted to control the mouse. You can rotate the image, apply filters and save the changes. All edits are automatically synced to the smartphone.
What to do if the photo is not synchronized?
The advantage of cloud editing is that you don't risk losing data if your phone breaks down while you're working, and all the changes are recorded on the server, but you need a stable Internet connection to work.
Third-party applications for complex editing
Staffing is sometimes scarce, especially if you want to rotate videos or work with specific RAW formats. In this case, applications from the Google Play store come to the rescue, and they offer advanced capabilities for managing file metadata.
One of the popular solutions is Google's Gallery app or specialized viewers like QuickPic, which allow you to change your orientation without transcoding an image, editing only. EXIF-It happens instantly, without loss of quality.
- 📸 Google Photos: a universal tool with smart search.
- 🎨 Snapseed: Professional editor with precise turn control.
- 🔄 Image Rotator: Utilities for packet orientation change.
- 📂 File Manager: Some Explorers allow you to change file attributes.
When using third-party software, pay attention to the permissions you request. The photo-turning app doesn't need access to your contacts or microphone. Be selective in installing software from unverified sources.
⚠️ Note: Some “light” apps to turn around may contain aggressive advertising.
Problems with automatic screen rotation
Sometimes users confuse the rotation of the image itself with the rotation of the screen interface, and if the image in the gallery does not turn over the entire screen when you turn the phone, it may be blocked by autorotation. This is a system setting, not a photo defect.
To activate the feature, open the swipe notification curtain from top to bottom. Find the "Swipe" icon and make sure it's lit blue. If the icon isn't on the first page, expand the full list of switches.
Settings are also available in the Settings menu → Advanced settings → Screen rotation, in some versions. MIUI This item may be called "Screen orientation." Make sure the switch is active.
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If the autorotation doesn’t work even after you turn on the settings, try restarting your smartphone, which often solves the problem of a suspended position sensor (gyroscope).
The software rotation of the interface and the physical orientation of the matrix should be distinguished: If the screen is completely flipped (upside down) and the photo rotation buttons do not help, you may need to calibrate the sensors through the engineering menu or reset the settings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
This section contains answers to the most popular questions related to photo editing on Xiaomi devices.