How to deploy photos on a Xiaomi smartphone: all ways with pictures

Take a great picture on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5 Pro, but it didn't turn upside down, or sideways upside down, or a problem that's familiar to many Xiaomi smartphone owners, especially when shooting in portrait orientation or using a front-facing camera. 80 percent of the time, the fault is the wrong one. EXIF-The orientation tag that the phone saves along with the photo.

In this article, you’ll find 5 proven ways to deploy photos directly on your phone, from standard MIUI tools to third-party apps with advanced features. We’ve tested all methods on the latest firmware (from MIUI 12 to MIUI 14) and 2020-2026 models. Importantly, if the photo is taken on an iPhone and sent to Telegram, the standard turn in the Xiaomi gallery may not work – you will need an editor with EXIF support.

You don't have to transfer files to your computer or search for online services, everything is solved in 1-2 minutes directly on your smartphone. Next, we will analyze each method with step-by-step screenshots and nuances for different scenarios.

1.The standard turn in the Xiaomi gallery

The fastest way is to use the built-in tools of the Gallery app (or Photos on newer versions of MIUI).The method works on all models, including the Redmi 10C, Xiaomi 13 Lite and POCO F5, but has a limitation: it does not save changes to the original file (creates a copy).

How to expand photos through the gallery:

1. Open the Gallery app and find the photo you need.
2. Tap the image to open it in full screen mode.
3. Click on the Edit icon** (pencil in the bottom menu).
4. Select the Rotating tool (round arrow) in the bottom panel.
5. Touch the 90° counterclockwise turning icon or use a gesture: swipe two fingers across the screen in the desired direction.
6. Click Save (Capture) → Select Save as a copy.

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Note: If the photo becomes blurred after a turn or artifacts appear, this means that the gallery used a software twist instead of adjusting the image. EXIF-Tag. Then use the method. №3 (Google Photo) or №4 (Snapseed).

It's a great way to do single photos, but it's not easy to do batch processing. If you want to expand dozens of images, move on to the next section.

2. Packet rotation in the file manager

If you have a lot of photos (for example, after importing from a camera or an old phone), it is more convenient to use Files, Xiaomi’s standard file manager.This method allows you to deploy several images at a time, but requires you to pre-configure the display of files by type.

Packet rotation instructions:

• 📁 Open the Files app. → Go to the photo folder (usually) DCIM/Camera).
• 🔍 Click on three dots in the upper right corner → species → Select List or Grid.
• 📷 Hold your finger in the first photo, then mark the rest (the tick will appear).
• 🔄 In the bottom menu, click More. → Turn.
• 🔁 Select the direction: clockwise or counterclockwise at 90°.

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Note: The file manager does not save the originals, the changes apply directly to the files. If the photos are valuable, pre-copy them to another folder (for example, DCIM/Backup).

This method works faster than a gallery, but has a limitation: it does not support the format. HEIC (This file will require conversion to the iPhone. JPG method №5 (side of annex).

3. Automatic turn in Google Photos

Google Photos can automatically determine the orientation of the EXIF-Tags and fix inverted images, which is especially useful if the photos came from messengers (Telegram, WhatsApp) or were taken on other devices. A2+ Xiaomi 13 Ultra.

How to correct orientation through Google Photos:

• 📲 Install the app from Google Play (if not already installed).
• 🔓 Allow access to the photo in settings (Settings) → Annexes → Google Photo → Permits).
• 🖼️ Open the photo in Google Photos → press Edit (pencil).
• 🔄 Select the Turning Tool → Touch the Automatic Adjustment Icon (Magic Wand).
• 💾 Click Save a copy (to avoid losing the original).

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ Automatically correcting EXIF-Orientation (unlike gallery) MIUI).
• ✅ Works with formats HEIC, WebP and RAW.
• ✅ Syncs changes with the cloud (if backup is enabled).

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Note: If the photo after turning in Google Photos still appears incorrectly in other applications (for example, in Instagram), this means that the file is saved with the wrong image. EXIF-Tag it. Then use the method. №4 (Snapseed) for forced rescuing.

4.Advanced Turn in Snapseed

If standard methods don’t help (for example, photos are still displayed sideways on social networks), use Snapseed, a free editor from Google with support for forced resave. EXIF. This is true for photos taken on iPhone or older versions of Xiaomi (before the iPhone). MIUI 11).

Step-by-step:

1. Download Snapseed from Google Play.
2. Open the photo in the application → click Tools → Turn.
3. Select the angle of rotation (90°, 180° or arbitrary) with a gesture.
4. Click the box → Export → Select Save or Export as a copy.
5. In the export menu, set the quality 100% and mark Save EXIF.

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If the photo appears vertically compressed in Snapseed after you turn it, it means that the original aspect ratio has been distorted. To correct, press Tools → Trimming before you turn and select the Original Ratio.

Snapseed also allows you to:

• 🔄 Turn the photo in step 1° (horizon-adjustment).
• 🖼️ Keep it in format JPG or PNG compression-tuning.
• 📊 Correct perspective distortions (useful for architectural snapshots).

5. Third-party applications for complex cases

If none of the above methods worked (for example, a photo taken on Xiaomi Mi A1 with custom firmware or has corrupted metadata), use specialized tools. We tested 3 applications that are guaranteed to solve the problem:

Top.-3 Apps to turn photos on Xiaomi:

• 📱 Photo & Picture Resizer – Supports batch processing and conversion HEIC → JPG.
• 🔧 EXIF Editor – allows you to manually edit orientation tags (for power users).
• 🖼️ PicsArt – combines rotation with additional effects (if you need not only to deploy, but also edit).

How to use EXIF Editor (for complex cases):

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Open the photo. → Find the Orientation field.
3. Change the value to: 1 - normal orientation; 6 - turn 90 ° hourly; 8 - turn 90 ° against the hourly.

Save the changes (the app will rewrite EXIF without loss of quality).

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Attention: Editing EXIF Manually, it can cause the gallery to display the date of the shooting incorrectly. If it is critical, use Snapseed. №4) instead of directly changing the metadata.

6. How to avoid problems in the future

To avoid having to constantly unfold your photos, set up the camera and gallery in advance. Here are 3 key tips for Xiaomi owners:

Prevention of inverted photos:

• 📸 Turn off the screen autoturn during shooting: Settings → Display. → This will prevent the camera from accidentally changing its orientation.
• 🔄 Update the firmware to the latest version MIUI (In the old versions, there was a bug with EXIF front-chamber).
• 📁 Use cloud backup (Google Photos or Mi Cloud) – it automatically corrects the orientation when downloading.

If the problem only occurs with the front camera, check the settings of the Camera app:

1. Open the chamber. → touch the gear (⚙️) top-corner.
2. Find the aspect ratio and choose 4:3 instead of 16:9 (in some models, this solves the problem with turning).
3. Turn off the Smart Rotation (if you have such a setting).

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On Xiaomi smartphones from 2023 to 2026 (such as the Xiaomi 14 or Redmi Note 13 Pro+), the problem with autorotating photos is solved at the firmware level. If your phone is older, update your MIUI or use Google Camera instead of the standard app.

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning photos on Xiaomi