How to Rotate Videos on Xiaomi Phone: All Ways (including MIUI 14)

Did you shoot a video on Xiaomi, but it is saved sideways or upside down? The problem with the wrong orientation of the video is familiar to many owners of smartphones brand — especially after upgrading to MIUI 14/15 or when using third-party cameras. In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to rotate video directly on the phone (including hidden features of the Xiaomi Gallery), as well as options for PC and online services.

It's important to understand that the orientation of the video depends not only on how you held the phone while you were shooting, but also on the EXIF metadata that the camera records. Sometimes the problem lies in a gyroscope sensor failure or application conflict. We'll look at solutions for everything from basic to advanced, including fixing a stuck turn after a firmware update.

1.Turn the video through the standard Xiaomi Gallery

The easiest way is to use the built-in editor in the Gallery app (formerly Mi Gallery), a feature available on all smartphones with MIUI 12 and later, but its location may vary depending on the shell version.

To turn the video:

1. Open the Gallery app and find the video you need.
2. Tap the video for preview, then click the Edit button** (the pencil icon at the bottom of the screen).
3. In the editing menu, select the “Turn” tab** (circular arrow icon).
4. Press the clockwise or counter-turn button until the video takes the desired orientation.
5. Save the changes by selecting Save as a copy (so you don't lose the original).

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro) POCO X3 Pro) the rotating function can be hidden behind the button → Tools → If you don't find an option, update the Gallery app via Google Play.

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If the video after the turn became “compressed” on the sides, try to change the aspect ratio in the same editor (the “Pruning” tab).

• ✅ It works without the internet.
• ✅ Does not require the installation of third-party applications
• ⚠️ Not all video formats are supported (may not work with.mkv or.mov)
• ⚠️ Video quality may deteriorate slightly when maintained

2.Using Google Photos to Turn Video

Google Photos offers more flexible editing tools than the standard Xiaomi Gallery.It automatically syncs media files (if backup is enabled) and allows you to rotate video even in 4K format without loss of quality.

Instructions:

1. Install Google Photos from Play Market if it is not on your phone.
2. Open the video in the app and click "Edit"** (the icon with sliders).
3. Select the "Turn" tab** (the icon with the curved arrow).
4. Rotate the video 90° in the right direction. Google Photos allows you to rotate any angle (not just multiples of 90°).

The advantage of this method is support for high-resolution video (up to 8K) and 60 FPS frame rate, which standard Xiaomi Gallery often “spoils” when editing.

3. Third-party applications for turning video

If the built-in tools don’t work (like.mov videos or metadata downed), one of the specialized apps will help. We tested 5 popular editors and selected the best ones for Xiaomi:

• 🔧 Video Rotate & Flip – specializes in orientation correction, retains original quality.

Recommendation: for Xiaomi with a small amount of memory (32-64 GB), it is better to choose Rotate Video FX or Video Rotate & Flip – they weigh less than 10 MB and do not load the system. For advanced editing, KineMaster is suitable (but be prepared for a long render on weak chips, for example, Snapdragon 6xx).

Download the application from an official source (Play Market or APKMirror)

Check the permissions (access to storage)

Create a backup of the original video

Close the background applications to speed up processing-->

⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. InShot) reset bitrates of video when exporting, which can degrade quality. Check export settings before saving and select maximum resolution.

4. Rotate video on PC (for complex cases)

If the video doesn't turn on your phone (for example, due to corrupted metadata or a non-standard format), transfer it to your computer. We'll look at 3 reliable ways to do this:

Method 1: VLC Media Player

VLC is a versatile player that can rotate video without recoding (while maintaining original quality).

1. Install VLC from the official website.
2. Open the video in the player, then go to Tools → Effects and Filters (or press Ctrl + E).
3. Tab "Video effects" → "Geometry" → check the "Turn" box and select the angle (90°, 180° or 270°).

Method 2: Through Windows Movie Maker (Beginner)

If you have Windows 10/11, use the built-in Photos app:

1. Open the video in the Photos app (right-click → Open with help).
2. Click on “Edit and Create” → “Create Music Video” (yes, even for a twist).

Method 3: Through FFmpeg (for advanced users)

If you want to rotate video without loss of quality and in batch mode, use FFmpeg, a console tool for working with media files.

Turn 90° clockwise


ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vf "transpose=1" output.mp4




Turn 90° counterclockwise



ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vf "transpose=2" output.mp4




Turn to 180°



ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vf "transpose=1,transpose=1" output.mp4

To install FFmpeg on Windows, download the binary from the official website and add the path to ffmpeg.exe to the environment variables.

5. Online services for turning videos

If you don't want to install software, use online tools, and we tested 5 services and selected those that don't spoil quality or impose watermarks:

• 🌐 Clideo (clideo.com/rotate-video) — supports formats up to 4K, but limits the size of the file 500 MB in the free version.
• 🌐 Kapwing (kapwing.com/rotate-video) — It lets you rotate the video to any angle and cut the edges, free with a watermark.
• 🌐 Online-Convert (video.online-convert.com) – converts video to the desired format with a twist, but the process can take up to 10 minutes.
• 🌐 EZGIF (ezgif.com/rotate-video) — fast service without registration, but maximum file size — 100 MB.
• 🌐 Adobe Express (adobe.com/express) — Professional tool with cloud storage support.

⚠️ Note: Before uploading a video to an online service, check its privacy. Some platforms (such as Kapwing) may temporarily store files on their servers.

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Online services are convenient for one-time tasks, but are not suitable for processing large amounts of video due to limitations in file size and download speed.

6. fixing "sticky" turn after MIUI update

After updating to MIUI 14/15 Some users are faced with a bug: all videos in the Gallery are displayed rotated on the 90°, Although playing in other applications (for example, VLC) The orientation is correct. The reason is a metadata malfunction. EXIF.

Decisions:

1. Reset Gallery settings: Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Gallery. Press Storage → Clear data and Clear cache. Reboot phone.
2. Remove Gallery Update: In Play Market, find Xiaomi Gallery, click on three dots → Remove Updates. Launch the app and check the orientation of the video.
3. Manual Metadata Correction: Install the EXIF Editor app from the Play Market. Open the problematic video and find the Rotation field. Set a value of 0 and save the changes.

If the problem persists, try an alternative gallery like Simple Gallery or Aves, which ignores MIUI system bugs and displays the video correctly.

7 Why the video turns itself: causes and prevention

Sometimes the video is left in the wrong orientation for no apparent reason. Let's look at 4 main reasons and ways to prevent them:

• 📱 Gyroscope sensor failure: If the phone falls or is hit, the orientation sensor may give incorrect data. Check it in the engineering menu (#6484## → Sensor Test).
• 🔄 Application conflict: Third-party cameras (such as Open Camera or Footage) may record metadata incorrectly. MIUI.
• 🔧 Firmware error: In some versions MIUI 13-15, there's a bug with portrait mode video processing, so the solution is to upgrade your phone to the last stable firmware.
• 📁 File damage: If the video only "gluts" when playing on the phone, but it normally shows on the PC, the file may have been corrupted when recording.

Prevention:

• 🔋 Clean the camera cache regularly (Settings) → Annexes → Camera. → Clear the cache).
• 📲 Before shooting, check if other applications block your camera (such as Greenify or Battery Saver).
• 🔄 If you often shoot videos in landscape orientation, turn on the option of Block orientation in the camera settings (available on Xiaomi) 12/13/14).

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning video on Xiaomi