How to rotate an image on Xiaomi: all the ways for Redmi, POCO and Mi

Did you take a great shot on Xiaomi, but it flipped the wrong way? Or is the image downloaded from the Internet displayed sideways? The problem of misdirection of photos is familiar to many smartphone users - especially when it comes to Redmi models, POCO Or Mi with their branded firmware. MIUI. Unlike the iPhone or “pure” Android, there are processing algorithms. EXIF-Data sometimes doesn’t work properly, which causes photos to be rotated arbitrarily.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to rotate an image directly on the device – from built-in tools of the Xiaomi Gallery to third-party applications like Google Photos or Snapseed. Separately, we will focus on typical errors (for example, when the rotation is saved only for the preview, but not for the file itself) and explain how to fix the orientation for photos taken on older Xiaomi models with the EXIF-tag bug. If you often encounter this problem, save the page in bookmarks: there are solutions even for non-standard cases.

Why the photos turn themselves: the causes of the problem

Before we get into the instructions, it’s important to understand why an image on Xiaomi might not appear the way you shot it, and 80 percent of the time, it’s not the phone that’s broken, but the metadata processing that’s at fault:

• 📱 EXIF-Orientation: The camera stores information about how the phone was held in the file (album/book orientation.
• 🔄 baga MIUI: firmware MIUI 13 There was a famous glitch when the gallery turned the preview, but not the file itself. 8/9 and POCO X3.
• 🖼️ App side: Messengers (such as Telegram or WhatsApp) sometimes reset orientation when sending / saving photos.
• 📁 Copying files: when transferring images from a PC or other devices MTP or cloud metadata may be lost.

Interestingly, the problem is more common with.jpg photos than with.png or.heic. The latter store orientation information differently, and Xiaomi systems usually read it correctly. If you often encounter “inverted” pictures, try changing the format of the shooting in the camera settings (path: Camera → Settings → Save format).

⚠️ Attention: on Xiaomi models 12T and newer (with Dimensity processor) bug with EXIF-The orientation has been fixed at the firmware level. If you have a modern smartphone, but the problem remains, check the system updates in Settings. → The phone. → Update MIUI.

Method 1: Turn through the standard Xiaomi Gallery

The easiest way is to use the built-in gallery. MIUI. It is available on all smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO, And it's functional enough for basic edits. MIUI 12/13/14:

1. Open the Gallery app (icon with multi-colored squares).
2. Find the desired image and tap it to open in full screen mode.
3. In the bottom panel, click on the Edit icon (pencil in the mug).
4. In the tool menu, select Turn (circular arrow icon).
5. Each tap will turn the photo 90° clockwise. Wait for the right position.
6. Click Save in the top right corner. The system will suggest replacing the original or saving a copy -- choose the first option if you want to fix the orientation forever.

If the Turn button is inactive or gray, then the gallery cannot change the file due to access restrictions.

☑️ What to do if the “turn” button does not work

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On some models (such as the POCO F3 or Redmi K40), the Edited by MIUI Gallery watermark may appear after turning. To remove it, tap three dots in the upper right corner before saving and select Watermark Settings → Disable.

Method 2: Correcting Orientation with Google Photos

The Google Photos app often handles a turnaround better than the standard gallery, especially if the problem is related to the problem. EXIF-It automatically reads orientation and offers tools for correction:

1. Install Google Photos from the Play Store if you don’t already have one (link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.photos).
2. Open the app and find the image you want (it can be in the Camera folder or Screenshots).
3. Slip on the photo, then click on the icon Edit (three strips with circles).
4. Select the Tools tab (the icon with the wrench) → Turn.
5. Rotate the image 90° or 180° with buttons or gestures (if Free Turn is enabled).
6. Click Save a copy or Save (replace the original).

The advantage of Google Photos is that it saves edit history so you can roll back changes if necessary, and there is Autocorrect, which sometimes corrects orientation automatically (includes in the same editing menu).

⚠️ Note: if you keep a copy, the original photo with the wrong orientation will remain in the gallery.

For Xiaomi users with root rights or unlocked bootloader, there is an additional option: Google Photos can automatically sync the corrected photos to the cloud if you enable the option of Backup and Sync in the app settings. This is convenient if you often share snapshots between devices.

Method 3: Rotate through the file system (for power users)

If the gallery and Google Photos don't help, you can try reorienting directly through the file system. EXIF-And you're willing to use the data, and you're going to need the tools:

• 📂 File manager with access to metadata (e.g. Solid Explorer or FX File Explorer).
• 🔧 Editing annex EXIF (for example, EXIF Editor or Photo EXIF Editor).
• 📱 Root access (optional, but will help if file is protected).

Step-by-step:

1. Open the file manager and find the photo folder (usually DCIM/Camera or Pictures).
2. Long click on file → Properties or Information → See the current orientation in the EXIF (Orientation field).
3. If the value is different from 1 (normal position), open the file in EXIF Editor.
4. Find the Orientation parameter and set: 1 - normal (no rotation); 6 - turn 90 ° hourly; 3 - turn 180 °; 8 - turn 90 ° against the hourly.

Save the changes and check the photo in the gallery.

This is most effective for photos that only rotate in some apps (like WhatsApp, which is normal, and Instagram is sideways). EXIF-data.

Method 4: Third-party applications for turning (Snapseed, PicsArt, etc.)

If the built-in tools don't work, third-party editors will come to the rescue, and they offer more options for orientation correction, including manual rotation and perspective correction.-3 applications:

Snapseed (from Google)

Professional editor with the function of Turn and Perspective:

1. Open the photo in Snapseed → tap on the Tools icon.
2. Choose a Turn. → Turn the image with a gesture or button 90°.
3. For fine-tuning, use Free Turn (slider at the bottom).
4. Save the changes (Export icon → Save).

PicsArt

Popular editor with social functions:

1. Import photos → click Edit → Tools.
2. Choose Turn or Correct Perspective (if you want to align the horizon).
3. Adjust the angle and press Apply.

Photo & Picture Resizer

Simple application for basic edits:

1. Select a photo → press Rotate.
2. Turn 90°/180° or enter the angle manually.
3. Save the result (Overwrite will replace the original).

Tip: If you edit photos frequently, install QuickPic or Simple Gallery – these galleries have built-in rotating tools and are not affected by MIUI bugs.

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Before installing third-party editors, check reviews in the Play Store – some apps (such as BeautyPlus) add watermarks or compress photos when saving.

Method 5: Turning on a computer (for mass processing)

If you're not doing anything on your phone, or if you need to fix the orientation for dozens of photos at once, it's easier to do it on a PC. Here are three working methods:

Through Windows Explorer

The fastest way to use single files:

1. Connect Xiaomi to your computer via USB (select File Transfer Mode).
2. Open the photo folder in the Explorer.
3. Right-click on the file → Turn on the clock / Turn against the clock.
4. Changes will apply immediately (Windows automatically updates EXIF).

Through FastStone Image Viewer

Free program for batch processing:

1. Download and install FastStone from the official website (http://www.faststone.org/).
2. Select the right photo → right button → Turn and mirror reflection.
3. Select the corner and press Apply to all.
4. Save the changes (Save As option for copy creation).

If the photo is already taken, you can only rotate it after saving (see the methods above).